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22178

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company v. Colleen Agnes O'Hara, et al.

(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-09-05 Close file on Leave
1991-09-05 Certificate of taxation issued to, McCarthy Tétrault
1991-09-05 Decision on the bill of costs, at $1,667.15
1991-04-29 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, (Edmonton,AB)
1991-04-29 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, (Edmonton,AB)
1991-04-29 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Soloway, Wright (Ottawa,ON)
1991-04-29 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa,ON)
1991-04-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa,ON)
1991-04-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1991-04-18 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF G Co, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs
Dismissed, with costs
1991-04-18 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-04-18, LaF G Co
1991-04-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-04-18, LaF G Co
1991-02-19 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Go Co
1991-02-15 General proceeding, 4 copies + the originals of exhibits D-1 to D-6 & 5 copies of EXAMINATION on affidavit of Michael K. Power Colleen Agnes O'Hara
1991-02-15 General proceeding, 5 copies of MEMORANDUM Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
1991-01-28 General proceeding, 1 copy of examination on affidavit of Michael K. Power Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
1991-01-22 Correspondence received from, from R.E. Houston, Q.C., re: will seek to file additional material following the examination of Mr. Power within the next 10 days Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
1991-01-18 General proceeding, 3 copies of the Examination on Affidavit of Michael K. Power; 3 copies of each of the 6 exhibits marked on that Affidavit and 3 corres- pondence from K.P. Feehan to counsel for the Applicant answring undertakings given by Mr. Power Colleen Agnes O'Hara
1990-12-07 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, for an order directing that the applicant be at li liberty to cross-examine Mr. Michael Power, W
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-12-07 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1990-12-07, for an order directing that the applicant be at li liberty to cross-examine Mr. Michael Power, W
1990-12-07 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1990-12-07, for an order directing that the applicant be at li liberty to cross-examine Mr. Michael Power, W
1990-12-04 Service, of motion for an Order granting cross-examination
1990-12-04 Affidavit, for an Order granting leave to cross-examine Michael Kent Power; of Sharon Clayton Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
1990-12-04 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order granting leave to cross-examine Mr. Michael Kent Power Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
1990-11-22 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Colleen Agnes O'Hara
1990-11-22 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Colleen Agnes O'Hara
1990-11-15 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #18464 Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
1990-11-09 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1990-11-09 Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
O'Hara, Colleen Agnes Respondent Active
Colleen Agnes O'Hara as Administratrix of the Estate of Robert Andrew Bennett, deceased Respondent Active
Forrest, an infant by his next friend Colleen Agnes O'Hara, John Brett Francis Bernard Respondent Active
Bennett, Andrew Respondent Active
Bennett, Bernice Respondent Active
O'Hara, John James Bernard Respondent Active
O'Hara, Mary Agnes Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

Counsel
Name
J.P. Brumlik, Q.C.
Contact information
Brumlik Lees
2100 - 10235, 101 ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3G1
Telephone: (403) 424-4445
FAX: (403) 424-6688
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: O'Hara, Colleen Agnes

Counsel
Name
Kevin P. Feehan
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
2900 - 10180, 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3V5
Telephone: (780) 423-7330
FAX: (403) 423-7276
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: Colleen Agnes O'Hara as Administratrix of the Estate of Robert Andrew Bennett, deceased

Counsel
Name
Kevin P. Feehan
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
2900 - 10180, 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3V5
Telephone: (780) 423-7330
FAX: (403) 423-7276
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: Forrest, an infant by his next friend Colleen Agnes O'Hara, John Brett Francis Bernard

Counsel
Name
Kevin P. Feehan
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
2900 - 10180, 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3V5
Telephone: (780) 423-7330
FAX: (403) 423-7276
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: Bennett, Andrew

Counsel
Name
Kevin P. Feehan
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
2900 - 10180, 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3V5
Telephone: (780) 423-7330
FAX: (403) 423-7276
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: Bennett, Bernice

Counsel
Name
Kevin P. Feehan
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
2900 - 10180, 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3V5
Telephone: (780) 423-7330
FAX: (403) 423-7276
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: O'Hara, John James Bernard

Counsel
Name
Kevin P. Feehan
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
2900 - 10180, 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3V5
Telephone: (780) 423-7330
FAX: (403) 423-7276
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: O'Hara, Mary Agnes

Counsel
Name
Kevin P. Feehan
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
2900 - 10180, 101 Street N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3V5
Telephone: (780) 423-7330
FAX: (403) 423-7276
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

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Lower court rulings

November 8, 1989
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8603-05829

Applicant held to be bound by judgment in tort action

September 10, 1990
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

8903-0925-AC

Appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27