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23300
David Roblin, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Ontario) (Criminal) (As of Right)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-12 | Appeal closed | |
| 1996-06-11 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 env.) | |
| 1994-06-23 | General proceeding, additional reasons rendered June 23/94 (heard with 23302) | |
| 1994-03-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Graham Reynolds, Q.C.; re: communication received from A.G. Alberta pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Supplementary factum sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co Ma, April 5/94 | |
| 1994-03-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from John C. Pearson to Anne Roland re: advising the Court of the position of the Attorney General of Nova Scotia RE: question of the practice to be followed in cases in which a jury is directed to bring in a verdict of not guilty (JOINT WITH 23302) sent | |
| 1994-03-16 | General proceeding, 24 copies of RESPONDENT'S SUPPLEMENTARY FACTUM (JOINT WITH 23302) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co Ma March 25/94, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-03-04 | Supplemental document, 15 copies (directed verdict) (joint with 23302) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co Ma, March 25/94 | David Roblin |
| 1994-03-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. Canada (Ottawa, ON) confirming that A.G. of Canada has until Mar 16/94 to file further submissions requested by the Court | |
| 1994-03-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Frater; re: further submissions requested by the Court will be filed by March 16 | |
| 1994-03-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Frater requesting extension of time re: Court's request for further submissions | |
| 1994-02-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of Canada (Toronto, ON) re: judgment rendered from the bench reserving the right to give additional reasons on the question of directed verdicts. Court is considering the question of the practice to be followed in cases in which a jury is di | |
| 1994-02-01 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto) | |
| 1994-02-01 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-02-01 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-12-08 | Supplemental document, 8 copies of SUPPLEMENTATY BOOK OF AUTHORITIES (GIVEN IN COURT BY THE APPELLANT - JOINT WITH 23302) | David Roblin |
| 1993-12-08 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co Ma Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-12-08 | Hearing of the appeal, 1993-12-08, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co Ma | |
| 1993-11-26 | Respondent's factum, 25 copies (THIS FACTUM REPLACES THE FACTUM FILED ON AUGUST 3/93) (joint with 23302) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1993-11-17 | Book of authorities, 10 copies (JOINT WITH 23302) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1993-11-17 | Appeal court record, (joint with Trial Court - joint with 23302) (additional material filed on Dec. 2/93) | |
| 1993-11-17 | Trial court record, (joint with Appeal Court - joint with 23302) | |
| 1993-11-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from D.D. Graham Reynolds, Q.C.; re: that himself and David Littlefield will be 1 hour for the submission | |
| 1993-09-24 | Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-12-08 | |
| 1993-08-03 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04 | |
| 1993-08-03 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies (joint with 23302), with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1993-06-22 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to one day following the within order, DeRg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-06-22 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-06-22, to file the appellant's factum to one day following the within order, DeRg | |
| 1993-06-22 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-06-22, to file the appellant's factum to one day following the within order, DeRg | |
| 1993-06-16 | Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file the case on appeal to April 19, 1993., with service | |
| 1993-06-11 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum (joint with 23302) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1993-06-11 | Affidavit, to file the appellant's factum (of Philip Campbell ) | David Roblin |
| 1993-06-11 | Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum (joint with 23302) | David Roblin |
| 1993-06-11 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies (joint with 23302), with service | David Roblin |
| 1993-05-25 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the case on appeal to April 19, 1993., Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-05-25 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-05-25, to serve and file the case on appeal to April 19, 1993., Reg | |
| 1993-05-25 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-05-25, to serve and file the case on appeal to April 19, 1993., Reg | |
| 1993-05-12 | Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, With service | |
| 1993-05-11 | Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause | |
| 1993-05-03 |
Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-05-03 | Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-05-03, So | |
| 1993-05-03 | Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-05-03, So | |
| 1993-04-30 | Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1 copy | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1993-04-30 | Affidavit, of Philip Campbell | David Roblin |
| 1993-04-30 | Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, 1 copy, with service | David Roblin |
| 1993-04-29 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Copeland, Liss, Campbell (Toronto, ON) enclosing Rule 32 | |
| 1993-04-29 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Department of Justice (Ottawa, ON) enclosing Rule 32 | |
| 1993-04-19 | Case on appeal, 23 copies of vols. 1 to 5 (joint with 23302), with service | David Roblin |
| 1993-04-16 | Response to motion to extend time, to file and serve the Case on Appeal to April 19, 1993 (joint with 23302) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1993-04-16 | Affidavit, to file and serve the Case on Appeal (of Philip Campbell) (joint with 23302) | David Roblin |
| 1993-04-16 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Case on Appeal to April 19, 1992 (joint with 23302) | David Roblin |
| 1993-01-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Philip Campbell; re: awaiting authorization to proceed in the appeal; should such authorizatio n be granted i will prepare the Case on Appeal | |
| 1992-11-18 | Correspondence received from, sent to Copeland, Liss, Campbell (Toronto,ON) Re: acknowledge receipt of $30 filing fee. | |
| 1992-11-12 | $30.00 filing fee, Receipt No. 26173 | David Roblin |
| 1992-11-12 | Notice of appeal, 1 original, with service | David Roblin |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roblin, David | Applicant | Active |
| Rowbotham, Robert | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Roblin, David
Counsel
31 PRINCE ARTHUR AVE
TORONTO, Ontario
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Telephone: (416) 964-8126
Agent
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Ottawa, Ontario
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FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Rowbotham, Robert
Counsel
11 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1B2
Telephone: (416) 964-8390
FAX: (416) 964-5821
Agent
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
130 King Street West
Suite 3400
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 952-5042
FAX: (416) 973-8253
Email: greynolds@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
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Lower court rulings
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
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motion for a directed verdict of acquittal allowed
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C8091 & C6845
appeals allowed
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