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23113

British Columbia Securities Commission, et al. v. Murray Pezim, 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.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-09-12 Appeal closed
1995-03-14 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1994-09-21 Payment out cheque issued, #2201-01292803
1994-09-21 Approved order for payment out, sent to Rachel Bowden (Finance) today
1994-08-22 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Alberta Justice (Edmonton, AB)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-24 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Albert Justice (Edmonton, AB)
1994-06-24 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-24 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1994-06-24 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1994-06-23 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF So G McL Ia Ma, The appeals are allowed, the judgment of the British Columbia Court of Appeal is set aside and the orders of the British Columbia Securities Commission, dated December 17, 1990, are substituted therefor. The appellants shall have their costs here and in the court below. (Heard with 23107).
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-03-07 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (202 pages) (JOINT WITH 23107)
1994-02-24 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-02-24, CJ LaF So G McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1994-02-24 Book of authorities, 10 copies (FILED after the hearing of the appeal at 15:25 hours and to be distributed to the Justices) Securities Dealers Society of Ontario
1994-02-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Arvay, Finlay re: ENCLOSING CROSS REFERENCE TABLE OF UNREPORTED DECISIONS (TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE JUDGES) - fax copy
1994-02-17 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (JOINT WITH 23107), with service Ontario Securities Commission
1994-02-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Joan Minoque re: duration of argument (joint with 23107)
1994-02-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1994-02-14 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum to Jan 20/94, nunc pro tunc
1994-02-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 20/94, nunc pro tunc, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-02-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-02-14, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 20/94, nunc pro tunc, Reg
1994-02-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-02-14, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 20/94, nunc pro tunc, Reg
1994-02-10 General proceeding, to note an affidavit of service not complying with the rules British Columbia Securities Commission
1994-02-10 Book of authorities, JOINT 10 copies of vol. I to III (joint with 23107 ) British Columbia Securities Commission
1994-02-10 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 23107) (see order of Jan. 26 1994) ), with service Securities Dealers Society of Ontario
1994-01-26 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1994-01-21 Affidavit, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 20/94; Glenda A. Campbell, with service Alberta Securities Commission
1994-01-21 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 20/94, with service Alberta Securities Commission
1994-01-19 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 23107) (original served copy filed 21-01-94) Alberta Securities Commission
1994-01-13 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, The motion for leave to intervene is Granted. The intervener may file a factum before Feb 10/94, and present oral arguments at the hearing for 15 mins., LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-01-13 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-01-13, The motion for leave to intervene is Granted. The intervener may file a factum before Feb 10/94, and present oral arguments at the hearing for 15 mins., LaF
1994-01-13 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-01-13, The motion for leave to intervene is Granted. The intervener may file a factum before Feb 10/94, and present oral arguments at the hearing for 15 mins., LaF
1994-01-12 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file respondent's factum to Dec 15/93
1994-01-12 Decision on motion to extend time, to file respondent's factum to Dec 15/93, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-01-12 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-01-12, to file respondent's factum to Dec 15/93, Reg
1994-01-12 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-01-12, to file respondent's factum to Dec 15/93, Reg
1994-01-11 Affidavit, regarding the motion to intervene by Securities Dealers Society (John L. Finlay) (JOINT WITH 23107), with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1994-01-10 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondents' factum (John L. Finlay) (JOINT WITH 23107) British Columbia Securities Commission
1994-01-10 Affidavit, to file the respondents' factum (Alan J.Lenczner) (JOINT WITH 23107) Murray Pezim
1994-01-10 Motion to extend time, to file the respondents' factum to Dec. 15, 1993 (JOINT WITH 23107) Murray Pezim
1994-01-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-02-24
Decision reserved
1994-01-06 Proof of service, of the respondent's factum (1 copy)
1993-12-21 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 23107), with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1993-12-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: they are not Ottawa agents for the Ontario Securities Commission
1993-12-15 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested) (JOINT WITH 23107) (served on Dec. 13 to Sup. of Brokers and on Dec. 14 to B.C.Securities), with service Murray Pezim
1993-10-25 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-01-24
1993-10-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Alan J. Lenczner re: supports the intervention of the Securities Dealers of Ontario (fax copy)
1993-09-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson; re: opposes the intervention of Securities Dealers Society of Ontario (I04)
1993-09-23 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes, costs of this application reserved to the Court hearing the appeal, with service, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-09-23 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-09-23, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes, costs of this application reserved to the Court hearing the appeal, with service, Co
1993-09-23 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-09-23, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes, costs of this application reserved to the Court hearing the appeal, with service, Co
1993-09-21 General proceeding, (2 copies) AUTHORITIES ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE (joint with 23107), with service Ontario Securities Commission
1993-09-21 General proceeding, (2 copies) FACTUM ON THE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE (joint with 23107), with service Ontario Securities Commission
1993-09-15 Affidavit, (of Oron Sternhill) 2 copies (joint with 23107), with service Securities Dealers Society of Ontario
1993-09-15 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with 23107), with service Securities Dealers Society of Ontario
1993-09-14 Order on motion to dispense with printing
1993-08-30 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-08-27 Response to motion to dispense with printing, of the evidence and exhibits in the case on appeal (1 copy) Murray Pezim
1993-08-26 Affidavit, of Susan E. Ross (1 copy), with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-08-26 Motion to dispense with printing, of the evidence and exhibits (1 copy), with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-08-26 Decision on motion to dispense with printing, With service, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-08-26 Hearing of motion to dispense with printing, 1993-08-26, With service, Reg
1993-08-26 Submission of motion to dispense with printing, 1993-08-26, With service, Reg
1993-08-24 Appeal court record, 1 small box (joint with 23107)
1993-08-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Margaret A. Ross to advise the Court that the firm of Gowling, Strathy & Henderson is acting as Ottawa agent
1993-07-12 Close file on Leave
1993-07-06 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1993-06-30 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes for both appeals (23107), McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-06-30 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-06-30, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes for both appeals (23107), McL
1993-06-30 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-06-30, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes for both appeals (23107), McL
1993-06-30 Certified casebook, vol. I & II (joint with 23107) British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-06-30 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I & II (joint with 23107) British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-06-30 Proof of service, of Case on appeal
1993-06-22 Affidavit, in support of the application for leave to intervene by Alberta Securities Commission of John L. Finlay (1 copy), with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-06-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Alan J. Lenczner Re: not opposing and not consenting to the application for leave to intervene by B. C. Securities Commission
1993-06-08 Affidavit, in support of the application for leave to intervene by Ontario Securities Commission of John L. Finlay (1 copy), with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-06-07 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1993-06-07 Affidavit, of William L. Hess (1 copy - joint with 23107), with service Alberta Securities Commission
1993-06-07 Motion for leave to intervene, (1 copy) (joint with 23107), with service Alberta Securities Commission
1993-05-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from G. A. Campbell Re: application for leave to intervene by Alberta Securities Commission (joint with 23107 - FAX COPY)
1993-05-31 Affidavit, of Robert J. Wright (included in the motion book), with service Ontario Securities Commission
1993-05-31 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service Ontario Securities Commission
1993-05-11 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to make a 15 minutes oral argument,, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-05-11 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-11, and to make a 15 minutes oral argument,, Ma
1993-05-11 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-11, and to make a 15 minutes oral argument,, Ma
1993-05-04 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of A.G. B.C. British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-05-04 Affidavit, With service Attorney General of British Columbia
1993-05-04 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Attorney General of British Columbia
1993-04-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, se4nt to Lenczner, Slaght, Royce, Smith, Griffin (Toronto, ON) enclosing Rule 32
1993-04-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Avray Finlay (Victoria, BC) enclosing Rule 32
1993-03-31 Proof of service, of the notice of appeal
1993-03-30 $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2268 British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-03-30 Notice of appeal, 1 copy British Columbia Securities Commission
1993-03-29 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1993-03-11 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McL Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-11 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-03-11, CJ McL Ia
1993-03-11 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-03-11, CJ McL Ia
1993-03-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Lenczner, Slaght, Royce, Smith, Griffin (Toronto, ON)
1993-03-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1992-11-16 Notice of change of solicitor, from McCarthy to Lenczner, with service John Ivany
1992-11-16 Notice of change of solicitor, from McCarthy to Lenczner, with service Lawrence Page
1992-11-16 Notice of change of solicitor, from McCarthy to Lenczner, with service Murray Pezim
1992-11-09 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL I
1992-11-06 Application for leave to appeal, as formal order of C/A filed, Completed on: 1992-11-06
1992-11-06 General proceeding, 5 copies of formal order of C/A British Columbia Securities Commission
1992-09-22 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Respondent Ivany) 5 copies, with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1992-09-22 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Respondents Pezim & Page) 5 copies, with service British Columbia Securities Commission
1992-09-14 Book of authorities, 5 copies Murray Pezim
1992-09-14 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (joint with 23107), with service John Ivany
1992-09-14 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Murray Pezim
1992-08-07 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #25799 British Columbia Securities Commission
1992-08-05 General proceeding, REFER TO FILE 23107
1992-08-05 Correspondence received from, from Burke-Robertson; re: formal order is forthcoming British Columbia Securities Commission
1992-08-05 Book of authorities, 5 copies British Columbia Securities Commission
1992-08-05 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vols. 1 and 2 (missing $30.00 and formal Order of C.A.), with service, Incomplete British Columbia Securities Commission

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
British Columbia Securities Commission Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Pezim, Murray Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
British Columbia Securities Commission Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Page, Lawrence Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (2) - Appellants
Name Role Status
British Columbia Securities Commission Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (2) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Ivany, John Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Ontario Securities Commission Intervener Active
Alberta Securities Commission Intervener Active
Securities Dealers Society of Ontario Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: British Columbia Securities Commission

Counsel
Name
John L. Finlay
Contact information
Arvay Finlay
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Pezim, Murray

Counsel
Name
Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C.
Contact information
Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin
2300 - 130 Adelaide St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 360-0023
FAX: (416) 360-1054
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: Page, Lawrence

Counsel
Name
Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C.
Contact information
Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin
2300 - 130 Adelaide St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 360-0023
FAX: (416) 360-1054
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: Ivany, John

Counsel
Name
Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C.
Contact information
Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin
2300 - 130 Adelaide St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 360-0023
FAX: (416) 360-1054
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: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
Deborah K. Lovett
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
609 BROUGHTON ST
5TH FL
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 356-8877
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Ontario Securities Commission

Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Alberta Securities Commission

Counsel
Name
Frances L. Zinger
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109TH ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5K 2E8

Party: Securities Dealers Society of Ontario

Counsel
Name
Bryan Finlay, Q.C.
Contact information
Weir & Foulds
1600 - 130 King Street West
P.O. Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
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

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Lower court rulings

May 7, 1992
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA013373/76/77

Appeal from decision of Applicant Commission allowed.

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Date modified: 2025-05-13