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21625

Alexander J. Reddick v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Nova Scotia) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1991-06-07 Appeal closed, (as motion for reversal of judgment granted)
1991-06-06 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Halifax,NS)
1991-06-06 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Beament, Green, York, Manton (Ottawa,ON)
1991-06-06 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-05-27 Decision on motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), ( "For reasons & final disposition see Reg's red Bk. #8 p.131"), So
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-05-27 Hearing of motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), 1991-05-27, ( "For reasons & final disposition see Reg's red Bk. #8 p.131"), So
1991-05-27 Submission of motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), 1991-05-27, ( "For reasons & final disposition see Reg's red Bk. #8 p.131"), So
1991-05-24 Response to motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), (original) of Nova Scotia Court of Appeal pronounc ed June 29, 1989 Her Majesty the Queen
1991-05-22 Response to motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), (by fax)of Nova Scotia Court of Appeal pronounced june 29, 1989 Her Majesty the Queen
1991-05-17 Affidavit, Eduard J. Van Bemmel Alexander J. Reddick
1991-05-17 Motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Appeal Division, pronounced on June 29, 1989 Alexander J. Reddick
1991-02-14 Decision on motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), " For reasons see file. ", So
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1991-02-14 Hearing of motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), 1991-02-14, " For reasons see file. ", So
1991-02-14 Submission of motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), 1991-02-14, " For reasons see file. ", So
1991-01-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Beament, Green, re: jurisdiction
1990-12-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, fr. Henry Brown re: jurisdiction in an indictable offence to act under s. 70
1990-12-19 Hearing of motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), 1990-12-19
Decision reserved
1990-12-19 Submission of motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), 1990-12-19
Decision reserved
1990-12-04 Affidavit, of James A. Gumpert, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1990-12-04 Motion to reverse the judgment (s. 70 of the Act), With service Her Majesty the Queen
1990-07-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown advising that he has been appointed by the appellant as his council
1990-04-30 Correspondence received from, sent to Reddick from Claude Alain, re: postponed indefinitely
1990-04-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Reddick (Renous,NB) advising him that the Respondent's motion for consent judgment has been postponed in order that the Appellant may have time to perfect his application for the appointment of counsel. However, all his material must be filed
1990-04-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Reddick (Renous,NB) advising him that his material does not comply with the rules of the S.C.C. Enclosed are some excerpts of the Rules of the S.C.C. and a sample motion.
1990-02-05 Order granting leave to appeal
1990-02-01 Notice of appeal, With service Alexander J. Reddick
1990-01-22 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, W So G Co McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-01-22 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-01-22, W So G Co McL
1990-01-22 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-01-22, W So G Co McL
1990-01-22 Close file on Leave
1990-01-22 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, W So G Co McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-01-22 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1990-01-22, W So G Co McL
1990-01-22 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1990-01-22, W So G Co McL
1990-01-19 Order on motion to withdraw as solicitor, With service
1990-01-18 Decision on motion to withdraw as solicitor, on condition that counsel appear on behalf of the applicant for the purpose of the motion to introduce fresh evidence and for the application for leave to appeal but be permited thereafter to whithdraw., W
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-01-18 Hearing of motion to withdraw as solicitor, 1990-01-18, on condition that counsel appear on behalf of the applicant for the purpose of the motion to introduce fresh evidence and for the application for leave to appeal but be permited thereafter to whithdraw., W
1990-01-18 Submission of motion to withdraw as solicitor, 1990-01-18, on condition that counsel appear on behalf of the applicant for the purpose of the motion to introduce fresh evidence and for the application for leave to appeal but be permited thereafter to whithdraw., W
1990-01-16 Response to motion to withdraw as solicitor, With service Her Majesty the Queen
1990-01-16 Affidavit, of Stanley W. MacDonald,, with service Alexander J. Reddick
1990-01-16 Motion to withdraw as solicitor, With service Alexander J. Reddick
1989-12-21 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 10 copies on the leave application and the motion to introduce new evidence,, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1989-12-11 Application for leave to appeal ready to be heard (old rules)
1989-12-11 General proceeding, 5 copies, application for leave to appeal pursuant to s. 691(1) of C.C. Alexander J. Reddick
1989-12-11 General proceeding, 10 copies, supplementary notice of application for leave to appeal, with service Alexander J. Reddick
1989-12-11 Motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies, with service Alexander J. Reddick
1989-12-08 Correspondence received from, (fax) fr. Stan MacDonald re: wishes to revive application for leave & also will be filing a motion to adduce fresh evidence Alexander J. Reddick
1989-11-07 Correspondence received from, dated Nov. 3/89 fr. James Gumpert, N.S., Her Majesty the Queen
1989-10-31 Correspondence received from, from Stanley W. MacDonald (Re: Application for leave)
1989-10-31 Correspondence received from, from Stephen Grace dated October 25, 1989.
1989-10-27 Correspondence received from, dated Oct 27/89 from Respondent (Re: Application for leave to appeal)
1989-10-25 General proceeding, (DO NOT ISSUE TO JUSTICES POSSIBLE DISCONTINUANCE COMING PURSUANT TO TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH STAN MACDONALD)
1989-10-16 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 15841 Alexander J. Reddick
1989-10-16 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1989-10-16 Alexander J. Reddick

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Reddick, Alexander J. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Reddick, Alexander J.

Counsel
Names
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Stanley W. MacDonald
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
James A. Gumpert
Contact information
Attorney General of Nova Scotia
5151 GEORGE ST 9TH FL
PO BOX 7
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6
Telephone: (702) 424-4222
Agent
Name
Stephen J. Grace
Contact information
Beament, Green, Dust
155 Queen St
14th Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L1
Telephone: (613) 238-2229
FAX: (613) 238-2371

Summary

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Lower court rulings

June 27, 1988
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Trial Division

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Conviction: Break & Enter, Assault, Assualt w/ weapon, Sexual Assault etc...

June 29, 1989
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

01925

Appeal allowed in part (see file)

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27