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24148

Philip Keith Fire, et al. v. Georges-André Longtin, et al.

(Ontario) (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)
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Bell, Baker (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Raven, Jewitt, Allen (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-30 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1995-10-20 General proceeding, (transcripts received - 71 pages)
1995-10-19 Judgment on the appeal rendered, So Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Bell, Baker (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Raven, Jewitt, Allen (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-04 Hearing of the appeal, 1995-10-04, So Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1995-09-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, letter dated 25/09/95 W. Kirk Russell.
1995-09-25 General proceeding, 24 copies of breif of affidavits of the intervener Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-25 Intervener's factum, 24 copies. Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-25 Book of authorities, 10 copies Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Bell, Baker re: names of counsel at the hearing of the appeal (fax copy)
1995-09-21 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30690 Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-21 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, All revised factums should be filed by Tuesday, Sept 26/95, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-09-21 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1995-09-21, All revised factums should be filed by Tuesday, Sept 26/95, McL
1995-09-21 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1995-09-21, All revised factums should be filed by Tuesday, Sept 26/95, McL
1995-09-20 Book of authorities, 10 copies (JOINT), with service Philip Keith Fire
1995-09-20 Appellant's argument on the motion to adduce new evidence, 5 copies, with service Philip Keith Fire
1995-09-19 General proceeding, 2 copies of Book of Authorities of the Intervener, Can. Bar Association on motion to adduce new evidence - book form Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-19 Motion to adduce new evidence, (factum of the Intervener - Can. Bar Association) 2 copies - book form Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-19 Affidavit, of Kirk Russell (2 copies - book form) Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-19 Motion to adduce new evidence, 2 copies (book form) (service admitted on Sept. 15/95 to the appellants) Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-09-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Fasken, Campbell (Kirk Russell) to Christine Silversides, letter dated Sept. 18/95 re: acknowledgment of the receipt of the motion to adduce new evidence (fax copy)
1995-09-18 Response to the motion to adduce new evidence, of Bell, Baker to M. Larmour, letter dated Sept. 18/95 (fax copy) re: motion of Can. Bar Ass. Georges-André Longtin
1995-09-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to M. Larmour, letter dated Sept. 18/95 re: in opposition to the application of the Canadian Bar Ass. (fax copy)
1995-09-13 Notice of hearing, With service Philip Keith Fire
1995-09-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson re: duration of argument
1995-09-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1995-10-04
Decision reserved
1995-08-22 Order on motion to extend time, to intervene
1995-08-22 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1995-06-29 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-06-29 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-06-29, to intervene, McL
1995-06-29 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-06-29, to intervene, McL
1995-06-29 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-06-29 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-06-29, McL
1995-06-29 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-06-29, McL
1995-06-27 General proceeding, 2 copies of appellant's book of authorities on motion fore leave to intervene made by the Canadian Bar Association, with service Philip Keith Fire
1995-06-27 General proceeding, to note 2 copies of the appellant's argument on motion for leave to intervene made by the Canadian Bar Association (bookform), with service Philip Keith Fire
1995-06-22 General proceeding, 2 copies of BOOK OF AUTHORITIES OF THE PROPOSED INTERVENER - BOOK FORM, with service Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-06-22 General proceeding, 2 copies of FACTUM OF THE PROPOSED INTERVENER - BOOK FORM, with service Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-06-20 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Canadian Bar Association Georges-André Longtin
1995-06-01 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Georges-André Longtin
1995-05-26 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1995-10-02
1995-04-25 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 22425 Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-04-11 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Bell, baker (re: motion to intervene by Canadian Bar Ass.) - letter form Georges-André Longtin
1995-04-11 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Shibley, Righton (re: intervention by Canadian Bar Ass.) - letter form - CONSENTS FOR AN EXTENSION OF SERVICE OF THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE TO MARCH 31, 1995 Philip Keith Fire
1995-04-11 Affidavit, of Craig R. Carter et al (included in the motion book), with service Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-04-11 Motion for leave to intervene, (2 copies - book form) SERVICE ADMITTED ON MARCH 31, 1995 (N.B. $50.00 missing), with service Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-04-11 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene to April 11, 1995 (ORDER DATED JAN. 12/95 GRANTED LEAVE TO MARCH 15, 1995) - book form (joint with the motion to intervene), with service Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-03-31 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Philip Keith Fire
1995-02-01 Certified casebook, With service Philip Keith Fire
1995-01-30 Case on appeal, 23 copies Philip Keith Fire
1995-01-12 Decision on motion to extend time, to Mar 15/95, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-01-12 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-01-12, to Mar 15/95, Co
1995-01-12 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-01-12, to Mar 15/95, Co
1995-01-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Shibley, Righton (Christine Silversides) re: CONSENT TO THE EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE THE MOTION TO INTERVENE OF CAN. BAR ASS. BUT OPPOSES TO THE INTERVENTION ITSELF (fax copy)
1995-01-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Bell, Baker (Roger R. Mills) re: do not oppose to the extension of time to file a motion to intervene of Canadian Bar Ass. to March 15/95 (fax copy)
1995-01-03 Affidavit, to file a motion for leave to intervene to Mar. 15 1995 (of Gerald L.R. Ranking) (bookform) 2 copies Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1995-01-03 Motion to extend time, to file a motion for leave to intervene to Mar. 15 1995 (bookform) 2 copies Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
1994-11-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bell, Baker (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-11-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Shibley Righton (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-11-21 Order granting leave to appeal
1994-11-21 Order granting leave to appeal
1994-11-04 Notice of deposit of security, receipt #2321, with service
1994-11-04 Proof of service, of the Notice of Appeal admitted on Nov. 3/94
1994-11-03 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #2321 Philip Keith Fire
1994-11-03 Notice of appeal, (1 copy) Philip Keith Fire
1994-10-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Bell, Baker (Ottawa, ON)
1994-10-11 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Shibley Righton (Toronto, ON)
1994-10-06 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ Co Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-06-27 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Co Ia
1994-06-15 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Philip Keith Fire
1994-06-07 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Georges-André Longtin
1994-06-07 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Georges-André Longtin
1994-05-26 Correspondence received from, sent to Shibley Righton (Toronto, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with the enclosed filing fee
1994-05-17 Book of authorities, 5 copies Philip Keith Fire
1994-05-17 $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 24588 Philip Keith Fire
1994-05-17 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1994-05-17 Philip Keith Fire

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Fire, Philip Keith Applicant Active
Fire, Cathy Fran Applicant Active
Fire, Samuel Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Longtin, Georges-André Respondent Active
Longtin, Gloria G. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Canadian Bar Association - Ontario Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Fire, Philip Keith

Counsel
Name
Michael C. Birley
Contact information
Shibley, Righton
1900 - 401 BAY ST
BOX 32
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2Z1
Telephone: (416) 363-9381
FAX: (416) 214-5438
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Fire, Cathy Fran

Counsel
Name
Michael C. Birley
Contact information
Shibley, Righton
1900 - 401 BAY ST
BOX 32
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2Z1
Telephone: (416) 363-9381
FAX: (416) 214-5438
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Fire, Samuel

Counsel
Name
Michael C. Birley
Contact information
Shibley, Righton
1900 - 401 BAY ST
BOX 32
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2Z1
Telephone: (416) 363-9381
FAX: (416) 214-5438
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Longtin, Georges-André

Counsel
Name
Roger Mills
Contact information
Bell, Baker
500 - 116 LISGAR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 0C2
Telephone: (613) 237-3444

Party: Longtin, Gloria G.

Counsel
Name
David C. Thompson, Q.C.
Contact information
Bell, Baker
500 - 116 LISGAR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 0C2
Telephone: (613) 237-3444

Party: Canadian Bar Association - Ontario

Counsel
Name
Gerald L.R. Ranking
Contact information
Fasken, Campbell, Godfrey
TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 20
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1N6
Telephone: (416) 366-8381
FAX: (416) 364-7813
Agent
Name
James G. Cameron
Contact information
Raven, Jewitt, Allen
1600 - 220 Laurier Ave West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Z9
Telephone: (613) 567-2901
FAX: (613) 567-2921

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Lower court rulings

March 31, 1992
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

17906/87A

see file

March 21, 1994
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C11787

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13