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22919
Alec Lawson, et al. v. Solicitor General Angus Ree, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-16 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1992-09-14 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1992-09-14 | Correspondence received from, from W.G. Burke-Robertson; re: Helen Sorenson to be added as respondent for the formal judgment | Helen Sorenson |
| 1992-09-14 | Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-09-14 | Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Lang, Michener, Honeywell, Wotherspoon (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-09-10 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-09-10 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Lang, Michener, Honeywell, Wotherspoon (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-09-10 |
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 |
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| 1992-09-10 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-09-10, L'HD G Co | |
| 1992-09-10 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-09-10, L'HD G Co | |
| 1992-06-15 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G Co | |
| 1992-06-09 | Application for leave to appeal, as formal order of C.A. filed, Completed on: 1992-06-09 | |
| 1992-06-09 | General proceeding, 5 copies of formal order of C.A. | Alec Lawson |
| 1992-06-03 | Order on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, With service | |
| 1992-06-01 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, in reply to the respondent's response, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-06-01 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1992-06-01, in reply to the respondent's response, Reg | |
| 1992-06-01 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1992-06-01, in reply to the respondent's response, Reg | |
| 1992-05-21 | Order on motion to add or substitute parties, With service | |
| 1992-05-20 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, IN REPLY over 5 pages | Helen Sorenson |
| 1992-05-20 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, IN REPLY over 5 pages | Coroner Dianne Messier |
| 1992-05-20 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, IN REPLY of over 5 pages | Solicitor General Angus Ree |
| 1992-05-20 | Affidavit, 5 pages (of Michael S. Rankin) | Alec Lawson |
| 1992-05-20 | Motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, IN REPLY over 5 pages | Alec Lawson |
| 1992-05-14 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies (motion for lengthy memo requested), with service | Alec Lawson |
| 1992-05-06 |
Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, adding Helen Sorenson as a party respondent, costs to follow the event on the application for leave to appeal,, So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-05-06 | Hearing of motion to add or substitute parties, 1992-05-06, adding Helen Sorenson as a party respondent, costs to follow the event on the application for leave to appeal,, So | |
| 1992-05-06 | Submission of motion to add or substitute parties, 1992-05-06, adding Helen Sorenson as a party respondent, costs to follow the event on the application for leave to appeal,, So | |
| 1992-05-06 | Affidavit, of Judith R. Wayte; in response to the affidavit of Craig Paterson | Solicitor General Angus Ree |
| 1992-05-06 | Affidavit, of John E. Bethell; in response to the Affidavit of Craig Paterson | Coroner Dianne Messier |
| 1992-05-06 | Affidavit, of Elizabeth E. Watson; in response to the Affidavit of Craig Patterson | Helen Sorenson |
| 1992-05-04 | Affidavit, of Craig Paterson; in response to the affidavit of Elizabeth Watson, dated April 21/92, with service | Alec Lawson |
| 1992-04-27 | Response to motion to add or substitute parties | Coroner Dianne Messier |
| 1992-04-27 | Response to motion to add or substitute parties | Solicitor General Angus Ree |
| 1992-04-27 | Affidavit, of Elizabeth E. Watson, with service | Helen Sorenson |
| 1992-04-27 | Motion to add or substitute parties, With service | Helen Sorenson |
| 1992-04-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Helen Sorenson |
| 1992-04-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Coroner Dianne Messier |
| 1992-04-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Solicitor General Angus Ree |
| 1992-04-03 | General proceeding, to note Ottawa agent for Harper, Grey, Easton is Gowling, Strathy & Henderson and not McCarthy, Tétrault as appears on the second page of the Application filed. | |
| 1992-03-26 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #25214 | Alec Lawson |
| 1992-03-26 | Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, (3 copies of vols. 1 to 3 of Case books) | |
| 1992-03-26 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (Missing C.A. Order), with service, Incomplete | Alec Lawson |
| 1992-03-26 | Correspondence received from, sent to Lang, Michener, Honeywell (Ottawa,ON) acknowledging receipt of application for leave. Regret to inform that material in incomplete as formal order of Court of Appeal missing. Application will not be referred until material complies with Court's re |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson, Alec | Applicant | Active |
| Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada | Applicant | Active |
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| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitor General Angus Ree | Respondent | Active |
| Coroner Dianne Messier | Respondent | Active |
| Sorenson, Helen | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Lawson, Alec
Counsel
#340 - 1090 Homer Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 2W9
Telephone: (604) 669-7311
FAX: (604) 669-2340
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada
Counsel
Halton Hills, Ontario
L7G 4Y4
Telephone: (905) 873-4100
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Solicitor General Angus Ree
Counsel
103 - 1216 BROAD ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 2A5
Telephone: (604) 356-4550
FAX: (604) 388-7133
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Coroner Dianne Messier
Counsel
202 - 5501 KINGSWAY
BURNABY, British Columbia
V5H 2G3
Telephone: (604) 437-0461
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Sorenson, Helen
Counsel
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V5H 2G3
Telephone: (604) 261-9156
FAX: (604) 261-2227
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
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Filed documents
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