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23312

Her Majesty the Queen v. Ross Nelson Matheson

(Prince Edward Island) (Criminal) (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)
1995-09-25 Close file on Leave
1995-03-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to PEI Dept of Privincial Affairs (Charlottetown, PEI) enclosing their record
1994-11-09 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown)
1994-11-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-11-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Brian Wilson, Q.C. (Ottawa, ON)
1994-09-29 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-09-29, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1994-09-29 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-09-29
1994-09-29 Judgment on the appeal rendered
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-09-29
1994-09-29 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-09-29
1994-09-29 Judgment on the appeal rendered
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-09-29
1994-09-29 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-09-29
1994-09-29 Judgment on the appeal rendered
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-09-29
1994-09-29 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-09-29
1994-09-29 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed and a new trial is ordered, McLachlin J. dissenting.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-09-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Brian Wilson, Q.C. (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-15 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (176 pages) (JOINT WITH 23160-23178-23623)
1994-03-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-03-02, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1994-02-23 Book of authorities, 10 copies (JOINT WITH 23178), with service Charter Committee on Poverty Issues
1994-02-21 Appeal court record, (1 box - joint with Trial Court)
1994-02-21 Trial court record, (1 box - joint with appeal records)
1994-02-15 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (jointwith 23178), with service Charter Committee on Poverty Issues
1994-02-14 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1994-02-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Darrell E. Coombs re: do not consent to the motion to intervene by Charter Commitee on Poverty
1994-02-10 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum to be filed by Feb 15/94 limited to 20 pages. Leave to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes, So
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-02-10 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-02-10, factum to be filed by Feb 15/94 limited to 20 pages. Leave to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes, So
1994-02-10 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-02-10, factum to be filed by Feb 15/94 limited to 20 pages. Leave to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes, So
1994-02-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from McCarthy; re: summarize and position of the parties on the motion for intervention
1994-02-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) re: will not appear at the hearing of the intervention; do not consent to this motion
1994-02-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from McCarthy sent to Darrell Coombs; re: requesting his consent to the intervention
1994-02-03 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Charter Committee on Poverty Issues
1994-02-03 General proceeding, (fax) from Stewart, McKelvey; re: consents to the intervention Ross Nelson Matheson
1994-01-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, by fax) from McCarthy; re: will seek leave to intervene by the Charter Committee on Poverty Issues
1994-01-14 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Ross Nelson Matheson
1994-01-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-03-02
Decision reserved
1993-11-29 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-01-24
1993-11-15 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-10-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from John K. Mitchell; re: consents to use the same Ottawa agent
1993-09-20 Certified casebook Her Majesty the Queen
1993-09-20 Case on appeal, 23 copies (new covers and motion to accept in its present form request - B. Wilson advised), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-06-22 Notice of appeal Her Majesty the Queen
1993-05-27 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-05-27 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-05-27, LaF Co Ia
1993-05-27 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-05-27, LaF Co Ia
1993-05-27 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Darrell E. Coombs (Charlottetown, PEI)
1993-05-27 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Stirling, Scales (Charlottetown, PEI)
1993-01-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co I
1992-12-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Ross Nelson Matheson
1992-12-17 Correspondence received from, sent to Darrell E. Coombs (Charlottetown, PE) re: acknowledgment of receipt of $30. filing fee
1992-12-17 Application for leave to appeal, as filing fee paid, Completed on: 1992-12-17
1992-12-17 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #26323 Her Majesty the Queen
1992-12-01 Correspondence received from, sent to Darrell E. Coombs (Charlottetown, PE) re: acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal. Regret to advise that material does not comply with Court's requirements as filing fee missing. Leave will not be referred until material complies w
1992-11-26 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-11-26 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (no filing fee), with service, Incomplete Her Majesty the Queen

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Matheson, Ross Nelson Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Charter Committee on Poverty Issues Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Darrell E. Coombs, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION BLDG
PO BOX 2000
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island
C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368-4825
FAX: (902) 368-4121
Agent
Name
Brian H. Wilson, Q.C.
Contact information
900 - 155 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5C9
Telephone: (613) 236-6641
FAX: (613) 563-9596

Party: Matheson, Ross Nelson

Counsel
Name
John K. Mitchell
Contact information
Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales
65 GRAFTON ST
PO BOX 2140
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island
C1A 8B9
Telephone: (902) 892-2485
Agent
Name
Brian H. Wilson, Q.C.
Contact information
900 - 155 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5C9
Telephone: (613) 236-6641
FAX: (613) 563-9596

Party: Charter Committee on Poverty Issues

Counsel
Name
Mark J. Freiman
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD Bank Tower
PO Box 48
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Summary

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Lower court rulings

November 9, 1992
Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, Appeal Division

AD 0398

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13