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22814

Donald Frank Ripley v. Paul Pommier, et al.

(Nova Scotia) (Civil) (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)
2000-05-08 Close file on Leave
2000-05-05 Letter from the Registrar to applicant returning document on reconsideration, (reimbursement of $50 requested)
1999-10-15 Supplemental document, (amendment to the motion for reconsideration) Donald Frank Ripley
1999-09-30 Correspondence received from, Borden & Elliot dated Sept. 29, 1999 (fax copy) re: does not intend to respond to the suppl. documents filed by D. Ripley Investment Dealers Association
1999-09-27 Correspondence received from, D. Ripley re: misc. correspondance dated Sept. 27 and October 9, 1999 (to be kept in file) Donald Frank Ripley
1999-09-27 Correspondence received from, A. Stern dated Sept. 27, 1999 (fax copy) re: agreed to accept service on behalf of Paul Pommier, et al Paul Pommier
1999-09-23 Correspondence received from, R. Frank dated Sept. 16, 1999 re: Alan Stern's appointment as legal counsel for service for three of the parties Donald Frank Ripley
1999-09-23 Book of authorities, on RECONSIDERATION, Completed on: 1999-09-23 Investment Dealers Association
1999-09-23 Response to motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, (proof of service received on Oct. 4, 1999) - Document not microfilmed but is on file, Completed on: 1999-09-23 Investment Dealers Association
1999-09-22 Supplemental document, revision and amendment re: motion for reconsideration Donald Frank Ripley
1999-09-21 Correspondence received from, Borden & Elliot dated Sept. 20, 1999 (fax copy) re: objection to the filing of D. Ripley's affidavit dated Sept. 16, 1999 Investment Dealers Association
1999-09-16 Supplemental document, affidavit of D. Ripley dated Sept. 16, 1999 re: in support of motion for reconsideration (service on Sept. 17, 1999) Donald Frank Ripley
1999-09-15 Notice of change of solicitor, from Burchell, Hayman to Borden, Elliot Investment Dealers Association
1999-09-09 Correspondence received from, Borden & Elliot dated Sept. 9, 1999 (fax copy) re: will respond to the motion for reconsideration by Sept. 24, 1999
P.S. Notice of change of solicitors requested on Sept. 10, 1999
Investment Dealers Association
1999-08-27 Correspondence received from, D. Ripley dated Aug. 20, 1999 re: reconsideration Donald Frank Ripley
1999-08-27 Motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, 7 copies (order sought: - granting a rehearing by a different panel and an oral hearing)($50.00 received on Sept. 9, 1999)(service on Inv. Dealers Ass. only) - Document not microfilmed but is on file
, Completed on: 1999-09-10
Donald Frank Ripley
1998-03-25 Correspondence received from, from D. Beaulieu sent to Mr. Ripley; He may represent himself
1998-03-06 Correspondence received from, from Mr. Ripley dated Feb. 27\98 Donald Frank Ripley
1997-11-07 Correspondence received from, from Alan J. Stern; re: new address and have not heard of the matter for many years Paul Pommier
1997-11-06 Correspondence received from, dated Oct. 28/97 from Mr. Ripley (hand written) Donald Frank Ripley
1997-10-21 Correspondence received from, from D. Beaulieu to D. Ripley re: sending him a sample of a motion for reconsideration
1997-10-07 Correspondence received from, from D. Ripley to Chief Justice, letter dated Oct. 1, 1997 (hand writing) re: reconsidering leave application Donald Frank Ripley
1992-12-21 Certificate of taxation issued to, Nelligan, Power (Ott., Ont.)
1992-12-21 Decision on the bill of costs, at $2522.96
1992-12-09 Fee on taxation $30, receipt #26296 Paul Pommier
1992-07-03 General proceeding, transcripts received (46 pages)
1992-07-02 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Nova Scotia (Halifax)
1992-07-02 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON)
1992-07-02 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Blois, Nickerson, Palmeter & Bryson (Halifax,NS)
1992-07-02 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1992-06-18 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1992-06-18 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Blois, Nickerson (Halifax,NS)
1992-06-18 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON)
1992-06-18 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD G Co, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed, with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1992-06-16 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-05-28, L'HD G Co
1992-06-08 Correspondence received from, from J.J. Mark Edwards; re: oral hearing for June 16 at 9:30 a.m. Investment Dealers Association
1992-06-03 Correspondence received from, (by fax) of Alan J. Stern, Q.C. confirming that he does not intend to be present for the hearing on June 16, 1992 nor intend to file any submissions Paul Pommier
1992-06-03 Correspondence received from, from A. Roland sent to Blois, Nickerson (Halifax) advising that an oral hearing has been ordered to determine the application for leave to appeal. Matter has been set down for argument before the Court on June 16, 1992 at 9:30 a.m. No further material ma
1992-05-28 General proceeding, to note copy of Notice of Deposit of Judgment and formal pronouncement sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1992-05-28 General proceeding, to note copy of Notice of Deposit of Judgment and formal pronouncement sent to Blois, Bickerson, Palmeter & Bryson (Halifax,NS)
1992-05-28 General proceeding, to note copy of Notice of Deposit of Judgment and formal pronouncement sent to Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON)
1992-05-28 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, An oral hearing is ordered to decide whether this application for leave to appeal should be granted.
Oral hearing ordered, no order as to costs
1992-05-28 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-05-28, L'HD G Co
1992-04-03 Order on motion to strike out
1992-03-31 Affidavit, of service of AMENDED Reply Donald Frank Ripley
1992-03-27 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, AMENDED 5 copies Donald Frank Ripley
1992-03-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G Co
1992-03-10 Service, of application for leave to appeal (Jan. 16/92)
1992-02-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Feb 26, 1992 from Alan J. Stern (Re: Will not be appearing on the motion scheduled on Feb 26, 1992, nor does he intend to make any representations with respect to application for leave.
1992-02-26 Correspondence received from, of Alan J. Stern (by fax) confirming that he will not appear on the motion scheduled to be heard today Paul Pommier
1992-02-26 Decision on motion to strike out, L'HD, 1) the paragraphs 4 through 16 inclusive of the " Applicant's Reply to Respondents' Response" be struck; 2) In the alternative that the Respondent be permitted to file a Response to the to the " Applicant's Reply to Respondents' Response"; 3) That the respondent, The Investment Dealers Association of Canada, be granted its costs of this motion; was reserved and later that same day the following was orderd; " The motion is granted with costs and accordingly, paragraph 4 through 16 inclusive of the applicant's reply to respondent's response are struck as not in the nature of a reply."
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-02-26 Hearing of motion to strike out, 1992-02-26, L'HD
1992-02-26 Submission of motion to strike out, 1992-02-26, L'HD
1992-02-20 General proceeding, 2 copies of respondent's arguments on motion to strike out Investment Dealers Association
1992-02-20 Affidavit, paragraphs 4 to 16 in applicant's reply (2 copies), with service Investment Dealers Association
1992-02-20 Motion to strike out, paragraphs 4 to 16 in applicant 's reply (2 copies ), with service Investment Dealers Association
1992-02-17 Correspondence received from, from Nelligan, Power; re: page 17 of the response to be replace Investment Dealers Association
1992-02-11 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Donald Frank Ripley
1992-02-04 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Paul Pommier
1992-02-04 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Investment Dealers Association
1992-01-20 Correspondence received from, sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON) acknowledge receipt of application for leave. Regret to advise that material does not comply with the Court's requirements as proof of service missing. Application for leave will not be referred until material
1992-01-17 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #23783 Donald Frank Ripley
1992-01-17 Application for leave to appeal, (missing proof of service) 5 copies, Completed on: 1992-03-10 Donald Frank Ripley

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Ripley, Donald Frank Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Pommier, Paul Respondent Active
Dunn, George Respondent Active
Jarry, Rene Respondent Active
Investment Dealers Association Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Ripley, Donald Frank

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Pommier, Paul

Counsel
Name
Alan J. Stern, Q.C.
Contact information
McInnes Cooper
1601 Lower Water St
PO Box 730 Stn Central
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2V1
Telephone: (902) 424-1314
FAX: (902) 242-5635
Email: alan.stern@mcinnescooper.com

Party: Dunn, George

Counsel
Name
Alan J. Stern, Q.C.
Contact information
McInnes Cooper
1601 Lower Water St
PO Box 730 Stn Central
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2V1
Telephone: (902) 424-1314
FAX: (902) 242-5635
Email: alan.stern@mcinnescooper.com

Party: Jarry, Rene

Counsel
Name
Alan J. Stern, Q.C.
Contact information
McInnes Cooper
1601 Lower Water St
PO Box 730 Stn Central
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2V1
Telephone: (902) 424-1314
FAX: (902) 242-5635
Email: alan.stern@mcinnescooper.com

Party: Investment Dealers Association

Counsel
Name
Mary Margaret Fox
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Scotia Plaza
40 King St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6195
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Carole J. Brown
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com

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Lower court rulings

February 5, 1990
Provincial Administrative Tribunals of Nova Scotia

Not available

Conviction: Guilty of 4 charges of professional misconduct

May 29, 1990
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Trial Division

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Application dismissed

November 18, 1991
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

02430

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27