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22343

Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased, et al. v. Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D., et al.

(Ontario) (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)
1997-09-08 Appeal closed
1994-07-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal for ON (Toronto, ON) enclosing their record
1993-05-06 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1993-05-06 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON)
1993-05-06 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-04-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON)
1993-04-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-04-22 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF So Co McL Ia, The appeal is dismissed
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1992-12-11 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges 90 pages)
1992-12-02 General proceeding, to note 24 copies of "Consent to Treatment Act, 1992 (Bill 109)" (distributed to LaF, So, Co, McL, I, 92/12/03) Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-11-30 General proceeding, BRIEF OF TRANSCRIPT EXCERPTS (6 copies - given in Court)
1992-11-30 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-11-30, LaF So Co McL Ia
Decision reserved
1992-11-27 General proceeding, 10 copies (judgment of High Court of Australia - Christopher Rogers - v - H. L.Whitaker) Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-11-27 General proceeding, 10 copies of Brief of Extracts from Trial Transcripts (referred to in factum of appellants), with service Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-11-27 General proceeding, 10 copies of Brief of Extract of Exhibits, with service Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-11-13 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 2 (joint) Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-09-30 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-11-30
Decision reserved
1992-09-22 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order accepting the factum in its present form, namaly no marginal numbering., McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-09-22 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1992-09-22, for an order accepting the factum in its present form, namaly no marginal numbering., McL
1992-09-22 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1992-09-22, for an order accepting the factum in its present form, namaly no marginal numbering., McL
1992-09-22 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Sept/11/1992,, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-09-22 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-09-22, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Sept/11/1992,, McL
1992-09-22 Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-09-22, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Sept/11/1992,, McL
1992-09-21 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an order to accept the respondent's factum in its present form (namely no marginal numbers every tenth line) Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-09-21 Affidavit, for an order to accept the factum in its present form (namely no marginal numbers every tenth line); Colin Stephen Baxter Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-09-21 Notice of miscellaneous motion Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-09-21 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order to accept the factum in its present form (namely no marginal numbers every tenth line) Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-09-21 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Sept. 11/92 Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-09-21 Affidavit, to serve and file the factum to Sept. 11/92; Colin Stephen Baxter Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-09-21 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Sept. 11/92 Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-09-11 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (motion for extension and to accept in its present form namely lines not numbered requested), with service Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-08-14 Appeal court record, (Appeal Book vol. 1 to 3) 1 box (joint with Trial record)
1992-08-14 Trial court record, (Trial proceedings vol. 1 to 8) 1 box (with C/A record)
1992-05-26 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-10-05
1992-04-09 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the appellant's factum to March, 31 1992, St
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-04-09 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-04-09, to serve and file the appellant's factum to March, 31 1992, St
1992-04-09 Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-04-09, to serve and file the appellant's factum to March, 31 1992, St
1992-04-07 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to March 31/92 Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-03-31 Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-03-31 Affidavit, to file the appellant's factum (of E. Jean Polak) Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-03-31 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (motion for extension requested), with service Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-02-04 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the case on appeal to Jan\17\92, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-02-04 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-02-04, to serve and file the case on appeal to Jan\17\92, Reg
1992-02-04 Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-02-04, to serve and file the case on appeal to Jan\17\92, Reg
1992-01-27 Response to motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal to Jan. 17/92 Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1992-01-23 Affidavit, to file the case on appeal to Jan. 17/92; E. Jean Polak (further ext.), with service Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-01-23 Motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal to Jan. 17/92 (further ext.), with service Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-01-17 Certified casebook, vol. I to X Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1992-01-17 Case on appeal, 11 copies of vol. I to X (see motion granted on Oct. 29, 1991)****extension of time requested**** Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-10-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Tory, Tory; re: Soloway, Wright is Ottawa agent for them
1991-10-29 Decision on motion to extend time, in which to file the case on appeal to Dec\06\1991, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-10-29 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-10-29, in which to file the case on appeal to Dec\06\1991, Reg
1991-10-29 Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-10-29, in which to file the case on appeal to Dec\06\1991, Reg
1991-10-29 Decision on motion to reduce number of copies, to 12 copies, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-10-29 Hearing of motion to reduce number of copies, 1991-10-29, to 12 copies, Reg
1991-10-29 Submission of motion to reduce number of copies, 1991-10-29, to 12 copies, Reg
1991-10-23 Response to motion to extend time, for filing the Case on Appeal to Dec. 6\91 Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1991-10-23 Motion to extend time, for filing the Case on Appeal to Dec. 6\91 Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-10-23 Response to motion to reduce number of copies, (namely 12 copies) Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1991-10-23 Affidavit, (namely 12 copies) Vera Ciarlariello Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-10-23 Motion to reduce number of copies, (namely 12 copies) Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-08-01 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1991-07-26 Notice of appeal, 2 copies, with service Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-07-26 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2205 Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-07-04 Close file on Leave
1991-07-04 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Lerner & Associates (Toronto,ON)
1991-07-04 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Tory, Tory, Deslauriers & Binnington (Toronto,ON)
1991-07-04 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Toronto,ON)
1991-07-04 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-07-04 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-07-04, CJ So McL
1991-07-04 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-07-04, CJ So McL
1991-05-06 Correspondence received from, from F. Paul Morrison, re: response to Mr. Cherniak's letter of May 1, 1991 with enclosures Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1991-05-01 General proceeding, 5 copies of RRM Report and publication prepared for Physicians Management Manuals Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-04-30 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ So McL
1991-04-12 General proceeding, 5 copies, with service Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-04-12 Application for leave to appeal, as Order of C.A. filed, Completed on: 1991-04-12
1991-04-12 General proceeding, 5 copies ;of Order of the C.A. Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-04-03 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Marilyn Anne Keller, M.D.
1991-03-15 Correspondence received from, sent to Tory, Tory, Deslauriers & Binnington (Toronto,ON) enclosing receipt for $30 filing fee
1991-03-12 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #19247 Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased
1991-03-12 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing: Order of C.A. not yet entered), with service, Incomplete Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased

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
Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased Applicant Active
Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased, Lena Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Keller, M.D., Marilyn Anne Respondent Active
Greco, M.D., Robert A. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Vera Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased

Counsel
Names
E. Jean Polak
Earl Cherniak
P. Jackson
Contact information
Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binningnton
3000 AETNA TOWER
PO BOX 270 STN TORONTO DOMINION
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
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: Ciarlariello, Administrator of the Estate of Giovanna Ciarlariello, Deceased, Lena

Counsel
Name
Earl A. Cherniak, Q.C.
Contact information
Lerner & Associates
2400 - 130 Adelaide St West
Box 95
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 867-3076
FAX: (416) 867-9192
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: Keller, M.D., Marilyn Anne

Counsel
Names
F. Paul Morrisson
K. McLoughlin
T. Pearce
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Madeleine Renaud
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-7813

Party: Greco, M.D., Robert A.

Counsel
Name
F. Paul Morrisson
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Madeleine Renaud
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-7813

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Lower court rulings

November 3, 1987
Supreme Court of Ontario

7448/81

Action dismissed

January 11, 1991
Court of Appeal for Ontario

784/87

Appeal dismissed

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