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21575

Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan, et al. v. Canadian Commercial Bank (In Liquidation), et al.

(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-11-30 Appeal closed
1990-11-30 Discontinuance of the appeal, 2 copies Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1990-10-15 Order on motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, With service
1990-09-24 Decision on motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, to the January 1991 session, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-09-24 Hearing of motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 1990-09-24, to the January 1991 session, LaF
1990-09-24 Submission of motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 1990-09-24, to the January 1991 session, LaF
1990-09-21 Response to the motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 2 copies Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1990-09-21 Affidavit, 2 copies, with service Canadian Commercial Bank (In Liquidation)
1990-09-21 Motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 2 copies, with service Canadian Commercial Bank (In Liquidation)
1990-09-17 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1990-10-01
1990-07-09 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, joint with 21648, with service Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1990-06-20 Certified casebook, 1 copy (joint with 21640 - 21648) Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1990-06-20 Case on appeal, 20 copies (joint with 21640 - 21648) Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1990-03-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from D.G. Samuelson re: cases to be heard together with 21640 and 21648
1990-02-22 Order granting leave to appeal
1990-01-16 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #2115 Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1990-01-12 Service, of Notice of Appeal
1990-01-12 Notice of appeal Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1990-01-04 Close file on Leave
1990-01-03 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, The Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON)
1990-01-03 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Smart & Biggar (Ottawa,ON)
1990-01-03 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston & Ass. (Ottawa,ON)
1989-12-21 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted, costs in the cause.
Granted, with costs in the cause
1989-12-21 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1989-12-21, CJ So McL
1989-12-21 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1989-12-21, CJ So McL
1989-10-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ So McL
1989-09-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies,, with service Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
1989-09-27 Book of authorities, 5 copies,, with service Canadian Commercial Bank (In Liquidation)
1989-09-27 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies,, with service Canadian Commercial Bank (In Liquidation)
1989-09-25 Appeal Court record, 3 copies, C.A. appeal book,
1989-09-11 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 15696 Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan
1989-09-11 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1989-09-11 Gerald Winston Charles McLaughlan

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
McLaughlan, Gerald Winston Charles Applicant Active
Mann, Eric Lanny Applicant Active
Smith, David Edward Applicant Active
Code, Robert Walter Applicant Active
Heisz, Robert George Applicant Active
Gaudet, Joseph Maurice Theodore Applicant Active
Melnuk, Paul Douglas Applicant Active
McCreath, Robert Scott Applicant Active
Tapping, Bruce Wayne Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Canadian Commercial Bank (In Liquidation) Respondent Active
Price Waterhouse Limited, in its capacity as Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank Respondent Active
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: McLaughlan, Gerald Winston Charles

Counsel
John A. Weir, Q.C.
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103rd Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (780) 424-2030
FAX: (780) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Mann, Eric Lanny

Counsel
John A. Weir, Q.C.
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103rd Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (780) 424-2030
FAX: (780) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Smith, David Edward

Counsel
John A. Weir, Q.C.
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103rd Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (780) 424-2030
FAX: (780) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Code, Robert Walter

Counsel
John A. Weir, Q.C.
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103rd Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (780) 424-2030
FAX: (780) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Heisz, Robert George

Counsel
John A. Weir, Q.C.
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103rd Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (780) 424-2030
FAX: (780) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Gaudet, Joseph Maurice Theodore

Counsel
Harry O. Moffet
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103RD AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (403) 424-2030
FAX: (403) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Melnuk, Paul Douglas

Counsel
Harry O. Moffet
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103RD AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (403) 424-2030
FAX: (403) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: McCreath, Robert Scott

Counsel
Harry O. Moffet
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103RD AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (403) 424-2030
FAX: (403) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Tapping, Bruce Wayne

Counsel
Harry O. Moffet
Weir Bowen
1600 - 10104, 103RD AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (403) 424-2030
FAX: (403) 424-2323
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Canadian Commercial Bank (In Liquidation)

Counsel
A.H. Lefever
Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer
3200 - 10180, 101 ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3W8
Telephone: (403) 425-9510
FAX: (403) 429-3044
Agent
John Bochnovic
Smart & Biggar
900 - 55 Metcalfe St
Box 2999 Stn D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y6
Telephone: (613) 232-2486
FAX: (613) 232-8440

Party: Price Waterhouse Limited, in its capacity as Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank

Counsel
A.H. Lefever
Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer
3200 - 10180, 101 ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3W8
Telephone: (403) 425-9510
FAX: (403) 429-3044
Agent
John Bochnovic
Smart & Biggar
900 - 55 Metcalfe St
Box 2999 Stn D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y6
Telephone: (613) 232-2486
FAX: (613) 232-8440

Party: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

Counsel
Harold W. Veale, Q.C.
Ogilvie & Company
1400 - 10303 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3N6
Telephone: (780) 429-6246
FAX: (780) 429-4453
Agent
Robert J. Frater
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington St, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 957-8412

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Lower court rulings

June 28, 1988
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8703-20540 etc...

Application allowed

June 28, 1989
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

8803-0900-AC

Appeal allowed - decision of chamber judge reversed & no order made to funding

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Date modified: 2025-02-27