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22194

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce v. Pax Management Ltd., et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (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)
1997-09-05 Appeal closed
1992-10-19 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-10-19 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1992-10-19 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1992-09-24 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF So Co St Ia, The appeal is allowed, the judgment of the British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissing the appellant's claim against the respondents on their guarantee is set aside, and the judgment of the trial judge is restored. The cross-appeal is dismissed. The parties should bear their own costs in this Court and in the British Columbia Court of Appeal. The orders made by the trial judge with respect to costs at trial are not to be disturbed. (Stevenson J. took no part in the judgment.)
Allowed, no order as to costs
1992-09-24 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1992-09-24 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-09-15 General proceeding, (To Note) memorandum from Claude E. Alain re: letter dated September 11, 1992, of Ms. Patricia Wilson, Ottawa agent for counsel and letter dated September 14, 1992, from Gowling Strathy & Henderson, Ottawa, agents for counsel for the Respondents regardin
1992-09-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: consents to the release of the decision by a four person panel
1992-09-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Pat Wilson; re: consents to a judgment by four judges
1992-04-10 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (116 pages)
1992-03-26 Decision on motion to amend, style of cause, LaF So Co St Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-03-26 Hearing of motion to amend, 1992-03-26, style of cause, LaF So Co St Ia
1992-03-26 Submission of motion to amend, 1992-03-26, style of cause, LaF So Co St Ia
1992-03-26 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-03-26, LaF So Co St Ia
Decision reserved
1992-03-25 General proceeding, to note copy of motion by A.R. Ristau Trucking Ltd. which was today referred by Gonthier J. to the Bench of the Court which is scheduled to be heard on Thursday March 26, 1992 at 9:30 a.m. Also attached are copies of the first page of the reasons for judg
1992-03-24 Response to motion to amend, the style of cause Pax Management Ltd.
1992-03-24 Response to motion to amend, the style of cause Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1992-03-24 Affidavit, the style of cause; Eduard J. Van Bemmel A.R. Ristau Trucking Ltd., on behalf of certain creditors in the Bankruptcy of Beaver Transport Ltd.
1992-03-24 Motion to amend, the style of cause (returnable at the hearing of the appeal) A.R. Ristau Trucking Ltd., on behalf of certain creditors in the Bankruptcy of Beaver Transport Ltd.
1992-03-19 General proceeding, proposed schedule for the hearing
1992-03-12 Book of authorities, JOINT 10 copies Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1992-03-06 Service, of reduced case on appeal; appellant's factum in reply to the respondents' factum on cross-appeal
1992-03-02 Appellant's factum, 24 copies of factum in reply to respondents' factum on cross-appeal Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1992-03-02 Case on appeal, 24 copies of vols. 1 to 6 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1992-02-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Osler, Hoskin; re: proposed schedule is acceptable
1992-02-13 General proceeding, Order of the Court of appeal (to be added to the original Case on appeal) Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, ssent 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.
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt; re: list of appeals inscribed for the hearing by this Court during the January 1992 session and the Court's agenda for the session.
1992-01-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-03-26
Decision reserved
1992-01-21 Respondent's factum, and factum on CROSS-APPEAL 21 copies, with service Pax Management Ltd.
1992-01-14 Notice of hearing, With service Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-12-18 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-01-27
1991-10-28 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-08-27 Certified casebook, vols. 1 to 29 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-08-27 Case on appeal, THIS CODE IS ENTERED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPORTS ONLY!!! Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-07-19 Order on motion to dispense with printing
1991-07-19 Decision on motion to dispense with printing, DeRg, It is ordered: 1) One full copy of the case on appeal be filed. 2) Twenty-four copies of a reduced case, consisting of all pleadings, orders and reasons for judgment, and copies of those extracts fr. the transcripts of evidence and exhibits that are referred to the factums filed by the parties on the appeal and cross-appeal. 3) The reduced case be filed within one week of the filing of the last factum.
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-07-19 Hearing of motion to dispense with printing, 1991-07-19, DeRg
1991-07-19 Submission of motion to dispense with printing, 1991-07-19, DeRg
1991-07-18 Response to motion to dispense with printing Pax Management Ltd.
1991-07-18 Affidavit Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-07-18 Motion to dispense with printing Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-05-30 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to cross-appeal, With service
1991-05-30 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1991-05-28 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1991-05-28 Notice of appeal, With service Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-05-28 $500 security deposit paid Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1991-05-17 Close file on Leave
1991-05-16 All material on the application for leave to cross-appeal submitted to the Judges
1991-05-16 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co St
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-05-16 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-05-16, LaF Co St
1991-05-16 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-05-16 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (ottawa,ON)
1991-05-16 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co St, The application for leave is granted and the application for leave to cross-appeal is granted, costs in the cause.
Granted, with costs in the cause
1991-05-16 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-05-16, LaF Co St
1991-05-16 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-05-16, LaF Co St
1991-03-05 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-05-16, LaF Co St, LaF Co St
1991-02-18 Correspondence received from, sent to P. J. Wilson, re: leave and letter will be referred to the Court; it does not comply with the Rule 23(1)(c)(iv)
1991-02-11 Correspondence received from, from Patricia Wilson, re: Order of the C.A. will come at a later date; please refer leave appli- cation (explained in letter) Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1990-12-20 General proceeding, 5 copies of Reply to the respondent's application for leave to cross-appeal, with service Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1990-12-20 Order on motion to extend time, With service
1990-12-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve file the respondent's memo to Dec/14/90., G
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-12-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1990-12-14, to serve file the respondent's memo to Dec/14/90., G
1990-12-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1990-12-14, to serve file the respondent's memo to Dec/14/90., G
1990-12-13 Application for leave to cross-appeal, 5 copies,, with service Pax Management Ltd.
1990-12-13 Notice of application for leave to cross-appeal, With service Pax Management Ltd.
1990-12-13 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (application for leave to cross-appeal if granted) RETURNED TO VAN BEMMEL FOR CORRECTION - RETURNED ON DEC. 31\90, with service Pax Management Ltd.
1990-12-12 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the Respondent's memorandum of argument Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1990-12-12 Affidavit, to serve and file the memorandum of argument Albert M. Roos Pax Management Ltd.
1990-12-12 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the memorandum of argument to December 14, 1990. Pax Management Ltd.
1990-11-19 $30.00 filing fee, #18480 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1990-11-19 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (ORDER OF C/A MISSING), with service, Completed on: 1990-11-19 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Pax Management Ltd. Respondent Active
Leader Investment Corp. Respondent Active
Wesson Holdings Ltd. Respondent Active
Bruce, Thomas Anthony Respondent Active
Dixon, Keith Wilfred Respondent Active
Jones, Jonathan Edmund Respondent Active
Moody, Richard Gage Respondent Active
Temple, Jack Jones Respondent Active
Watt, William Gordon Respondent Active
Westover, Gary Groves Respondent Active
Wortman, David Garth Respondent Active
Rost, Glen Donald Respondent Active
Glenonne Holdings Ltd. Respondent Active
Rost Enterprises Ltd. Respondent Active
A.R. Ristau Trucking Ltd., on behalf of certain creditors in the Bankruptcy of Beaver Transport Ltd. Respondent Pending

Counsel

Party: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Counsel
Names
D. Ross Clark
Rhys Davies
Contact information
Davis & Company
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Pax Management Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Leader Investment Corp.

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Wesson Holdings Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Bruce, Thomas Anthony

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Dixon, Keith Wilfred

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Jones, Jonathan Edmund

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Moody, Richard Gage

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Temple, Jack Jones

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Watt, William Gordon

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Westover, Gary Groves

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Wortman, David Garth

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Rost, Glen Donald

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Glenonne Holdings Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: Rost Enterprises Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Richard R. Sugden, Q.C.
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
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: A.R. Ristau Trucking Ltd., on behalf of certain creditors in the Bankruptcy of Beaver Transport Ltd.

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

Summary

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Lower court rulings

June 7, 1988
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C845807

Judgment, inter alia, for the Applicant (see file)

September 20, 1990
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA009524/CA009995

Respondent's appeal allowed - App.'s claim on Resp.s' guarantees dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13