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22616

Dexter Construction Company Limited v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by Her Minister of Public Works

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-09-09 Close file on Leave
1992-01-15 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, F.C.A. (Ottawa, Ontario)
1992-01-15 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1992-01-15 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Attorney General of Canada (Halifax,NS)
1991-12-12 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1991-12-12 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Halifax,NS)
1991-12-12 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, A.G. of Canada - Halifax, NS - Notice of Deposit of Judgment and formal pronouncement. cc - Patricia Wilson, Ottawa, ON.
1991-12-12 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ So McL, The application for leave for appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1991-12-12 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-12-12, CJ So McL
1991-12-12 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-12-12, CJ So McL
1991-11-08 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ So McL
1991-10-25 Order on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument
1991-10-23 Decision on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, namely 27 pages,, St
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-10-23 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1991-10-23, namely 27 pages,, St
1991-10-23 Submission of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1991-10-23, namely 27 pages,, St
1991-10-22 Correspondence received from, of George W. MacDonald indicating he does not object the application in excess of 20 pages Dexter Construction Company Limited
1991-10-22 Affidavit, of Allison Ross Pringle (2 copies) Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by Her Minister of Public Works
1991-10-22 Motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, (27 pages) 2 copies Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by Her Minister of Public Works
1991-10-18 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by Her Minister of Public Works
1991-10-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (ARGUMENTS: 27 PAGES; MOTION NECESSARY), with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by Her Minister of Public Works
1991-10-03 Application for leave to appeal, as filing fee paid and proof of service filed, Completed on: 1991-10-03
1991-10-03 Service, of application for leave to appeal
1991-10-03 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #23338 Dexter Construction Company Limited
1991-09-30 Correspondence received from, sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON) acknowledging receipt of leave application. Regret to advise that material does not comply with Court's requirements as filing fee and proof of service missing. Application will not be referred until documents
1991-09-27 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing proof of service, no filing fee), Incomplete Dexter Construction Company Limited

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Dexter Construction Company Limited Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by Her Minister of Public Works Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Dexter Construction Company Limited

Counsel
Name
George W. Macdonald, Q.C.
Contact information
McInnes Cooper & Robertson
1601 LOWER WATER ST
PO BOX 730 STN CENTRAL
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 2V1
Telephone: (902) 425-6500
FAX: (902) 425-6350
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by Her Minister of Public Works

Counsel
Name
A.R. Pringle
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
ROYAL BANK BLDG 4TH FL
5161 GEORGE ST
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 1M7
Telephone: (902) 426-7594

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Lower court rulings

October 28, 1987
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-2515-84

Action dismissed

June 13, 1991
Federal Court of Appeal

A-1131-87

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27