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22948
Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd., et al. v. Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board
(Newfoundland & Labrador) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 1994-07-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to C/A of NF (St. John's, NF) enclosing their record (1 box) | |
| 1994-03-31 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Newfoundland | |
| 1994-03-31 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-03-31 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-02-25 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-02-25 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-02-24 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed, but the order of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, Court of Appeal, is varied such that orders of certiorari and mandamus will not issue. The cross-appeal is allowed. It is declared that applications for significant-discovery declarations made pursuant to s. 71(1) of the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, S.C. 1987, c. 3, require the drilling of a fresh offshore well. Each party will bear its own costs, both here and in the courts below. Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-12-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to D. Angus Taylor (Canada-NFLD Offshore Petroleum Board) enclosing copy of video tape of Mobil Oil appeal also invoice of $16.05. | |
| 1993-12-18 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (134 pages) | |
| 1993-12-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from D. Angus Taylor; re: requesting a video copy of the proceedings | |
| 1993-11-30 | General proceeding, to note 10 copies of "Bill C-92" given in Court at the hearing | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-11-30 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1993-11-30, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Decision reserved |
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| 1993-11-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument | |
| 1993-11-24 | Book of authorities, JOINT 10 copies | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-09-24 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-11-30 Decision reserved |
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| 1993-09-23 | Notice of hearing, (1 copy), with service | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-09-08 | Appeal court record, 1 box (joint with Trial record) | |
| 1993-09-08 | Trial court record, 1 box (joint with C/A record) | |
| 1993-08-09 | Order on motion to expedite the appeal, to be heard on November 30, 1993 | |
| 1993-08-09 | Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument | |
| 1993-08-04 |
Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, to be heard on November 30, 1993 Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-08-04 | Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-08-04, to be heard on November 30, 1993 | |
| 1993-08-04 | Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1993-08-04, to be heard on November 30, 1993 | |
| 1993-08-04 | Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1993-08-04, to be heard on November 30, 1993 | |
| 1993-08-04 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, for hearing on November 30/93 and that 1 full day be alloted for the hearing, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-08-04 | Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-08-04, for hearing on November 30/93 and that 1 full day be alloted for the hearing, CJ | |
| 1993-08-04 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-08-04, for hearing on November 30/93 and that 1 full day be alloted for the hearing, CJ | |
| 1993-07-30 | Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, to be allocated one full day for the hearing | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-07-30 | Response to motion to expedite the appeal, to be head on November 30, 1993 | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-07-30 | Affidavit, to be heard on November 30, 1993 (of Martine M.N. Band) | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1993-07-30 | Affidavit, to be allocated one full day for the hearing (of Martine M. N. Band) | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1993-07-30 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, to be allocated one full day for the hearing | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1993-07-30 | Motion to expedite the appeal, to be heard on November 30, 1993 | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1993-05-20 | Reply factum on appeal, ON CROSS-APPEAL 24 copies, with service | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-05-07 | Book of authorities, APPENDIX 10 copies, with service | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1993-05-07 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04 | |
| 1993-05-07 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies (and factum on CROSS-APPEAL), with service | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1993-04-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Halley, Hunt (St. John's, NFLD) enclosing Rule 32 | |
| 1993-04-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Stewart, McKelvey, Stirling, Scales (St. John's, NFLD) enclosing Rule 32 | |
| 1993-03-22 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-02-16 | Proof of service, from the respondent for admitting service of the case on appeal | |
| 1993-01-20 | Case on appeal, 23 copies | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1993-01-20 | Certified casebook, 1 copy | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1992-11-18 | Notice of cross appeal, With service | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1992-10-22 | Notice of deposit of security, 1 copy, with service | |
| 1992-10-21 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2239 | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1992-10-21 | Notice of appeal, 1 copy, with service | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1992-10-14 | Order granting leave to appeal, With service | |
| 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 |
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| 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, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-10-01 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-06-08 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So G | |
| 1992-05-06 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1992-04-29 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1992-04-24 | Application for leave to appeal, as signed C/A Order filed, Completed on: 1992-04-24 | |
| 1992-04-24 | General proceeding, to note signed copy of C/A Order | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1992-04-15 | Proof of service, of application for leave to appeal | |
| 1992-04-15 | Correspondence received from, from Stikeman, Elliott; re: retained as solicitors | Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board |
| 1992-04-10 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #25290 | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1992-04-10 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing proof of service - formal Order of C.A. not signed - Notice of application not in accordance with Rule 23(1)(c)(i)), Incomplete | Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. |
| 1992-04-10 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ott,ON) acknowledging receipt of Application for leave. Regret to advise that material is incomplete as service, formal order of Court of Appeal, and Notice of Application for Leave is not in accordance with Rule 23(1 |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd. | Applicant | Active |
| Gulf Canada Resources Limited | Applicant | Active |
| Petro-Canada Inc. | Applicant | Active |
| Chevron Canada Resources Limited | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd.
Counsel
100 NEW GOWER ST
PO BOX 5038 STN C
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5V3
Telephone: (709) 722-4270
FAX: (709) 722-4565
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Gulf Canada Resources Limited
Counsel
100 NEW GOWER ST
PO BOX 5038 STN C
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5V3
Telephone: (709) 722-4270
FAX: (709) 722-4565
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Petro-Canada Inc.
Counsel
100 NEW GOWER ST
PO BOX 5038 STN C
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5V3
Telephone: (709) 722-4270
FAX: (709) 722-4565
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Chevron Canada Resources Limited
Counsel
100 NEW GOWER ST
PO BOX 5038 STN C
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5V3
Telephone: (709) 722-4270
FAX: (709) 722-4565
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board
Counsel
SCOTIA CENTRE
PO BOX 610 STN C
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5L3
Telephone: (709) 726-6124
FAX: (709) 722-0483
Agent
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Court of Appeal
3151
order in the nature of certiorari quashing the decision refusing to consider app
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador - Court of Appeal
1991 No. 3
Appeal allowed
Filed documents
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