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22734

Richard Leslie Harrison v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Saskatchewan) (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)
1992-07-28 Correspondence received from, of B. Kincaid for Nadia Loreti to Mr. Harrison to acknowledge receipt of his letter dated July 14 , 1992 addressed to the Chief Justice. The SCC can only grant leave where an issue of public importance is involved.
1992-07-21 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Harrison to C.J. Lamer (handwritten) dated July 14, 1992 Richard Leslie Harrison
1992-07-13 Close file on Leave
1992-06-23 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Saskatchewan (Regina)
1992-06-23 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Richard Leslie Harrison (Prince Albert,SK)
1992-06-23 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Attorney General for Saskatchewan (Regina,SK)
1992-06-23 Correspondence received from, of Nadia Loreti to Mr. Harrison with a copy of the material filed
1992-06-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Richard Leslie Harrison c/o Sask. Penitentiary (Prince Albert,SK)
1992-06-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, D. Murray Brown (Regina,SK)
1992-06-11 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McL Ia, The application for extension of time is granted. The application for appointment of counsel and for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1992-06-11 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-06-11, CJ McL Ia
1992-06-11 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-06-11, CJ McL Ia
1992-05-20 General proceeding, to note copy of Crown's response distributed to panel for adjudication.
1992-05-19 Correspondence received from, from Kenneth W. MacKay, Q.C.; re: cannot justify the added expense of a motion for an extension of time Her Majesty the Queen
1992-05-07 Correspondence received from, from A. Roland sent to Mr. Kenneth W. MacKay, Q.C. c/o Dept. of Justice (Regina,SK) acknowledging receipt of his letter dated April 30, 1992 concerning the application for leave. (Re: admission of service)
1992-05-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A. Roland sent to Mr. Kenneth W. MacKay, Q.C. (Regina,SK) acknowledging receipt of letter dated April 30, 1992 concerning the application for leave to appeal. Service on the application for leave to appeal is in accordance with our rules. Applicant'
1992-05-01 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Kenneth W. MacKay, Q.C.; re: extension of time to file response Her Majesty the Queen
1992-04-29 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1992-04-13 General proceeding, to note copy of transcript of trial judge's address to the jury, the affidavit of Richard Harrison in support of the fresh evidence, and letter dated April 9, 1992 from Resp. advising that the Crown intends to file a response by the end of this month, dis
1992-04-09 Correspondence received from, from Gowling; re: intends to file a response which will be served and filed by the end of the month Her Majesty the Queen
1992-04-08 General proceeding, to note Trial transcripts (charge to the Jury) dated June 27, 1988 Richard Leslie Harrison
1992-04-08 General proceeding, Affidavit of Richard Leslie Harrison sworn August 28, 1990 in support of an application to admit fresh evidence in the Court of Appeal of SK Richard Leslie Harrison
1992-03-11 Correspondence received from, sent to Mr. Richard Harrison (Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Prince Albert,SK) re: acknowledge receipt of letter dated February 10, 1992. The extension of time has been referred to the Court.
1992-03-09 General proceeding, (To Note) Notice of miscellaneous motion filed on behalf of Richard Leslie Harrison Feb. 18, 1992, Copy of Affidavit requesting the appointment of Counsel filed on Jan. 22, 1992 and judgments and reasons of lower Courts sent up to Justices CJ, McL, I.
1992-03-09 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL I
1992-02-18 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to appoint counsel Richard Leslie Harrison
1992-02-18 Correspondence received from, from Richard Harrison; re: motion for appointment of counsel Richard Leslie Harrison
1992-01-30 Correspondence received from, of Nadia Loreti to Mr. Harrison acknowledging receipt of letter dated Dec. 21, 1991 with 7 copies of his application for leave and extension of time and also letter of Jan. 19, 1992 with affidavit in support for appointment of counsel. Motion for appointm
1992-01-22 Affidavit, for an appointment of counsel Richard Leslie Harrison
1992-01-22 Correspondence received from, of Richard Harrison along with an affidavit to request an appointment of counsel
1992-01-21 Application for leave to appeal, as lower Courts judgments filed, Completed on: 1992-01-21
1992-01-21 General proceeding, to note judgments and reasons of lower Courts (5 copies) with letter Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-12-21 Affidavit, 7 copies (included in motion book), with service Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-12-21 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, 7 copies (included in motion book), with service Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-12-21 Application for leave to appeal, 7 copies (all judgments and reasons missing), with service, Incomplete Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-12-04 $30.00 filing fee, #23671 Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-12-04 Correspondence received from, of Nadia Loreti to Mr. Harrison acknowledging receipt of application and extension of time, the $30.00 filing fee and the letter dated Nov. 18, 1991. He has the choice to combine application, extention of time and application to appoint counsel
1991-11-29 Correspondence received from, of F.C. Newis, Registrar of the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan with documents (C/A reasons, endorsement, reports)
1991-11-22 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Harrison advising that his application to appeal sentence will be completed and sent to the SCC before the first of next year Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-11-15 Correspondence received from, (hand written) of Mr. Harrison with an original 15 pages application for leave to appeal and 6 copie s and $30.00 filing fee. Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-10-28 Correspondence received from, of Nadia Loreti to Mr. Harrison acknowledging receipt of his letter dated Oct. 20, 1991 and advising that there is no automatic appeal to the Supreme Court. He must apply for leave to appeal. She suggest to refer to the material sent on July 15, 1991
1991-10-25 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Harrison dated Oct.20, 1991 asking if a person can appeal from a decision of the C/A of Saskatchewan Richard Leslie Harrison
1991-07-15 Correspondence received from, of Nadia Loreti to Mr. Harrison acknowledging receipt of his letter dated June 22, 1991 and with all informations and material (to serve as a model only) to file an application for leave to appeal
1991-07-03 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Harrison dated June 22, 1991 requesting informations about making an application for leave to appeal Richard Leslie Harrison

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Harrison, Richard Leslie Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: Harrison, Richard Leslie

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
D. Murray Brown, Q.C.
Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St
PO Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-5490

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Lower court rulings

June 27, 1988
Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan

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See file

February 6, 1991
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan

4292

appeal against conviction dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27