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21955
BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited v. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Appeal closed | |
| 1993-07-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of B.C., enclosing their record | |
| 1993-06-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mrs. J.L. Jordan, Registrar, Court of Appeal of B.C. (Vancouver, BC) enclosing their Court record | |
| 1993-04-15 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1993-04-15 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-04-15 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-03-18 | Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, The application for a re-hearing on the issue of costs is dismissed. | |
| 1993-03-09 | All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, on the issue of costs only | |
| 1993-03-05 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 8 copies sent to LaF L'HD So G McL I March 9, 1993, with service | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority |
| 1993-03-02 | General proceeding, sent to LaF L'HD So G McL I from C. Alain, re: motion requesting a re-hearing on the issue of costs | |
| 1993-02-22 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1993-02-22 | Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1993-02-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) re: copy of the formal judgment. | |
| 1993-02-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) re: copy of the formal judgment | |
| 1993-02-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: costs issue in the judgment | |
| 1993-01-21 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So G McL St Ia, The appeal is dismissed, the cross-appeal is allowed in part and the question of damages in tort and contract is referred to the trial division to be reassessed in accordance with the principles set forth in the reasons. Sopinka and Iacobucci JJ., dissenting in part, would have allowed the appeal in part, dismissed the cross-appeal and ordered a new trial on the breach of contract issue. Stevenson J. took no part in the judgment Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-01-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1993-01-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-12 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justices (142 pages) | |
| 1992-01-30 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Scott & Aylen; re: list of appeals inscribed for hearing by this Court during the January 1992 session and the Court's agenda for the session. | |
| 1992-01-30 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson; re: list of appeals inscribed for hearing by this Court during the January 1992 session and the Court's agenda for the session. | |
| 1992-01-28 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1992-01-28, LaF L'HD So G McL St Ia Decision reserved |
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| 1992-01-23 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-01-28 Decision reserved |
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| 1992-01-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Meredith A. Quartermain; re: Donald J. Sorochan, Q.C. and Mari A. Worfold will appear as counsel | |
| 1992-01-15 | General proceeding, 21 copies of supplemental case on appeal(joint with 21939)***see order of Iacobucci of Dec.11, 1991*** | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1992-01-13 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 4 (joint with 21939) | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1992-01-13 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 4 (joint with 21939) | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1992-01-02 | General proceeding, 21 copies of supplemental case on appeal (joint with 21939), with service | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1992-01-02 | Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority |
| 1991-12-23 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order amending the style of cause to include the words "(now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited)" after the name BG Checo International Limited., Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-12-23 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-12-23, for an order amending the style of cause to include the words "(now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited)" after the name BG Checo International Limited., Ia | |
| 1991-12-23 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-12-23, for an order amending the style of cause to include the words "(now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited)" after the name BG Checo International Limited., Ia | |
| 1991-12-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Arthur M. Grant; re: will not oppose the application to amend the style of cause | |
| 1991-12-17 | Response to miscellaneous motion, **entered in error* | |
| 1991-12-17 | Affidavit, to amend the style of cause; Barbara Muszynski | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-12-17 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order amending the style of cause to include the words "now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited" after the name BG Checo International Limited | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-12-16 | Appellant's factum, AMENDED 21 copies, with service | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-09-30 | Appeal court record, 1 accordion file (joint with 21939) | |
| 1991-09-25 | Notice of hearing, With service | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-09-23 | Trial court record, 1 small box | |
| 1991-09-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A. Roland sent to Mr. Brian Crane, Q.C. c/o Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) confirming that the appeals 21939 (B.C. Hydro -v- BG Checo) and 21955 have been inscribed for hearing during the session commencing on January 27, 1992. January 28, | |
| 1991-09-17 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-01-27 | |
| 1991-09-16 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-09-16 |
Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, continued sine die. Traversed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-09-16 |
Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1991-09-16, continued sine die. Decision reserved |
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| 1991-09-16 |
Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1991-09-16, continued sine die. Decision reserved |
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| 1991-09-16 |
Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1991-09-16, continued sine die. Decision reserved |
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| 1991-09-16 | Response to motion to expedite the appeal, (letter form signed by Arthur M. Grant) | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority |
| 1991-09-16 | Affidavit, of Maria Worfolk, with service | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-09-16 | Motion to expedite the appeal | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-09-11 | Trial court exhibits, 8 boxes & 1 tube container (cannister) | |
| 1991-09-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Arthur M. Grant; re: will be forwarding factum and will be inscribing notwithstanding late filing | |
| 1991-09-10 | Certified casebook, 1 copy of vols. 1 to 6 - joint with 21939 | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-09-10 | Case on appeal, 20 copies of vols. 1 to 6 - joint with 21939 | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-03-11 | Order granting leave to appeal, With service | |
| 1991-01-10 | Notice of deposit of security, With service | |
| 1991-01-09 | Notice of deposit of security | |
| 1991-01-08 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2177 | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1991-01-08 | Notice of appeal, With service | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1990-12-07 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1990-12-07 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-12-07 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-12-07 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, W So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. The appeal is to be heard along with British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority v. B.G. Checo International Limited. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-12-07 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-12-07, W So McL | |
| 1990-12-07 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-12-07, W So McL | |
| 1990-06-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, W So McL | |
| 1990-06-11 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (returned for correction - back on June 14\90), with service | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority |
| 1990-06-05 | Correspondence received from, filed in file #21873 from Ladner, Downs, re: similar issues | |
| 1990-05-25 | Service, of Application for Leave to Appeal | |
| 1990-05-22 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #17612 | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
| 1990-05-22 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vols 1 and 2 (authorities), Completed on: 1990-05-22 | BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: BG Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
Counsel
M. Quartermain
M. Worfolk
1000 - 840 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M1
Telephone: (604) 687-2242
FAX: (604) 643-1200
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Counsel
A. Grant
G. Phillips
1200 - 1125 Howe St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2K8
Telephone: (604) 682-7474
FAX: (604) 682-1283
Agent
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
C864116
Judgment for Applicant
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA009565
Appeal allowed in part; Cross-appeal dismissed
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