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22732

In the matter of a reference David Milgaard, et al. v.

(Saskatchewan) (Criminal) (Reference)

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)
1994-08-17 Appeal closed
1993-01-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Claude Alain to Virginia Pavlis-Gougeon (Office of the Privacy Commissionner of Canada) to confirm that the records of Brett Theodore Morgan were placed under seal in a vault until April 15, 1992 when they returned to the Collins Bay Institution
1992-07-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Kenneth R. Watson (Nakusp,BC) from Anne Roland re: decision in the above referenced matter.
1992-07-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Me Alain Préfontaine (Ottawa,ON) from Anne Roland re: decision on above referenced matter.
1992-06-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Kenneth R. Watson; re: comment on some of the matter raised in the taxation of his account
1992-06-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Kenneth R. Watson; re: comment on some of the matters raised in the taxation of his account
1992-06-19 General proceeding, 1 copy of WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS of the A.G. Canada on the bill of costs Attorney General of Canada
1992-06-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Alain Préfontaine re letter on taxation of Mr. Watson with a copy of written representations
1992-06-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Kenneth R. Watson; re: requesting a copy of the judgment of Wilson's contempt
1992-06-04 General proceeding, (CITATION FOR CONTEMPT ORDER TO APPEAR) Given Mr. Ronal Wilson's testimony in the Milgaard Reference following the citation for contempt, our conclusions as regards this Referece, the order of the Attorney General for Canada for a new trial, and the Attor
1992-06-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Kenneth R. Watson re taxation of account along with a copy of Mr. MacFarlane of the Department of Justice
1992-04-27 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Court of Queen's Bench (Sask,SK)
1992-04-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, S.F. Fainstein, Q.C. c/o Dept. of Justice (Ott,ON)
1992-04-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-04-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1992-04-15 General proceeding, files on Bernhard Dozenko returned to C.P. Kobernick (Ott., Ont.)
1992-04-15 General proceeding, files on John W. Patterson returned to C.P. Kobernick (Ott., Ont.)
1992-04-15 General proceeding, Files on Brett Morgan returned to Collins Bay Institution
1992-04-15 General proceeding, Files on Larry Fisher returned to Mountain Institution
1992-04-14 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ So Co McL Ia
Allowed, no order as to costs
1992-04-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C. Alain sent to Mr. Rick Johanssen (Ottawa,ON) enclosing 4 Notices from the Registrar advising persons consulting the transcript of the proceedings held before the Court on March 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1992 that a publication ban was ordered by the Court
1992-04-07 General proceeding, transcripts of Monday April 6, 1992 (page 2673 to 2812) received and distributed to the justices
1992-04-06 General proceeding, to note Reference Material for Oral Argument (H. Wolch, Q.C.) 6 copies distributed in Court In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-04-06 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-04-06, CJ So Co McL Ia
Decision reserved
1992-04-03 General proceeding, to note photographs relating of one of Larry Fisher's raped victim (publication banned) along with a correspondence from Robert Frater (1 copy only) Attorney General of Canada
1992-04-02 General proceeding, to note 16 copies of Case on Reference vol. XXV (Miscellaneous Materials) Attorney General of Canada
1992-04-02 General proceeding, to note copy of Volume XXV of Case on Reference filed by the A.G. of Canada together with copy of letter dated April 2, 1992 from Mr. Robert Frater distributed to the Justices.
1992-03-31 General proceeding, BOOK OF AUTHORITIES OF L. FISHER 10 copies, with service
1992-03-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Kathie Lynas, Global TV; re: to broadcast portions of the videotape evidence
1992-03-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from D. Murray Brown, Q.C.; re: covering letter explaining the memorandum of argument and appendix
1992-03-27 General proceeding, 18 copies of Appendix to the memorandum of argument Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1992-03-27 General proceeding, 20 copies of memorandum of argument Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1992-03-27 General proceeding, to note copy of memo of Argument and appendix filed by Attorney General for Sask. together with letter dated March 26, 1992 from Mr. D. Murray Brown, Q.C. distributed to the justices.
1992-03-27 General proceeding, to note copy of arguemnt filed on behalf of Mr. Fisher distributed to the Justices., with service
1992-03-27 General proceeding, to note copy of argument filed on behalf of David Milgaard and video cassette containing additional argument distributed to the Justices.
1992-03-26 General proceeding, to note 6 VHS video cassettes, with service In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-03-26 General proceeding, 16 copies of ARGUMENT on behalf of David Milgaard, with service In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-03-26 General proceeding, to note 16 copies of vol. XXIV (Miscellaneous Material) Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-26 General proceeding, to note copy of volume XXIV of the Case on Reference filed by the Attorney General of Can. together with copy of letter dated March 26, 1992 from Mr. Robert Frater distributed to the Justices
1992-03-24 General proceeding, Returned to Correctional Services 1 box aprx 25lbs Re: C.S. file of Victor Dziawa via DYNAMEX courier c/o Carolyn P. Kobernick Correctional Services 340 Laurier Ave. West Tel. 992-0909.
1992-03-20 General proceeding, to note copy of Volume XXIII of the Case on Reference filed by the Attorney General of Canada distributed to the Justices.
1992-03-17 Affidavit, of Dr. Peter D. Davison Larry Fisher
1992-03-13 General proceeding, transcripts of Thursday, March 12, 1992 (page 2546 to 2672) received and distributed to the justices <>
1992-03-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Carolyn P. Kobernick of Correctional Service of Canada with all the addresses where the inmates' files must be sent back.
1992-03-12 General proceeding, transcripts of Wednesday, March 11, 1992 (page 2366 to 2545) received and distributed to the justices <>
1992-03-11 General proceeding, INTERVIEW taking place on the 12th of July, 1990. Present is Larry Earl Fisher and his legal counsel , Mr. Harold Pick, Q.C. Also present is Mr. Eugene Williams of the Federal Justice Dept. and Sgt. R.A. Pearson of the R.C.M.P. (15 copies) Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-11 Case on appeal, 16 copies of vol. XXI (Police Investigative Reports...) Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-11 General proceeding, transcripts of Tuesday, March 10, 1992 (page 2221 to 2365) received and distributed to the justices <>
1992-03-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Frater; re: problems with volumes VI and XVIII of the Case on Reference (numbers referring to victims)(list distributed to the Justice but to remain sealed)
1992-03-10 Appeal hearing
1992-03-10 General proceeding, transcripts of Monday, March 9, 1992 (page 1971 to 2220) received and distributed to the justices <>
1992-03-09 Judgment on the appeal rendered, (Appeal heard March 9 to March 12)
Traversed, no order as to costs
1992-03-09 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-03-09, (Appeal heard March 9 to March 12)
Adjourned
1992-03-09 Proof of service, of subpoena issued to Bobbie Laine Ann Stadnick. Subpoena was served on Feb. 28, 1992
1992-03-06 Order by, that the following person attend this Court at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1992, or as soon thereafter as required by the Court: Claire Hoffer. CJ
1992-03-06 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to (name sealed by order) commanding to attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court 's pleasure.
1992-03-06 Affidavit, of Robert John Frater re: consent to an order seal ing the order to issue a subpoena to a witness Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-06 Order by, that the following person attend this Court at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1992 or as soon thereafter as required by the Court: (name sealed by order) CJ
1992-03-06 Order by, that the following items be placed in an envelope which envelope shall be sealed:1) the affidavit of Robert John Frater; 2) The Order that a subpoena issue for the witness named in the affidavit of Robert John Frater; 3) the Court's copy of the subpoena f, CJ
1992-03-06 General proceeding, to note the transcripts of the taped statement of Claire HOFFER (distributed to the justices)
1992-03-06 Appeal hearing
1992-03-06 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to Claire Hoffer commanding her to attend Court on Monday, the 9th day of March 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure
1992-03-05 General proceeding, transcripts of Wednesday, March 4, 1992 received and distributed to the justices (page 1785 to 1970 )
1992-03-05 General proceeding, to note that the subpoena issued to Roderick McIvor is RESCINDED by order of the Chief Justice
1992-03-05 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to (name sealed by order) commanding that person to attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10.00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure
1992-03-05 Affidavit, of Robert John Frater re: taking measures to protect privacy in relation to this matter Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-05 Order by, that the following person attend this Court at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1992 or as soon as required by the Court: name sealed by order. CJ
1992-03-05 Order by, that the following items be placed in an envelope which envelope shall be sealed: 1) the affidavit of Robert John Frater; 2) The Order that a subpoena issue for the witness named in the affidavit of Robert John Frater; 3) The Court's copy of the subpoena, CJ
1992-03-05 Order by, that the following person attend this Court at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1992 or as soon thereafter as required by the Court: Albert Cadrain. CJ
1992-03-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Robert Frater to Claude Alain re: issuances of subpoenas for week of March 9. Sealing Orders are being sought with respect to two witnesses
1992-03-05 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to ALBERT CADRAIN commanding him to attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure.
1992-03-04 Order on miscellaneous motion, that the entire prison files maintained by Correctional Service Canada, pertaining to the said Larry Fisher and the employment files pertaining to the said Ben Dozenko be filed with the Registrar of this Court; that counsel involved in this Reference be p
1992-03-04 Judgment on the appeal rendered, (Appeal heard March 4th & 5th)
Traversed, no order as to costs
1992-03-04 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-03-04, (Appeal heard March 4th & 5th)
Adjourned
1992-03-04 General proceeding, Holy Family Hospital record (sealed) Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-04 Affidavit, of Robert Harris Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-04 Proof of service, of subpoena issued to Bernhard Dozenko. Subpoena was served on Feb 27, 1992 at 6:23 p.m.
1992-03-04 General proceeding, to note extracts from the material contained in the employment file maintained by Correctional Service Canada relating to Bernard Dozenko distributed to the Justices. Counsel for David Milgaard will be seeking leave to refer the above documents pursuant
1992-03-04 General proceeding, to note list of witnesses appearing before the Court during the week of March 9, 1992 distributed to the Justices.
1992-03-03 General proceeding, 10 copies of the affidavit of Joyce Milgaard with exibits received Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-03 Affidavit, for the production of the prison files of Larry Fisher and employment file of Ben Dozenko; Robert E. Houston In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-03-03 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order compelling the production of the entire prison files maintained by Correctional Service Canada in relation to Larry Fisher and the employment file maitained by Correctional Service Canada in relation to Ben Dozenko In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-03-03 General proceeding, INFORMATION FILES re Larry Fisher & Ben Dozenko (2 boxes sealed by order)
1992-03-03 Affidavit, Brian A. Beresh (field video tape, et al) Larry Fisher
1992-03-03 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order compelling production of field video tape and transcript of an interview of Mr. John Patterson by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in August of 1990 and any notes, statements or other documents relating to discussions betweenMr. Cecil Ro Larry Fisher
1992-03-02 Case on appeal, 16 copies of vol. XX (Micellaneous Materials) Attorney General of Canada
1992-03-02 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to Larry Fisher commanding him to attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure.
1992-03-02 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to Linda Fisher commanding her to attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure.
1992-03-02 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to Roderick McIvor commanding him to attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure.
1992-03-02 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to Brett Morgan commanding him to attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure.
1992-03-02 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to John Patterson commanding that he Attend Court on Monday March 9, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure.
1992-03-02 General proceeding, INFORMATION FILES with letter of Carolyn P. Cobernick dated March 2, 1992 re John Patterson & Brett Morgan (1 box sealed by order)
1992-03-02 Order by, requiring that the Warden, Mountain Institution (Agassiz,BC) deliver Larry Fisher before this Court at 10:00 a.m. on Monday March 9, 1992 and from day to day thereafter as his attendance may be required in this matter., CJ
1992-03-02 Order by, requiring that the Warden, Saskatchewan Pen. (Prince Albert,SK) deliver Roderick McIvor before this Court at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 1992 and from day to day thereafter as his attendance may be required in this matter., CJ
1992-03-02 Order by, requiring that the Warden, Collins Bay Instit. (King,ON) deliver Brett Morgan before this Court at 10:00 a.m. on Monday March 9, 1992 and from day to day thereafter as his attendance may be required in this matter., CJ
1992-03-02 Order by, that the following persons attend this Court at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1992, or as soon thereafter as required by the Court: 1. John Patterson; 2. Brett Morgan; 3. Roderick McIvor; 4. Linda Fisher; 5. Larry Fisher., CJ
1992-02-28 General proceeding, INFORMATION FILES re Victor Dziawa (1 box sealed by order)
1992-02-28 General proceeding, to note Statement of the Court with Respect to what will constitute a miscarriage of Justice in the Circumstances of this Case / Déclaration de la Cour sur ce qui constituera une erreur judiciaire dans les circonstances de la présente affaire
1992-02-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Carolyn P. Kobernick along with a list and description of the personnel information banks containing offender information (by fax)
1992-02-26 Appeal hearing
1992-02-26 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to Jack Hewitt commanding him to attend Court on Wednesday March 4, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure., with service
1992-02-26 General proceeding, to note subpoena issued to Bobbie Laine Ann Stadnyk commanding her to attend Court on Wednesday March 4, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. and so from day to day at the Court's pleasure
1992-02-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Robert Frater along with two draft orders with respect of: a) sealing of materials pertaining to the witness Laura Edwards; and b) the issuance of subpoenas
1992-02-25 Order by, " It is hereby ordered that the folowing persons a ttend this Court at 10:00am on Wednesday, the 4th. day of March, 1992 or as soon thereafter as required by the Court; 1) Bobbie Laine Ann Stadnyk 2) Bernhard Dozenko 3) Jack Hewitt." CJ
1992-02-25 Order by, " It is ordered : 1) that the documents formerly contained in the envelope sealed by Order of this Court on February 10, 1992 and identified by that Order be placed in an envelope and permanently sealed, such envelope only to be opened by Order of this Co
1992-02-21 General proceeding, transcripts of Thursday, Feb. 20, 1992 (page 1649 to 1784) received and distributed to the justices
1992-02-21 Order by, " That the entire prison files, maintained by Correctional Service Canada pertaining to the said Brett Theodore Morgan, Roderick Anthony McIvor and John Wesley Patterson be forthwith delivered to and filed with the Registrar of this Court, who shall place, CJ
1992-02-20 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justices (pages 1399 to 1648) (pages 1584-1585- 1592 to remain sealed)
1992-02-19 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an Order compelling production of the entire prison files of Brett Theodore Morgan, Roderick Anthony McIvor and John Wesley Patterson Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1992-02-19 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justices (1174 to 1398 pages)
1992-02-19 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an Order compelling production of the entire prison files of Brett Theodore Morgan, Roderick Anthony McIvor and John Wesley Patterson Attorney General of Canada
1992-02-19 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an Order compelling production of the entire prison files of Brett Theodore Morgan, Roderick Anthony McIvor and John Wesley Patterson In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-02-19 Affidavit, for an Order compelling production of the entire prison files of Brett Theodore Morgan, Roderick Anthony McIvor and John Wesley Patterson; Eduard J. Van Bemmel, with service Larry Fisher
1992-02-19 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order compelling production of the entire prison files of Brett Theodore Morgan, Roderick Anthony McIvor and John Wesley Patterson, with service Larry Fisher
1992-02-19 General proceeding, to note copy of Notice of Motion, returnable Friday Feb 21, 1992, by Larry Fisher together with supporting affidavit (Re: compelling production of entire prison files) distributed to Chief Justice Lamer and Justices Sopinka, Cory, McLachlin and Iacobucci
1992-02-18 General proceeding, served copy of subpoena of Dr. Russell Fleming, with service
1992-02-18 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justice (pages 860 to 1173)
1992-02-18 General proceeding, 2 video tapes - Interview with Lee Pulos on attempt to induce hypnosis Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1992-02-17 Judgment on the appeal rendered
Traversed, no order as to costs
1992-02-17 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-02-17
Adjourned
1992-02-17 General proceeding, 6 copies of Report of the Commissioner, the Hon. Mr. Justice T.R. Morling Larry Fisher
1992-02-14 General proceeding, 10 copies of Case on Reference vol. XIX Attorney General of Canada
1992-02-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Frater; re: list of witnesses appearing for the week of Feb. 17/92
1992-02-13 General proceeding, 16 copies of Case on Reference Vol. XVIII Attorney General of Canada
1992-02-13 General proceeding, 16 copies of reasons in McIlkenney, Hill, Power, Walker, Callaghan and Hunter Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1992-02-13 Service, of submissions
1992-02-13 General proceeding, proof of service of the subpoena of Deborah Hall
1992-02-13 General proceeding, to note original subpoena with service for witnesses; Craig Melnyk and George Lapchuk filed.
1992-02-13 General proceeding, to note original subpoena and attached affidavit of service for witnesses Charles Short and Eddie Alexander Karst (both personnaly served). Returned is the original subpoena in favour of Raymond Mackie
1992-02-13 Book of authorities, 10 copies In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-02-12 General proceeding, to note copy of submissions on behalf of Larry Fisher as to the tests to be employed distrib. to Cheif Justice Lamer and Justices Sopinka, Cory, McLachlin, and Iacobucci.
1992-02-11 Appellant's factum, 18 copies, with service In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-02-11 Order by, ordering that the following items be placed in an envelope which the said envelope shall be sealed until such time as the witness testifies: 1) the affidavit of Robert John Frater including the Exhibits appended thereto; 2) The Order that a subpoena issu, CJ
1992-02-11 Intervener's factum, 16 copies Larry Fisher
1992-02-11 General proceeding, to note copy of submissions on behalf of David Milgaard as to the tests to be employed distrib. to Chief Justice Lamer and Justices Sopinka, Cory, McLachlin and Iacobucci
1992-02-10 General proceeding, to note copy of the Submissions of the Attorney General of Canada as to the tests to be employed distributed to Chief Justice Lamer, and Justices Sopinika, Cory, McLachlin and Iacobucci.
1992-02-07 Appellant's factum, 16 copies of submissions as to the tests to be employed Attorney General of Canada
1992-02-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from D. Murray Brown; Q.C.; re: reasons in McIlkenny case not included, will send under separate cover
1992-02-07 Other factum, 16 copies Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1992-02-07 General proceeding, to note copy of letter dated Feb. 6, 1992 from Mr. D. Murray Brown, Q.C., Director of Appeals, and attached Memorandum of the A.G. for Saskatchewan distributed to Justices Lamer, Sopinka, Cory, McLachlin, Iacobucci.
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO DR. RUSSEL FLEMING "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO ARTHUR ROBERTS "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO RAYMOND MACKIE "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO CHARLES SHORT "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO EDDIE ALEXANDER KARST "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO CRAIG MELNYK "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO GEORGE LAPCHUK "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO DEBORAH HALL "
1992-02-04 General proceeding, transcripts of Citation for Contempt of Ronald Wilson (page 802 to 859) received and distributed to the justices
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " ORDER OF THE COURT " that the following persons attend this Court at 10:00a.m. on Monday, the 17th day of February, 1992. ( Dr. Russel Fleming, Arthur Roberts, Raymond Mackie, Charles Short, Eddie Alexander Karst, Craig Melnyk, Ute Frank, Deborah Hall,
1992-02-04 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO UTE FRANK "
1992-02-03 Decision on miscellaneous motion, (Citation for Contempt of Ronald Wilson)
Traversed, no order as to costs
1992-02-03 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1992-02-03, (Citation for Contempt of Ronald Wilson)
Adjourned
1992-02-03 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1992-02-03, (Citation for Contempt of Ronald Wilson)
Adjourned
1992-02-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original received by fax Jan. 29/92) from Mr. Kenneth R. Watson; re: hearing of Mr. Wilson's (citation for contempt)
1992-02-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from S.R. Fainstein, Q.C.; re: costs for Mr. Ronald Dale Wilson's appearances
1992-01-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from S.R. Fainstein, Q.C. to discuss, INTER ALIA, what witnesses should be heard in the week of Feb\17\1992.
1992-01-30 General proceeding, CITATION FOR CONTEMPT AND ORDER TO APPEAR (with excerpts of transcripts)
1992-01-30 General proceeding, " ORDER OF THE COURT " to release exhibits marked # 6. pair of pink panties. # 7. girdle with white mesh stockings attached. # 8. half slip. # 9. brassiere. # 10. white uniform type dress. # 13. envelope containing two vails. # 15. sample of head hair. #
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Soloway, Wright, Houston & Assciates (Ottawa,ON) re: list of appeals inscribed by this Court during the January 1992 session and the Court's agenda for the session.
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (by fax) re: Milgaard reference - Mr. Ronald Wilson has been cited for contempt of Court and ordered to appear before the Court on Feb 3, 1992 at 9:00am.
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Murray Brown (by fax) re: Milgaard reference - Mr. Ronald Wilson has been cited for contempt of Court and ordered to appear before the Court on Feb 3, 1992 at 9:00am.
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Brian Bereeh (by fax) re: Milgaard reference - Mr. Ronald Wilson has been cited for contempt of Court and is to appear before the Court on Feb 3, 1992 at 9:00am.
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Soloway, Wright, Houston & Associates (by fax) re: Milgaard reference - Mr. Ronald Wison has been cited for contempt of Court and ordered to appear before this Court on Feb 3, 1992 at 9:00 am
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Ron Fainstein (by fax) re: Milgaard reference, Ronald Wison has been cited for Contempt and ordered to appear in Court on Feb 3, 1992 at 9:00am.
1992-01-27 General proceeding, transcripts of Friday, Jan. 24, 1992 (page 793 to 801) received and distributed to the justices
1992-01-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Ken Watson, (Nakusp,BC) from Mrs Anne Roland re: Milgaard reference.
1992-01-24 General proceeding, statement of Berniece Keindel (distributed in Court) In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-01-24 General proceeding, transcripts of Thursday, Jan. 23, 1992 received and distributed to the justices (page 530 to 792)
1992-01-23 Appeal hearing
1992-01-23 Appeal removed from the list
1992-01-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-04-06
Decision reserved
1992-01-23 Appeal removed from the list
1992-01-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-03-09
Adjourned
1992-01-23 Appeal removed from the list
1992-01-23 General proceeding, transcripts of Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1992 (page 231 to 529) received and distributed to the justices
1992-01-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-03-04
Adjourned
1992-01-23 General proceeding, Occurrence Report of Regina City Police Department (distributed in Court) In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-01-22 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-02-17
Adjourned
1992-01-22 General proceeding, transcripts of Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1992 received and distributed to the justices (page 1 to 230)
1992-01-22 General proceeding, 10 copies of the Statement of Ronald D. Stickel (distributed in Court by Mr. Wolch) In the matter of a reference David Milgaard
1992-01-22 Case on appeal, 16 copies of vol. XVII (distributed in Court), with service Attorney General of Canada
1992-01-21 Judgment on the appeal rendered
Traversed, no order as to costs
1992-01-21 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-01-21
Adjourned
1992-01-21 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-01-21
Adjourned
1992-01-20 Trial court exhibits, 1 large and 1 smaller boxes
1992-01-17 General proceeding, transcripts received on motion for directions heard on Jan. 16, 1992 (59 pages)
1992-01-17 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO RONALD WILSON "
1992-01-17 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO NICHOL (JOHN) DEMYEN "
1992-01-17 General proceeding, " SUBPOENA TO DAVID MILGAARD "
1992-01-17 Case on appeal, 16 copies of vol. XVI (see order) Attorney General of Canada
1992-01-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Department of Justice (Ottawa,ON) to Mr. Claude Alain, re: Milgaard Reference, attaching draft order for the conveyance of Mr. Milgaard, as directed by the Court.
1992-01-16 General proceeding, " ORDER FOR ATTENDANCE OF PRISONER AT A COURT PROCEEDING " issued by Chief Justice Lamer.
1992-01-16 Decision on motion for directions, CJ So Co McL Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-01-16 Hearing of motion for directions, 1992-01-16, CJ So Co McL Ia
1992-01-16 Submission of motion for directions, 1992-01-16, CJ So Co McL Ia
1992-01-15 Case on appeal, 16 copies of vol. XV (see order) Attorney General of Canada
1992-01-13 General proceeding, transcripts on motion for leave to intervene by Larry Fisher received (29 pages)
1992-01-10 Case on appeal, VOL. XIII & XIV 16 copies (see order) Attorney General of Canada
1992-01-07 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1991-12-20 Case on appeal, 16 copies of vol. I to XII (see order) Attorney General of Canada
1991-12-19 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and that Larry Fisher in entitled to be heard through counsel in this matter and the application to appoint counsel under ss.53(7) of the Supreme Court Act be and the same is reserved pending the outcome of discussions as between counsel, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-12-19 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-12-19, and that Larry Fisher in entitled to be heard through counsel in this matter and the application to appoint counsel under ss.53(7) of the Supreme Court Act be and the same is reserved pending the outcome of discussions as between counsel, CJ
1991-12-19 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-12-19, and that Larry Fisher in entitled to be heard through counsel in this matter and the application to appoint counsel under ss.53(7) of the Supreme Court Act be and the same is reserved pending the outcome of discussions as between counsel, CJ
1991-12-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, Q.C.: re: Mr. Hersh Wolch will be attending the motion for interven- tion of Larry Fisher on Dec. 19/91
1991-12-17 Response to the motion for leave to intervene Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1991-12-17 Affidavit, Marvin Bloos, with service Larry Fisher
1991-12-17 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Larry Fisher
1991-12-09 General proceeding, (TO NOTE) order issued by the Registrar re: It is ordered that 16 copies of the case on appeal be filed with the Court
1991-12-09 General proceeding, (TO NOTE) order issued from Chief Justice Lamer re: A.G. - Canada and A.G. - Sask. are to be heard through counsel and David Milgaard is to be heard through counsel and that H. Wolch, Q.C. and D. Asper are requested to represent the interests of David Mil
1991-11-29 $30.00 filing fee, deducted from deposit account Dept. of Justice Attorney General of Canada
1991-11-29 Notice of appeal, by Order-in-Council P.C. 1991-2376 dated November 28, 1991 Attorney General of Canada
1991-11-04 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-01-27

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
In the matter of a reference David Milgaard Applicant Active
Attorney General of Canada Applicant Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Fisher, Larry Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Other Active

Counsel

Party: In the matter of a reference David Milgaard

Counsel
Names
Hersh E. Wolch, Q.C.
David Asper
Contact information
Wolch, Ogle, Wilson, Hursh & deWit
633- 6 Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2Y5
Telephone: (403) 265-6500
FAX: (403) 263-1111
Email: hersh@wolch.com
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: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Names
S. Ronald Fainstein, Q.C.
Robert Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4760
FAX: (613) 957-8412

Party: Fisher, Larry

Counsel
Name
Brian A. Beresh
Contact information
Beresh Depoe Cunningham
#300, 10110 - 107th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1J4
Telephone: (780) 421-4766
FAX: (780) 429-0346
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan

Counsel
Names
D. Murray Brown, Q.C.
Eric Neufeld
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St
PO Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-5490
FAX: (306) 787-8878
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

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