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23773

Kobe ter Neuzen v. Gerald Korn

(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)
1996-11-14 Certificate of taxation issued to, Gowlings
1996-11-14 $50.00 filing fee for a bill of costs for taxation, receipt #33005
1996-11-08 Decision on the bill of costs, by the Registrar at $11,306.31
1996-09-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Sandra J. Harper; re: in the midst of settlement negotiations with Ms. McBride concerning the Bill of Costs
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Perley-Robertson, Panet, Hill & McDougall (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-30 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Kenneth Arenson (Toronto, ON)
1995-10-19 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia, The appeal is dismissed with costs and the judgment of the Court of Appeal is affirmed.
Dismissed, with costs
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Perley-Robertson, Panet, Hill & McDougall (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Kenneth Arenson (Toronto, ON)
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-02-10 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (65 pages)
1995-02-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1995-02-02, LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia
Decision reserved
1995-02-02 Proof of service, of book of authorities
1995-02-01 Proof of service, of books of authorities
1995-01-31 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 and 2 Canadian Hospital Association
1995-01-31 Proof of service, of the Book of Authorities vol. I to III on intervener HIV Group
1995-01-26 Proof of service, of book of authorities
1995-01-25 Book of authorities, 10 copies Kobe ter Neuzen
1995-01-23 Proof of service, of the Respondent's book of authorities
1995-01-20 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 3 Gerald Korn
1995-01-19 Book of authorities, 10 copies Canadian Red Cross Society
1995-01-13 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1995-02-02
Decision reserved
1995-01-11 Proof of service, 1 copy of factum, with service
1995-01-11 Proof of service, 1 copy of respondent's reply to the intervener's factum, with service
1995-01-09 Intervener's factum, 23 copies Canadian Hospital Association
1995-01-09 Respondent's factum, 23 copies (RESPONDENT'S REPLY TO THE INTERVENORS' FACTUM) - see order dated Nov. 14/94 Gerald Korn
1995-01-06 Intervener's factum, 25 copies, with service Canadian Red Cross Society
1995-01-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Judy Hercbergs re: ERRATA IN THE INTERVENER'S FACTUM, HIV-T GROUP (to be inserted in the factum)
1995-01-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from MacMillan, Rooke re: Perley-Robertson has been retained as an Ottawa Agent for the intervener Canadian Red Cross Society (fax copy)
1994-12-22 Order on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene
1994-12-22 Order on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene
1994-12-22 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-12-22 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-12-22, to intervene, McL
1994-12-22 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-12-22, to intervene, McL
1994-12-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, the intervener may file a 20 page factum only by Jan. 9, 1995. There will be no order as to costs. Costs on the appeal are to be determined by the Court., McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-12-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-12-22, the intervener may file a 20 page factum only by Jan. 9, 1995. There will be no order as to costs. Costs on the appeal are to be determined by the Court., McL
1994-12-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-12-22, the intervener may file a 20 page factum only by Jan. 9, 1995. There will be no order as to costs. Costs on the appeal are to be determined by the Court., McL
1994-12-22 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-12-22 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-12-22, to intervene, McL
1994-12-22 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-12-22, to intervene, McL
1994-12-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, the intervener may file a 20 page factum only by Jan. 9, 1995. There will be no order as to costs. Costs on the appeal are to be determined by the Court., McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-12-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-12-22, the intervener may file a 20 page factum only by Jan. 9, 1995. There will be no order as to costs. Costs on the appeal are to be determined by the Court., McL
1994-12-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-12-22, the intervener may file a 20 page factum only by Jan. 9, 1995. There will be no order as to costs. Costs on the appeal are to be determined by the Court., McL
1994-12-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of James I. Minnes (Scott & Aylen) dated Dec. 14/94 1) NOT opposing nor consenting leave to intervene of the Canadian Red Cross Society 2) OPPOSING leave to intervene of the Canadian Hospital Association
1994-12-13 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (reprinted copies filed on Dec. 28/94) HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)
1994-12-12 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint with motion to intervene - 2 copies) Canadian Hospital Association
1994-12-12 Affidavit, of Don J. Holubitsky - 2 copies Canadian Hospital Association
1994-12-12 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies Canadian Hospital Association
1994-12-08 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)
1994-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: does not oppose the intervention by the Canadian Red Cross Society
1994-12-05 Affidavit, Judie Leach Bennett; 2 copies, with service Canadian Red Cross Society
1994-12-05 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service Canadian Red Cross Society
1994-12-05 Affidavit, for leave to intervene; Judie Leach Bennett; 2 copies, with service Canadian Red Cross Society
1994-12-05 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene; 2 copies, with service Canadian Red Cross Society
1994-11-16 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Oct 27/94
1994-11-16 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Oct 27/94, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-11-16 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-11-16, to file the factum to Oct 27/94, Reg
1994-11-16 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-11-16, to file the factum to Oct 27/94, Reg
1994-11-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, LaF, 1. The motion for leave to intervene is granted. The HIV-T Group and the Canadian Association of Transfused Hepatitis C Survivors may file a 20 page factum in the above referenced appeal before December 9, 1994. The Respondent may file a response before January 9, 1995. There will be no order as to costs on this motion. Costs on the appeal are to be determined by the Court.
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-11-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-11-14, LaF
1994-11-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-11-14, LaF
1994-11-09 Affidavit, (by fax) of David Harvey (supplementary) HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)
1994-11-09 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum (letterform) Kobe ter Neuzen
1994-11-09 Affidavit, to file the factum to Oct. 27/94; Eduard J. Van Bemmel Gerald Korn
1994-11-09 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Oct. 27/94 Gerald Korn
1994-11-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from McConnan, Bion, Sandra J. Harper re: supports the application for leave to intervene by HIV-T Group and Can. Ass. of Trasfused Hepatitis C
1994-10-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Sandra J. Harper to D. Beaulieu re: requesting that the appeal be heard early in the Winter term (fax copy) (original received on Oct. 28/94)
1994-10-27 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service Gerald Korn
1994-10-24 Affidavit, of David Harvey re: to file the motion to intervene (joint with motion to intervene) - fax copy HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)
1994-10-24 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene to Oct. 24/94 (joint with motion to intervene) - fax copy HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)
1994-10-24 Affidavit, of David Harvey (joint with Can. Ass. of Transfused Hepatitis C) - fax copy (original received on Nov. 4/94) HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)
1994-10-24 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with Can. Ass. of Transfused Hepatitis C) - fax copy (original received on Nov. 4/94) HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)
1994-10-03 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1995-01-23
1994-09-07 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum admitted on August 9/94
1994-08-08 Appellant's factum, 24 copies Kobe ter Neuzen
1994-06-16 Proof of service, of Case on Appeal vol. I to VI
1994-06-01 Certified casebook, vol. I to VI Kobe ter Neuzen
1994-06-01 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to VI Kobe ter Neuzen
1994-03-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Harper Grey Easton (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-03-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Victoria, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-03-09 Order granting leave to appeal
1994-03-08 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1994-03-08 $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2298 Kobe ter Neuzen
1994-03-07 Notice of appeal, With service Kobe ter Neuzen
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, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-10 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF So Ma, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-02-10 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1994-02-10, LaF So Ma
1994-02-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1994-02-10, LaF So Ma
1994-01-26 General proceeding, 5 copies of formal order of C.A. sent to LaF So Ma Jan 27/94 Kobe ter Neuzen
1993-11-24 Proof of service, of reply
1993-11-22 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1993-11-22
1993-11-22 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So Ma
1993-11-19 Book of authorities, 5 copies of vol. I & II Kobe ter Neuzen
1993-11-19 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Kobe ter Neuzen
1993-11-16 Proof of service, of response (letterform)
1993-11-10 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Gerald Korn
1993-11-09 Correspondence received from, by fax from J. Minnes; re: proof of service enclosed; no reasons of trial court; order of C.A. not yet entered Kobe ter Neuzen
1993-10-28 Correspondence received from, sent to Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) re: application for L/A material does not comply with requirement of the Court
1993-10-20 General proceeding, 5 copies of viva voce evidence Kobe ter Neuzen
1993-10-20 General proceeding, 5 copies of Medical Expert Reports Kobe ter Neuzen
1993-10-20 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #27705 Kobe ter Neuzen
1993-10-20 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing proof of service - reasons of trial court and formal order of C.A.), Incomplete Kobe ter Neuzen

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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
ter Neuzen, Kobe Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Korn, Gerald Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused) Intervener Active
Canadian Association of Transfused Hepatitis CSurvivors Intervener Active
Canadian Red Cross Society Intervener Active
Canadian Hospital Association Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: ter Neuzen, Kobe

Counsel
Name
Sandra J. Harper
Contact information
McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson
420 - 880 DOUGLAS ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 2B7
Telephone: (604) 385-1383
FAX: (604) 385-2841
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: Korn, Gerald

Counsel
Name
Christopher E. Hinkson, Q.C.
Contact information
Harper Grey Easton
3100 - 650 Georgia St West
Box 11504
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385
Email: chinkson@hgelaw.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: HIV-T Group (Blood Transfused)

Counsel
Name
Kenneth Arenson
Contact information
1901 - 8 KING ST E
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 1B5
Telephone: (416) 368-1500
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

Party: Canadian Association of Transfused Hepatitis CSurvivors

Counsel
Name
Kenneth Arenson
Contact information
1901 - 8 KING ST E
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 1B5
Telephone: (416) 368-1500

Party: Canadian Red Cross Society

Counsel
Name
Peter K. Boeckle
Contact information
MacMillan Rooke Boeckle
3005 - 401 BAY ST
BOX 96
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2Y4
Telephone: (416) 360-1194
FAX: (416) 360-8469
Agent
Name
Andrew J.F. Lenz
Contact information
Perley-Robertson, Panet, Hill & McDougall
830 - 99 Bank St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6C1
Telephone: (613) 238-2022
FAX: (613) 238-8775

Party: Canadian Hospital Association

Counsel
Name
Daniel A. Webster, Q.C.
Contact information
Bull, Housser & Tupper
3000 - 1055 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 11130
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3R3
Telephone: (604) 687-6575
FAX: (604) 641-4949
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

November 20, 1991
Supreme Court of British Columbia

91 184

finding of liability in negligence against the Respondent: total sum of $883,800

June 21, 1993
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA014811

see file

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Date modified: 2025-05-13