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22771

Walter Francis Gillespie v. Her Majesty the Queen

(New Brunswick) (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)
1997-09-09 Close file on Leave
1996-03-25 Certificate of taxation issued to, A. Codina (Tor., Ont.)
1996-03-25 $50.00 filing fee for a bill of costs for taxation, receipt #31776 Walter Francis Gillespie
1996-03-06 Decision on the bill of costs, by the Registrar at $1595.06
1996-02-16 General proceeding, 2 copies of response to the taxation, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1996-02-08 Affidavit, of Angie Codina in support of the Bill of Costs, with service Walter Francis Gillespie
1994-04-22 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, for an order setting aside the order of McLachlin J. appointing Angie Codina (for reasons see file), McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1994-04-22 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-04-22, for an order setting aside the order of McLachlin J. appointing Angie Codina (for reasons see file), McL
1994-04-22 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-04-22, for an order setting aside the order of McLachlin J. appointing Angie Codina (for reasons see file), McL
1994-04-20 Proof of service, of Supplementary motion material
1994-04-19 General proceeding, (MATERIALS ON REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION REFERRED TO McLACHLIN J. TODAY TO BE DEALT WITH IN WRITING)
1994-04-14 General proceeding, to note 2 copies of Memorandum of Argument on supplementary motion for reconsideration Her Majesty the Queen
1994-04-14 General proceeding, to note supplementary material for reconsideration 2 copies (bookform) Her Majesty the Queen
1994-04-11 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Henry S. Brown; re: reply to Ms. Codina's letter of April 6/94 Her Majesty the Queen
1994-04-07 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, for an order granting a review and reconsideration of the Order of March 18, 1994,, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-04-07 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-04-07, for an order granting a review and reconsideration of the Order of March 18, 1994,, McL
1994-04-07 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-04-07, for an order granting a review and reconsideration of the Order of March 18, 1994,, McL
1994-04-07 General proceeding, (MOTION FOR AN ORDER GRANTING A REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION REFERRED TO McLACHLIN J. TODAY TO BE DEALT WITH IN WRITING)
1994-04-07 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Angie Codina; re: it was always a matter of record that Mr. Gillespie had privately retained other counsel sent to McL, Apr 7/94 Walter Francis Gillespie
1994-03-31 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Gowling; re: did receive by fax the Affidavit of Ms. Codina; replying to the Affidavit Walter Francis Gillespie
1994-03-29 Affidavit, of Angie Codina in opposition to the motion to reconsider the order of May 27 sent to McL, April 7/94, with service Walter Francis Gillespie
1994-03-25 Affidavit, for an order granting a review and reconsideration of the order of March 18/94; 2 copies; Eduard J. Van Bemmel Her Majesty the Queen
1994-03-25 Affidavit, for an order granting a review and reconsideration of the order of March 18/94; 2 copies; Robert Murray Her Majesty the Queen
1994-03-25 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order granting a review and reconsideration of the Order of March 18/94; 2 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1994-03-18 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, for an order setting aside the order of McLachlin J. dated May 27/92, appointing Angie Codina as counsel pursuant to the provisions of s. 694.1 of the Criminal Code (dealt with on basis of written submission), McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1994-03-18 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-03-18, for an order setting aside the order of McLachlin J. dated May 27/92, appointing Angie Codina as counsel pursuant to the provisions of s. 694.1 of the Criminal Code (dealt with on basis of written submission), McL
1994-03-18 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-03-18, for an order setting aside the order of McLachlin J. dated May 27/92, appointing Angie Codina as counsel pursuant to the provisions of s. 694.1 of the Criminal Code (dealt with on basis of written submission), McL
1994-03-04 Affidavit, of Angie Codina in opposition to the motion of the respondent to set aside the order of McLachlin, J. Walter Francis Gillespie
1994-03-02 General proceeding, Respondent's motion material on motion to set aside McLachlin, J.'s order sent to McL Mar 16/94, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-03-02 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order setting aside the order of McLachlin J. appointing Angie Codina sent to McL, Mar 16/94, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-02-08 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-08 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-08 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, New Brunswick (Fredericton)
1994-02-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-01-27 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD G McL, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, without costs
1994-01-27 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1994-01-27, L'HD G McL
1994-01-27 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1994-01-27, L'HD G McL
1994-01-25 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (extension granted on Jan. 18, 1994) sent to LaF L'HD So Co McL, Jan 25/94, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-01-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF L'HD So Co McL (revised Jan. 21/94), with memo of Claude Alain
1994-01-18 Order on motion to extend time, to serve & file a response to Feb 9/94
1994-01-18 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file a response to Feb 9/94, DeRg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-01-18 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-01-18, to serve and file a response to Feb 9/94, DeRg
1994-01-18 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-01-18, to serve and file a response to Feb 9/94, DeRg
1994-01-17 Application for leave to appeal, With service, Completed on: 1994-01-17
1994-01-17 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1994-01-17 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's memorandum (Shore, Davis) 1 copy Walter Francis Gillespie
1994-01-14 Affidavit, to file the respondent's memorandum to Feb. 9, 94 (Henry S. Brown) - 1 copy, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-01-14 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's memorandum to Feb. 9, 94 (1 copy), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-01-11 Correspondence received from, fr. Henry Brown re: will be filing a response by Feb. 8/94 and seeking an extension Her Majesty the Queen
1994-01-07 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, LaF
Traversed, no order as to costs
1994-01-07 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application
1993-11-24 Correspondence received from, sent to Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON) re: receipt of application for L/A
1993-11-24 Correspondence received from, of Henry S. Brown (Gowling, Strathy & Henderson) along with the transcript of the Trial in this case Her Majesty the Queen
1993-11-23 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-11-23, LaF
Decision reserved
1993-11-23 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-11-23, LaF
Decision reserved
1993-11-23 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing formal order of C.A.), with service, Incomplete Walter Francis Gillespie
1993-11-19 Affidavit, of Angie Codina explaining delai (requested by the Court) Walter Francis Gillespie
1993-11-19 Affidavit, of Walter Gillespie explaining delai (requested by the Court) Walter Francis Gillespie
1993-11-04 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to allow counsel for applicant to file affidavit explaining delay and perhaps on points of exhibits, with service
Traversed, no order as to costs
1993-11-04 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-11-04, to allow counsel for applicant to file affidavit explaining delay and perhaps on points of exhibits, with service
Adjourned
1993-11-04 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-11-04, to allow counsel for applicant to file affidavit explaining delay and perhaps on points of exhibits, with service
Adjourned
1993-11-03 Affidavit, of James R. McAvity Her Majesty the Queen
1993-10-28 Order on miscellaneous motion, re: appointment of counsel (Angie Codina)
1993-10-27 Affidavit, Angie Codina, with service Walter Francis Gillespie
1993-10-27 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, With service Walter Francis Gillespie
1993-10-05 Proof of service, for Angie Codina (Toronto, ON)
1993-10-04 Proof of service, for A.G. for N.B. (Saint John, NB)
1993-09-30 Correspondence received from, sent to A.G. for N.B. (Saint John, NB) from A. Roland (DOUBLE REGISTERED) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25, c.c. Ed Van Bemmel
1993-09-30 Correspondence received from, sent to Angie Codina (Toronto, ON) from A. Roland (DOUBLE REGISTERED) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25
1992-05-27 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, McL, for an order to appoint counsel, Ms. Angie Codina shall be assigned; 1. It is ordered that Angie Codina, shall be assigned as counsel to act on behalf of the Applicant in this proceeding. Including for the application for leave to appeal and motion to appoint counsel. 2. It is further ordered that the legal fees and disbursements of counsel, shall be paid by the respondent, the Attorney General of New Brunswick at the rate prescribed by Schedule C of Regulation 84-122 under the Legal Aid Act, R.S.N.B., 1973, c. L-2. 3. And it is further ordered that if counsel for the applicant and the Attorney General of New Brunswick are unable to agree on the fees and disbursements of counsel, then either party may apply to the Registrar of the Court for taxation of the account.
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-05-27 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1992-05-27, McL
1992-05-27 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1992-05-27, McL
1992-05-08 Notice of application for leave to appeal, (by fax) Walter Francis Gillespie
1992-04-06 Correspondence received from, of Ms. Codina dated April 2, 1992 to Ms. Terrien agreing to proceed on the basis of written submissions Walter Francis Gillespie
1992-03-26 Correspondence received from, of Julie Terrien to Ms. Codina acknowledging receipt of filing fee and motion to appoint counsel. Once she is appointed as counsel by the Court she will be in a position to complete Mr. Gillespie's application for leave and motion to extend time
1992-03-26 $30.00 filing fee, #19935 (given by Legal Affairs) Walter Francis Gillespie
1992-03-18 Correspondence received from, of James R. McAvity dated March 13, 1992 to consent to an Order to appoint counsel Her Majesty the Queen
1992-01-24 Correspondence received from, of Julie Terrien to Ms. Codina to advise of file number, to request the position of the Crown and the $30.00 filing fee payable to the Receiver General of Canada. She returns the cheque payable to the Treasurer of Ontario
1991-12-11 Correspondence received from, of Julie Terrien to Mr. Gillespie with all the necessary informations and samples to make his application for leave to appeal
1991-11-13 Correspondence received from, of Julie Terrien acknowledging receipt of Ms. Codina letter of Oct. 18, 1991 and requesting Crown counsel's consent to the motion.
1991-10-24 Correspondence received from, of Angie Codina informing that she agrees to act for Mr. Gillespie in the event that the motion to have counsel is granted.
1991-10-04 Correspondence received from, of Julie Terrien acknowledging receipt of his Notice of Motion to have counsel appointed. She advises that the material has not been prepared in accordance with the Res of the SCC. Crown's position requested in addition of $30.00 filing fee.
1991-09-19 Affidavit, for appointment of counsel (of Walter Francis Gillespie) Walter Francis Gillespie
1991-09-19 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for appointment of counsel, with service Walter Francis Gillespie

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
Gillespie, Walter Francis Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: Gillespie, Walter Francis

Counsel
Name
Angela Marie Codina
Contact information
Codina & Pukitis
1708 - 390 Bay St
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2Y2
Telephone: (416) 361-1404
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis, Perkins-McVey & Kehler
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
James R. McAvity
Contact information
Attorney General of New Brunswick
CITY HALL 4TH FL
15 MARKET SQUARE
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick
E2L 1E8
Telephone: (506) 658-2580
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

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Lower court rulings

February 10, 1988
Court of Appeal of New Brunswick

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appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27