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22459

Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel v. Bank of Canada

(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1992-06-15 Appeal closed
1992-05-25 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1992-05-25 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-05-21 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Edmonton)
1992-05-19 General proceeding, transcripts received (64 pages)
1992-05-06 Book of authorities, 10 copies (distributed in Court) Bank of Canada
1992-05-06 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1992-05-06 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-05-06, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia
1992-04-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Houston, Q.C. to advise of Counsels appearing in this appeal
1992-04-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of R.E. Houston, Q.C. re appearance of David P. Jones, Q.C. and John A. Hustwick . They require 1 hour for oral submissions
1992-04-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of John A. Hustwick, Q.C. to advise that the appellant intend to rely upon authority at tab 15
1992-04-21 Book of authorities, (JOINT) 11 copies), with service Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1992-04-21 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-05-06
1992-03-02 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-04-27
1992-03-02 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Bank of Canada
1992-03-02 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1992-02-07 Case on appeal, 24 copies of vols. 1 and 2, with service Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1991-12-19 Close file on Leave
1991-12-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: Court of Appeal confirms that the motion originally scheduled to be heard on Dec. 11 will not be heard on Dec. 17 at 9:30 in Edmonton
1991-12-04 Notice of cross appeal, With service Bank of Canada
1991-11-27 $500 security deposit paid, by Soloway, Wright. Rec. #2209 Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1991-11-27 Notice of deposit of security, Rec.# 2209 (Soloway), with service
1991-11-18 Notice of appeal, With service Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1991-11-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1991-11-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-11-14 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co St, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-11-14 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-11-14, LaF Co St
1991-11-14 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-11-14, LaF Co St
1991-07-29 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co St
1991-07-04 Order on motion to strike out, With service
1991-06-27 Affidavit, of A.C. Lamb; in response to the Affidavit of James A. Morrison, with service
1991-06-18 Decision on motion to strike out, the affidavit of James A. Morrison. *** The respondent is granted the right to file a reply to the affidavit of James A. Morrison until 10 days from the date of this order.***, McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1991-06-18 Hearing of motion to strike out, 1991-06-18, the affidavit of James A. Morrison. *** The respondent is granted the right to file a reply to the affidavit of James A. Morrison until 10 days from the date of this order.***, McL
1991-06-18 Submission of motion to strike out, 1991-06-18, the affidavit of James A. Morrison. *** The respondent is granted the right to file a reply to the affidavit of James A. Morrison until 10 days from the date of this order.***, McL
1991-06-14 Motion to strike out, the affidavit of James A. Morrison sworn June 5, 1991, with service Bank of Canada
1991-06-13 Correspondence received from, from A. Roland sent to Mr. Henry S. Brown (Ott,ON) acknowledging receipt of his letter of June 12, 1991, in which he objects to the filing by the Applicant of the affidavit of Mr. J.A. Morrison in support of his application for leave. Registrar is permitt
1991-06-12 Affidavit, of JAMES A. MORRISON 5 copies, with service Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1991-06-12 Correspondence received from, of Henry S. Brown re opposing filing of an affidavit of James A. Morrison by applicant Bank of Canada
1991-06-12 General proceeding, to note Notice of change of Ottawa agent, with service Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1991-05-31 Service, 1 copy of memorandum of argument, with service
1991-05-30 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Bank of Canada
1991-05-23 Application for leave to appeal, as formal order of court of appeal filed, Completed on: 1991-05-23
1991-05-23 General proceeding, original and five copies of formal order of C.A. Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1991-05-16 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #22601 Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel
1991-05-13 Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, 3 copies of appeal book, with service
1991-05-13 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing: C.A. formal Order; $30.00), with service, Incomplete Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Bank of Canada Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Liquidator of Canadian Commercial Bank, as represented by Special Counsel

Counsel
Names
John A. Hustwick, Q.C.
Susan C. Zimmerman
D.P. Jones
Contact information
Peterson, Hustwick, Wetsch & Moffat
9707 - 110TH ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5K 2L9
Telephone: (403) 482-6555
FAX: (403) 482-6613
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: Bank of Canada

Counsel
Name
Louis A. Desrochers, Q.C.
Contact information
McCuaig Desrochers
2401 EDMONTON CENTRE NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 2Z1
Telephone: (403) 426-4660
FAX: (403) 426-0982
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

March 30, 1990
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8503-23319

See file

March 14, 1991
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

9003-0310-AC

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13