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22460

Gordon W. Genge v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Newfoundland & Labrador) (Criminal) (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)
1992-02-13 Close file on stay of execution
1991-09-23 Close file on Leave
1991-08-29 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, (st. John's, Nfld.)
1991-08-29 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Chayko\McAviney (Ott., Ont.)
1991-08-29 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, W.G. Burke-Robertson (Ott., Ont.)
1991-08-22 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ So McL, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1991-08-22 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-08-22, CJ So McL
1991-08-22 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-08-22, CJ So McL
1991-08-22 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Chayko, McAviney (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-22 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-07-29 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ So McL
1991-07-23 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1991-06-17 Order on miscellaneous motion, to appoint Gary Chayko as counsel., with service
1991-06-17 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application, With service
1991-06-03 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, to appoint Mr. Gary Chayko as counsel for the applicant., Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-06-03 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-06-03, to appoint Mr. Gary Chayko as counsel for the applicant., Co
1991-06-03 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-06-03, to appoint Mr. Gary Chayko as counsel for the applicant., Co
1991-06-03 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to July/02/91. The application for leave to appeal and stay of execution will be heard on the first available date.The sentencing hearing is adjourned pending the the disposition of the application for leave., Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-06-03 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1991-06-03, to July/02/91. The application for leave to appeal and stay of execution will be heard on the first available date.The sentencing hearing is adjourned pending the the disposition of the application for leave., Co
1991-06-03 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1991-06-03, to July/02/91. The application for leave to appeal and stay of execution will be heard on the first available date.The sentencing hearing is adjourned pending the the disposition of the application for leave., Co
1991-05-30 Correspondence received from, from Gary Chayko; re: consents to act as counsel if the court grants Mr. Genge's application for appointment of counsel
1991-05-29 Correspondence received from, from C. Alain sent to Mr. Gordon Walter Genge (Glovertown,NF) confirming the following. Only Mtn. for appointment of counsel can proceed on June 3, 1991. Stay cannot proceed as material does not comply with the rules. Court requests that Mr. Genge confir
1991-05-29 Correspondence received from, "I agree to have only the application for appointment of counsel heard on June 3, 1991. By copy of this, I am requesting Mr. Gary Chayko to confirm with the Court that he agrees to represent me if appointed" Gordon W. Genge
1991-05-27 Correspondence received from, from Mr. Genge (Re: He is in agreement with having his application for appointment of counsel dealt with first. Additionally, Mr. Chayko has agreed to represent Mr. Genge should the Court appoint counsel. If Court chooses, not to appoint counsel, Mr. G
1991-05-17 General proceeding, to note Fax sent to Mr. Genge (Glovertown,NF) advising him as follows. On April 24, 1991 we received his letter with the following documents: i) Notice of Mtn for an order staying the trial and/or sentencing charges ii) Application for the appointment of
1991-05-15 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #22592 Gordon W. Genge
1991-04-25 Correspondence received from, (fax) from C. Alain sent to Mr. Gordon Walter Genge (Glvoertown,NF) acknowledging receipt of his material commencing a proceeding with the Court together with the filing fee. Staff is reviewing material in order to determine whether it complies with the
1991-04-24 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to July/02/91 Gordon W. Genge
1991-04-24 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to appoint Mr. Gary Chako as counsel. Gordon W. Genge
1991-04-24 Motion for a stay of execution, 10 copies, with service Gordon W. Genge
1991-04-24 Application for leave to appeal, 10 copies (missing: memorandum of argument), with service 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1991-07-02 Gordon W. Genge

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Genge, Gordon W. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Genge, Gordon W.

Counsel
Name
Christopher McAviney
Contact information
Chayko, McAviney
1 - 184 LISGAR
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 0C4
Telephone: (613) 230-7260
FAX: (613) 230-2163

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Bernard Coffey
Contact information
Attorney General of Newfoundland
CONFEDERATION BLDG E
PO BOX 8700 STN A
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-5942
FAX: (709) 729-2129
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

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Lower court rulings

November 13, 1990
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Court of Appeal

1989 No. 1730

See file

April 11, 1991
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador - Court of Appeal

1990 No. 180

Notice of Appeal struck out

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27