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22867

Bradwell Henry Cunningham v. Cherylee Lyn Wheeler, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-09-09 Appeal closed
1994-07-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of BC enclosing their records
1994-04-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy, Tetrault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-04-14 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1994-03-17 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed. The plaintiffs in all three cases should have their costs throughout. La Forest, L'Heureux-Dubé and McLachlin JJ. are dissenting in part. (heard with 22860 and 22863)
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-03-17 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-17 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-17 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-11-12 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (144 pages)
1993-11-04 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-11-04, heard together with 22860-22863, LaF L'HD So Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1993-11-02 Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument
1993-10-29 Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, (4 hours and 15 minutes), with service, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-10-29 Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-10-29, (4 hours and 15 minutes), with service, Reg
1993-10-29 Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-10-29, (4 hours and 15 minutes), with service, Reg
1993-10-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Osler; re: consents to the motion for 4 hours and 15 minutes
1993-10-25 Affidavit, (of Guy P. Brown), with service Cherylee Lyn Wheeler
1993-10-25 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (4 hours and 15 minutes), with service Cherylee Lyn Wheeler
1993-10-22 Book of authorities, 10 copies (JOINT WITH 22860-22863) Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1993-09-24 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-11-04
Decision reserved
1993-06-08 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 22860-22863), with service Confederation Life Insurance Company
1993-05-26 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Cherylee Lyn Wheeler
1993-05-21 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04
1993-04-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ladner, Downs (Vancouver, BC) enclosing Rule 32
1993-04-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Harper, Grey, Easton (Vancouver, BC) enclosing Rule 32
1993-04-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Sugden, McFee & Roos (Vancouver, BC) enclosing Rule 32
1993-04-19 Appeal court record, 1 envelope
1993-03-26 Appellant's factum, 31 copies., with service Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1993-02-09 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file the case on appeal., with service
1993-02-09 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the case on appeal to Feb/03/93, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-02-09 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-02-09, to serve and file the case on appeal to Feb/03/93, Reg
1993-02-09 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-02-09, to serve and file the case on appeal to Feb/03/93, Reg
1993-02-08 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1993-02-08 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1993-02-08 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1993-02-04 Response to motion to extend time, from Robin N. McFee, counsel of the appellant Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1993-02-04 Affidavit, 1 copy (JOINT WITH 22860-22863) Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1993-02-04 Motion to extend time, 1 copy (to file the case on appeal to Feb 3,1993), with service Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1993-02-03 Certified casebook, vol. I to III Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1993-02-03 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to III (joint with 22860-22863 Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1993-01-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-01-22, (joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
1993-01-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-01-22, (joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
1993-01-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (Joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-01-22, (Joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
1993-01-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-01-22, (Joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
1993-01-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-01-22, (joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
1993-01-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-01-22, (joint oral argument is limited to 15 minutes), L'HD
1993-01-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Sugden; re: takes no position with the intervention of Confederation Life Insurance Company, The Great West Life Assurance Company and London Life Insurance Company
1992-12-15 Affidavit, Deborah C. Anschell, with service London Life Insurance Company
1992-12-15 Affidavit, Deborah C. Anschell, with service Great-West Life Assurance Company
1992-12-15 Affidavit, Deborah C. Anschell, with service Confederation Life Insurance Company
1992-12-15 Motion for leave to intervene, With service London Life Insurance Company
1992-12-15 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Great-West Life Assurance Company
1992-12-15 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Confederation Life Insurance Company
1992-11-05 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1992-10-30 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2243 Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1992-10-30 Notice of appeal, (2 copies) Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1992-10-01 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF So G, The application for leave to appeal is granted
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-10-01 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-10-01, LaF So G
1992-10-01 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-10-01, LaF So G
1992-10-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa,ON)
1992-10-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-06-15 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So G
1992-06-04 Application for leave to appeal, as C/A formal Order filed, Completed on: 1992-06-04
1992-06-04 General proceeding, to note C/A formal Order Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1992-03-04 Service, of the application for leave to appeal (letterform )
1992-02-25 $30.00 filing fee, #25036 Bradwell Henry Cunningham
1992-02-20 Correspondence received from, sent to Sugen, McFee & Roos (Vancouver,BC) acknowledging receipt of application for leave. Regret to advise that material does not comply with Court's requirements as filing fee, service, and formal order of Court of Appeal missing. Application will not b
1992-02-17 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (Missing proof of service, filing fee & C/A formal order), Incomplete Bradwell Henry Cunningham

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Cunningham, Bradwell Henry Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Wheeler, Cherylee Lyn Respondent Active
Wheeler, Edward Kenneth Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Confederation Life Insurance Company Intervener Active
Great-West Life Assurance Company Intervener Active
London Life Insurance Company Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Cunningham, Bradwell Henry

Counsel
Names
Robin N. McFee
Richard Sugden
Contact information
Sugden, McFee & Roos
200 - 375 WATER ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 3B6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: Wheeler, Cherylee Lyn

Counsel
Name
Mark M. Skorah
Contact information
Skorah, Doyle, Khanna
1010 - 1040 Georgia St. W.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4N6
Telephone: (604) 602-8500
FAX: (604) 608-1660
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Wheeler, Edward Kenneth

Counsel
Name
Mark M. Skorah
Contact information
Skorah, Doyle, Khanna
1010 - 1040 Georgia St. W.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4N6
Telephone: (604) 602-8500
FAX: (604) 608-1660
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Confederation Life Insurance Company

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

Party: Great-West Life Assurance Company

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

Party: London Life Insurance Company

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

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Lower court rulings

October 9, 1990
Supreme Court of British Columbia

B890418

Action allowed (see file)

December 19, 1991
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA012726

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13