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22747

Douglas John Macooh v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Alberta) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-09-09 Appeal closed
1993-06-30 General proceeding, REASONS DELIVERED: June 30/93
1993-03-18 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Edmonton)
1993-03-18 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-03-01 General proceeding, transcripts received (67 pages)
1993-02-26 Judgment on the appeal rendered, REASONS DELIVERED: June 30/93, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-02-26 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-02-26, REASONS DELIVERED: June 30/93, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia
1993-02-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling indicating that E. Peter Newton is the solicitor of the appellant and will argue 30 minutes and Mr. Bart Rosborough is the solicitor for the respondent and will argue 45 minutes
1993-02-11 Book of authorities, 10 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-04 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-02-26
1993-02-04 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-19 Notice of hearing, With service Douglas John Macooh
1993-01-15 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 Douglas John Macooh
1993-01-07 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (extension of time and motion to accept without lines numbering requested), with service Douglas John Macooh
1992-12-22 Order on miscellaneous motion, for an order vacating the stay., with service
1992-12-08 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order vacating the stay,, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-12-08 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1992-12-08, for an order vacating the stay,, Ia
1992-12-08 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1992-12-08, for an order vacating the stay,, Ia
1992-12-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Peter Newton (Edmonton,AB) confirming he will be available for December 8,92 for Chamber application .
1992-11-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from R. Peter Newton; re: reschedule the motion on Dec. 2/92 at 4:30 p.m. Ottawa time
1992-11-30 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-01-25
1992-11-13 Affidavit, reviewing the Order of La Forest, J. on the stay; Bart Rosborough Her Majesty the Queen
1992-11-13 Notice of miscellaneous motion, reviewing the Order of La Forest, J. on the stay Her Majesty the Queen
1992-11-10 Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-11-10 Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1992-11-10, LaF
1992-11-10 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1992-11-10, LaF
1992-11-09 Other documents on motion for a stay of execution, consents to an order staying the order of Staples, J.
1992-11-06 Other documents on motion for a stay of execution, Affidavit of Eduard J.a Van Bemmel
1992-11-06 Motion for a stay of execution, (returnable date is Nov. 13/92), with service Douglas John Macooh
1992-07-13 Certified casebook Douglas John Macooh
1992-07-13 Case on appeal, 23 copies Douglas John Macooh
1992-04-15 Notice of appeal, With service Douglas John Macooh
1992-04-15 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1992-03-30 Close file on Leave
1992-03-26 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-03-26 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ So McL, The application for extension of time is granted. The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-03-26 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-03-26, CJ So McL
1992-03-26 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-03-26, CJ So McL
1991-12-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ So McL
1991-12-06 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1991-11-22 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #23622 Douglas John Macooh
1991-11-22 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1991-11-22 Douglas John Macooh

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Macooh, Douglas John Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: Macooh, Douglas John

Counsel
Name
R. Peter Newton
Contact information
Campbell & Company
100 - 4208, 97TH ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T6E 5Z9
Telephone: (403) 434-6565
FAX: (403) 434-1692
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Bart Rosborough
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109th Street
3rd floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (403) 422-5402
FAX: (780) 422-1106
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Summary

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Lower court rulings

August 2, 1990
Provincial Court of Alberta

Not available

convicted of failing to stop. Acquittedof criminal charges.

December 3, 1990
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

Not available

Appeal dismissed

September 16, 1991
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

9003-0867-A6

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

The memorandums of argument on an application for leave to appeal will be posted here 30 days after leave to appeal has been granted unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of the memorandum by filling out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.

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Date modified: 2025-05-13