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22682

ABC Color & Sound Ltd., et al. v. Royal Bank of Canada, et al.

(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1993-07-12 Close file on Leave
1992-10-21 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, O'Grady & Young (Ottawa,ON)
1992-10-21 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa,ON)
1992-10-19 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Alberta (Calgary)
1992-09-22 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, O'Grady & Young (Ottawa,ON)
1992-09-22 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa,ON)
1992-09-18 Correspondence received from, (by FAX) copy of pronouncement sent to Mr. Barry Kwasniewski.
1992-09-18 Correspondence received from, (Fax) copy of pronouncement sent to Mr. Bill Houston.
1992-09-17 Decision on the motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia, We have all considered the application for leave to appeal. As we are all of the view that the application for leave to appeal would, in any event not succeed, the application for rehearing is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1992-09-17 Hearing of motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-09-17, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia
1992-09-17 Submission of motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal to panel, 1992-09-17, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia
1992-08-07 Correspondence received from, sent to Mr & Mrs Lane (Calgary,AB) from Thomas A. Cromwell re: acknowledge letter dated July 30, 1992, concerning an application for leave to appeal, I have reviewed Ms. Terrien's letter to you of March 27, 1992 I trust that you understand that employees
1992-07-30 Correspondence received from, from Mr. & Mrs Lane (Calgary,AB) to Mr. Chief Justice re: concern over jugement of decision for application for leave to appeal because of Mr. Stevenson close relationship with Justice Côte and because of his illness.
1992-04-06 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, O'Grady & Young (Ottawa,ON)
1992-04-06 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa,ON)
1992-04-03 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Alberta (Calgary)
1992-03-27 Correspondence received from, sent to Mr. & Mrs. Lane (Calgary,AB) from Julie Terrien, Legal Counsel re: Chief Justice Lamer received your letter dated March 20, 1992 and its enclosures, in regard to having a reconsideration of your application for leave to appeal which was dismissed
1992-03-20 Motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, see correspondence from Mr. and Mrs Lane dated March 20, 1992 sent to Chief Justice Lamer S.C.C.) ABC Color & Sound Ltd.
1992-03-20 Correspondence received from, from Mr & Mrs Tom Lane (Calgary,AB) sent to Mr. Chief Justice Lamer (S.C.C.) re: their application for leave to appeal which was dismissed March 12, 1992, issues they would like to bring to the Chief Justices attention.
1992-03-13 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, O'Grady & Young (Ottawa,ON)
1992-03-13 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa,ON)
1992-03-12 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal
Dismissed, with costs
1992-03-12 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-03-12
1992-03-12 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-03-12
1991-12-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co St
1991-11-20 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service ABC Color & Sound Ltd.
1991-11-14 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Royal Bank of Canada
1991-10-25 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 23460 ABC Color & Sound Ltd.
1991-10-25 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies volumes 1 & 2, with service, Completed on: 1991-10-25 ABC Color & Sound Ltd.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
ABC Color & Sound Ltd. Applicant Active
ABC Rentals Ltd. Applicant Active
Lane, Thomas C. Applicant Active
Lane, Molly E. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Royal Bank of Canada Respondent Active
Collins Barrow Limited Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Lane, Thomas E. Applicant Active
Lane, Molly E. Applicant Active
ABC Color & Sound Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Royal Bank of Canada Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: ABC Color & Sound Ltd.

Counsel
Name
William E. Code, Q.C.
Contact information
Code Hunter Wittmann
SCOTIA CENTRE
1200 - 700, 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
Agent
Name
Barry W. Kwasniewski
Contact information
O'Grady & Young
880 - 55 Metcalfe St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 563-2682
FAX: (613) 563-2485

Party: ABC Rentals Ltd.

Counsel
Name
William E. Code, Q.C.
Contact information
Code Hunter Wittmann
SCOTIA CENTRE
1200 - 700, 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
Agent
Name
Barry W. Kwasniewski
Contact information
O'Grady & Young
880 - 55 Metcalfe St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 563-2682
FAX: (613) 563-2485

Party: Lane, Thomas C.

Counsel
Name
William E. Code, Q.C.
Contact information
Code Hunter Wittmann
SCOTIA CENTRE
1200 - 700, 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
Agent
Name
Barry W. Kwasniewski
Contact information
O'Grady & Young
880 - 55 Metcalfe St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 563-2682
FAX: (613) 563-2485

Party: Lane, Molly E.

Counsel
Name
William E. Code, Q.C.
Contact information
Code Hunter Wittmann
SCOTIA CENTRE
1200 - 700, 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
Agent
Name
Barry W. Kwasniewski
Contact information
O'Grady & Young
880 - 55 Metcalfe St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 563-2682
FAX: (613) 563-2485

Party: Lane, Thomas E.

Counsel
Name
William E. Code, Q.C.
Contact information
Code Hunter Wittmann
SCOTIA CENTRE
1200 - 700, 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
Agent
Name
Barry W. Kwasniewski
Contact information
O'Grady & Young
880 - 55 Metcalfe St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 563-2682
FAX: (613) 563-2485

Party: Royal Bank of Canada

Counsel
Name
Frank R. Foran, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1000 Canterra Tower
400 Third Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4H2
Telephone: (403) 232-9443
FAX: (403) 266-1395
Email: fforan@blgcanada.com
Agent
Name
William T. Houston
Contact information
Fraser Milner Casgrain
1420 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 783-9690

Party: Collins Barrow Limited

Counsel
Name
Frank R. Foran, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1000 Canterra Tower
400 Third Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4H2
Telephone: (403) 232-9443
FAX: (403) 266-1395
Email: fforan@blgcanada.com
Agent
Name
William T. Houston
Contact information
Fraser Milner Casgrain
1420 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 783-9690

Summary

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Lower court rulings

September 22, 1988
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8401-15446

Applicant's claim for damages for breachof contract dismissed.

July 29, 1991
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary)

10818

Appeals dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27