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21751

United States of America v. Charles Julius McVey

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1994-07-13 Appeal closed
1993-03-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC) re: records sent back
1992-11-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from S. David Frankel, Q.C.; re: correct judgment to reflect the actual state of affairs
1992-11-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-11-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, The Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON)
1992-11-26 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1992-11-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, The Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON)
1992-11-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-11-19 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL, The appeal is allowed, the decision of the Court of Appeal is reversed and the order of committal is restored, Lamer C.J., and Sopinka, and McLachlin JJ. dissenting.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1991-11-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Chief Justice sent to Farris, Vaughan and S. David Frankel; re: we do not consider the matter moot, and will hand down our judgment in due course
1991-11-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from David Frankel, Q.C., dated Nov\22\91 and also Nov\25\91. (2 letters), with service
1991-11-26 General proceeding, to note copy of letter dated Nov. 25, 1991 of S.D. Frankel, Q.C. issued to Chief Justice Lamer (Re: List of cases should have included Daigle v. Tremblay)
1991-11-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (fax) fr. David Frankel re: mootness
1991-11-25 General proceeding, to note copy of letter of S.D. Frankel, Q.C. issued to Chief Justice Lamer (Re: Moot matters)
1991-11-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (fax) fr. David Frankel re: add. authority
1991-11-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Farris, Vaughan; re: Mr. McVey is no longer in Canada - case is moot
1991-11-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (fax) fr. Robert Anderson re: McVey has left the country therefore rendering the appeals moot
1991-11-15 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (150 pages)
1991-10-30 Hearing of the appeal, 1991-10-30, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL
Decision reserved
1991-10-30 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-10-30 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1991-10-30, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL
1991-10-30 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1991-10-30, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL
1991-10-30 General proceeding, Appellant's reply United States of America
1991-10-29 Trial court exhibits, 1 box
1991-10-29 Affidavit, of Charles McVey 10 copies (joint with 21331) Charles Julius McVey
1991-10-29 Book of authorities, (BOOK III) 10 copies (joint with 21331) United States of America
1991-10-29 General proceeding, 10 copies of SUBMISSIONS ON THE SECTION 695(2) MOTION (to be heard with the appeal) (joint with 21331) Charles Julius McVey
1991-10-25 Respondent's factum, 20 copies, with service Charles Julius McVey
1991-10-25 Decision on motion for directions, CJ, " It is ordered that 1) the appellant is allowed to file a response to the new issues raised by the responden. 2) the appellant will have to show at the outset of the appeal why the appeal should not be quashed as an abandoned appeal in light of s. 695(2) of the Criminal Code. 3) the time allowed to the parties to argue the appeal is expanded to a full day."
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-10-25 Hearing of motion for directions, 1991-10-25, CJ
1991-10-25 Submission of motion for directions, 1991-10-25, CJ
1991-10-25 Affidavit, 10 copies; Cheryl J. Tobias United States of America
1991-10-25 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, 11 copies, with service United States of America
1991-10-24 Affidavit, 2 copies; cheryl J. Tobias United States of America
1991-10-24 Motion for directions, 1) late service and filing of the factum; 2) issues in these appeals set for Oct. 29\91 be limited to those upon which leve has been granted to the appellant; 3) abridging the time for service ad filing of the motion United States of America
1991-10-24 Service, of affidavit of Cheryl J. Tobias
1991-10-24 Book of authorities, (COMMON) 10 copies United States of America
1991-10-24 Book of authorities, STATUTES AND TREATIES 10 copies (joint with 21331) United States of America
1991-10-02 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-10-30
Decision reserved
1991-08-23 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-10-01
1991-08-01 Appellant's factum, 25 copies, with service United States of America
1990-09-06 Certified casebook, vol. I,II & III, with service United States of America
1990-09-06 Case on appeal, 20 copies of vol.I,II & III United States of America
1990-05-08 Close file on Leave
1990-04-30 Order granting leave to appeal
1990-04-05 Notice of appeal, 2 copies United States of America
1990-03-08 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-08 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy (Vancouver,BC)
1990-03-08 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ G Co, The application for leave to appeal is granted, the appeal to be heard together with the appeal of United States of America v. Charles McVey II, also known as Charles Julius McVey, # 21331.
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-03-08 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-03-08, CJ G Co
1990-03-08 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-03-08, CJ G Co
1990-02-05 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ G Co
1990-01-05 $30.00 filing fee, rec. #16454, United States of America
1990-01-03 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies,, with service, Completed on: 1990-01-03 United States of America

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
United States of America Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
McVey, Charles Julius Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: United States of America

Counsel
Paul William Halprin, Q.C.
S. David Frankel, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
900 - 840 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Agent
Robert Frater
Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice Canada
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

Party: McVey, Charles Julius

Counsel
Robert S. Anderson
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
2600 - 700 West Georgia Street
Box 10026
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 684-9151
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

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Lower court rulings

December 16, 1988
Supreme Court of British Columbia

CC881453

Application for habeas corpus with certiorari in aid dismissed

December 16, 1989
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA010246....

Appeal allowed - Respondent ordered released

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Date modified: 2025-05-13