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23899

MacMillan Bloedel Limited, et al. v. John Richard Ludbrooke Youell, 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)
1995-07-10 Close file on Leave
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-16 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD G McL, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1994-06-16 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-16 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-03 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G McL
1994-02-08 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application, to Dec 6/93
1994-02-01 Proof of service, of response
1994-01-31 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 6 copies John Richard Ludbrooke Youell
1994-01-19 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file respondent's response to Jan 31, 1994
1994-01-19 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file respondent's responde to Jan 31, 1994, DeRg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-01-19 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-01-19, to serve and file respondent's responde to Jan 31, 1994, DeRg
1994-01-19 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-01-19, to serve and file respondent's responde to Jan 31, 1994, DeRg
1994-01-14 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's memorandum (C. Harvey) - 1 copy MacMillan Bloedel Limited
1994-01-14 Affidavit, to file the respondent's memorandum (Murray A. Clemens) - 1 copy John Richard Ludbrooke Youell
1994-01-14 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's memorandum to Jan. 31, 94 (1 copy) John Richard Ludbrooke Youell
1993-12-30 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to Dec 6/93, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-12-30 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-12-30, to Dec 6/93, Co
1993-12-30 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-12-30, to Dec 6/93, Co
1993-12-21 Correspondence received from, of Murray A. Clemens (Campney & Murphy) to consent the extension of time to file the application for leave to Dec. 6/93 (to be SENT WITH APPLICATION) John Richard Ludbrooke Youell
1993-12-21 Affidavit, (of James I. Minnes) (to be SENT WITH APPLICATION) MacMillan Bloedel Limited
1993-12-21 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to Dec. 6/93 (to be SENT WITH APPLICATION) MacMillan Bloedel Limited
1993-12-06 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (formal order of C.A. missing and extension of time requested ?? - Joan from Scott & Aylen advised on Dec. 14, 93 (reasons for judgment rendered on May 27, ALSO, supplementary reasons rendered on Oct.7, 1993), with service With service, Completed on: 1994-03-02 MacMillan Bloedel Limited
1993-12-06 $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 27928 MacMillan Bloedel Limited

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
MacMillan Bloedel Limited Applicant Active
Canadian Transport Company Limited Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Youell, John Richard Ludbrooke Respondent Active
Orion Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (U.K.) Ltd. Respondent Active
English & America Ins. Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Nippon Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (U.K.) Ltd. Respondent Active
Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Sphere Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Drake Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Threadneedle Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Insurance Company of North America (U.K.) Ltd. Respondent Active
Bishopgate Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Indemnity Marine Assurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
British Law Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Réunion française soc. anon. d'assurances et deréassurances Respondent Active
Albion Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Ocean Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Scottish Lion Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Provincial Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Minister Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Andrew Weir Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Active
Insurance Corporation of Ireland Ltd. Respondent Active
Hansa Marine Insurance Co. (U.K.) Ltd. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: MacMillan Bloedel Limited

Counsel
Name
Christopher Harvey, Q.C.
Contact information
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 Georgia St West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
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: Canadian Transport Company Limited

Counsel
Name
Christopher Harvey, Q.C.
Contact information
Russell & DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 Georgia St West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
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: Youell, John Richard Ludbrooke

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Orion Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (U.K.) Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: English & America Ins. Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Nippon Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (U.K.) Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Sphere Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Drake Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Threadneedle Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Insurance Company of North America (U.K.) Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Bishopgate Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Indemnity Marine Assurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: British Law Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Réunion française soc. anon. d'assurances et deréassurances

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Albion Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Ocean Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Scottish Lion Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Provincial Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Minister Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Andrew Weir Insurance Co. Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Insurance Corporation of Ireland Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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: Hansa Marine Insurance Co. (U.K.) Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Murray A. Clemens
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 Georgia St West
PO Box 48800 - Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
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

March 11, 1991
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C881138

applicants' application for indemnity allowed

May 27, 1993
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA013800

appeal allowed

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