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23739

Mayfield Investments Ltd., et al. v. Gillian Stewart, et al.

(Alberta) (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)
1995-03-22 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1995-02-15 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1995-02-15 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Nelligan, Power
1995-02-15 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1995-02-09 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Edmonton)
1995-01-27 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-01-27 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON)
1995-01-27 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1995-01-26 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed and the action against Mayfield Investments Ltd. is dismissed with costs throughout. The cross-appeal by Gillian Stewart and Keith Stewart against the finding by the courts below that Stuart Pettie was not grossly negligent is dismissed.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-12-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of the Registrar sent by fax to Ms. Patricia Wilson (Osler Hoskin); to Ed Van Bemmel (Gowling Strathy & Henderson); to Philip Warner, Q.C. (Bishop & McKenzie) and Daniel Hagg (Bryan & Company) to confirm that the Court does not wish to accept the article
1994-11-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from J.P. Warner; re: counsel opposite is not aware that the Court appreciates counsel bringing to their attention scholarly treatises published
1994-11-24 General proceeding, 10 copies of an article "THE GRADUATE" Gillian Stewart
1994-11-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from N. PhiLlip Warner to A. Roland re: enclosing 10 copies of the article "The Graduate"
1994-11-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Daniel W. Hagg; re: object to further submissions being provided to the Court in this fashion (original filed Nov. 28/94)
1994-10-24 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (123 pages)
1994-10-13 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-10-13, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1994-10-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1994-09-29 Appeal court record, 1 box.
1994-09-29 Trial court record, 1 box.
1994-09-26 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-09-13 Notice of hearing, With service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-09-12 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-10-13
Decision reserved
1994-09-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of J. Philip Warner (Bishop McKenzie) to Mr. Daniel W. Hagg, Q.C. dated Sept. 2/94 re how he will use his time for pleading
1994-08-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Bishop & McKenzie to D. Beaulieu re: need a total of 3 hours for the argument of the appeal (fax copy)
1994-08-08 Notice of hearing, With service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-08-02 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Stuart David Pettie
1994-08-02 Reply factum on appeal, TO THE CROSS-APPEAL 24 copies, with service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-07-20 Appellant's factum, ON SECOND APPEAL (joint with the FACTUM ON FIRST APPEAL AND FACTUM ON CROSS-APPEAL) 24 copies, with service Gillian Stewart
1994-07-20 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-10-03
1994-07-20 Respondent's factum, AND FACTUM ON CROSS-APPEAL (joint with the FACTUM ON SECOND APPEAL) 24 copies, with service Gillian Stewart
1994-07-04 Supplemental document, 24 copies of SUPPLEMENTARY CASE ON APPEAL, with service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-07-04 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-06-22 Order granting leave to cross-appeal
1994-06-16 Notice of cross appeal, (1 copy), with service Gillian Stewart
1994-06-13 Proof of service, of the case on appeal (Allan A. Greber)
1994-06-10 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson enclosing a copy of Notice of Deposit of judgment and formal pronouncement re: cross-appeal
1994-06-10 Correspondence received from, sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of the Notice of Deposit of Judgment and formal pronouncement re: cross-appeal
1994-06-10 Correspondence received from, sent to Nelligan, Power enclosing copy of the Notice of Deposit of Judgment and formal pronouncement re: cross-appeal
1994-06-03 Certified casebook, vol. I to III Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-06-03 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to III Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-06-02 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to cross-appeal
1994-04-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Peter R. Chomicki, Q.C.; re: do not intend to file any material on the leave to cross-appeal
1994-04-18 Other memorandum of argument on application for leave, REPLY TO THE APPLICATION FOR CROSS-APPEAL 5 copies, with service Gillian Stewart
1994-04-13 Other memorandum of argument on application for leave, 5 copies, with service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-03-28 Notice of cross appeal, 5 copies (referred to CJ Co I, April 19/94), with service Gillian Stewart
1994-03-15 Proof of service, of the notice of deposit of security
1994-03-14 Order granting leave to appeal
1994-03-14 Order granting leave to appeal
1994-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Chomicki Baril (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bishop & McKenzie (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bryan & Company (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-03-11 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2302 Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-03-11 Notice of deposit of security, direction #2299, with service
1994-03-11 Proof of service, of Notice of Appeal
1994-03-10 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2299 Gillian Stewart
1994-03-10 Notice of appeal, With service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1994-02-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Bishop & McKenzie (Edmonton, AB)
1994-02-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Chomicki Baril (Edmonton, AB)
1994-02-10 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ Co Ia, The applications for leave to appeal are granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-01-14 Proof of service, of the applicant's reply
1994-01-07 Correspondence received from, of Michael L. Phelan (Osler Hoskin) dated Jan. 6, 1994 to suggest that the full text of the October 5 decision is not required and that the matter can be dealt with on the basis of the existing record Gillian Stewart
1994-01-05 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, of Mayfield Investments Ltd. (on leave to cross- appeal) 5 copies Gillian Stewart
1994-01-04 Affidavit, of service of the reply of Mayfield Investments Ltd. to the application for leave to cross-appeal by G. Stewart (Daniel W. Hagg)
1993-12-24 Correspondence received from, sent to Bryan & Company (Edmonton, AB) re: application for leave relating to the supplemental reasons of the Court of Appeal
1993-12-23 Memorandum of argument in response to the cross-appeal, 5 copies (re SECOND APPLICATION), with service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1993-12-03 $30.00 filing fee, #27920 (SECOND APPLICATION) Gillian Stewart
1993-11-22 All material on the application for leave to cross-appeal submitted to the Judges
1993-11-22 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Co Ia
1993-10-27 Book of authorities, 5 copies (joint) Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1993-10-27 Correspondence received from, from Osler; re: changes in the response Gillian Stewart
1993-10-26 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1993-10-22 Affidavit, of Eric W. Single Gillian Stewart
1993-10-21 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Gillian Stewart
1993-10-20 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Stuart David Pettie
1993-10-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) re: application for L/A missing Formal Appeal Ct. Judg. has not been entered
1993-10-01 Appeal Court record, (3 copies of vol. 1 to 3) (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL)
1993-10-01 $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 27620 Mayfield Investments Ltd.
1993-10-01 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (formal judgment of C.A. has not been entered), with service, Completed on: 1993-11-22 Mayfield Investments Ltd.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Mayfield Investments Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Stewart, Gillian Respondent Active
Stewart, Keith Respondent Active
Pettie, Stuart David Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Stewart, Gillian Applicant Active
Stewart, Keith Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Mayfield Investments Ltd. operating as the Mayfield Inn Respondent Active
Pettie, Stuart David Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Mayfield Investments Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Daniel W. Hagg, Q.C.
Contact information
Bryan & Company
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.com
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Stewart, Gillian

Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Stewart, Keith

Counsel
Name
J. Philip Warner, Q.C.
Contact information
Bishop & McKenzie
2500 - 10104, 103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1V3
Telephone: (403) 421-2464
FAX: (403) 426-1305
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Pettie, Stuart David

Counsel
Name
Peter R. Chomicki, Q.C.
Contact information
Chomicki Baril
2101 - 10060 JASPER AVE NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4K2
Telephone: (403) 423-3441
FAX: (403) 420-1763
Agent
Name
J.J. Mark Edwards
Contact information
Nelligan Power
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

Party: Mayfield Investments Ltd. operating as the Mayfield Inn

Counsel
Name
Daniel W. Hagg, Q.C.
Contact information
Bryan & Company
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.com
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & 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 10, 1990
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8603 09638

action in damages against the applicant dismissed

June 4, 1993
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

9103-0617-AC

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13