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24216
Morris Manning, et al. v. Casey Hill, et al.
(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
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| 1995-08-21 | Appeal closed | |
| 1995-08-21 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1995-08-16 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 1995-08-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ministry of the A.G. (Toronto, ON) enclosing their record | |
| 1995-08-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Robert J. Sharpe (Toronto, ON) | |
| 1995-08-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Toronto, ON) | |
| 1995-08-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-08-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson | |
| 1995-08-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-08-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-08-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-08-11 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto) | |
| 1995-07-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Toronto, ON) | |
| 1995-07-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-07-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-07-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-07-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson | |
| 1995-07-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Robert J. Sharpe (Toronto, ON) | |
| 1995-07-21 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-07-20 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 1995-03-06 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (283 pages) | |
| 1995-02-20 | Proof of service, of factum in response to the motion to adduce fresh evidence | |
| 1995-02-20 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1995-02-20, LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Decision reserved |
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| 1995-02-20 |
Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-02-20 | Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1995-02-20, LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma | |
| 1995-02-20 | Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1995-02-20, LaF L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma | |
| 1995-02-20 | General proceeding, to note 8 copies of EXCERPT of Cross-Examination.. .. given in Court | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-20 | General proceeding, to note 8 copies of HISTORY OF CHARTER SUBMISSIONS given in Court | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-20 | General proceeding, to note 8 copies of COMPENDIUM OF THE APPELLANT given in Court | Morris Manning |
| 1995-02-20 | General proceeding, to note 8 copies of "Gazette v. Snyder" given in Court | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-17 | General proceeding, 20 copies of AID TO ORAL ARGUMENT OF THE RESPONDENT CASEY HILL (red book) | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-17 | General proceeding, 24 copies of FACTUM OF THE RESPONDENT'S CASEY HILL IN RESPONSE TO THE MOTION TO ADDUCE FRESH EVIDENCE BROUGHT BY THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF TORONTO | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-17 | General proceeding, 24 copies of FACTUM OF THE RESPONDENT CASEY HILL (IN SUPPORT) ON THE MOTION TO ADDUCE FRESH EVIDENCE BROUGHT BY CASEY HILL | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Lori Sterling to M. Larmour re: letter dated Feb. 16/95 - motion to introduce fresh evidence; the appellant seeks to rely on part of the decision which sets out a portion of the submission by the Min. of the Att. Gen. for Ont. (fax copy) sent to LaF | |
| 1995-02-17 | Proof of service, of book of authorities | |
| 1995-02-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument | |
| 1995-02-16 | Supplemental factum, 24 copies of FACTUM OF THE APPELLANT, CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR LEAVE PERMITTING THE RECEIPT OF FURTHER EVIDENCE, with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-16 | Supplemental factum, 24 copies of FACTUM OF THE APPELLANT, CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY IN RESPONSE TO MOTION TO ADDUCE FRESH EVIDENCE BROUGHT BY S. CASEY HILL, with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-16 | Supplemental document, 10 copies of SUPPLEMENTARY BOOK OF AUTHORITIES OF THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF TORONTO | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-16 | General proceeding, 10 copies of judgment of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (TO BE REPLACED IN VOL. 3, TAB 52 OF THE RESPONDENT'S BRIEF OF AUTHORITIES) (TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE JUDGES) | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from M. Somerville to M. Larmour re: duration of argument (fax copy) | |
| 1995-02-15 | Proof of service, of the Book of Authorities of Att. Gen. for Ontario (fax copy) (Nancy Bray) | |
| 1995-02-15 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 of 2 (joint with interveners Media Coalition and Can. Civil Liverties) | Writers' Union of Canada |
| 1995-02-15 | Trial court record, 1 box (containing 1 video cassette and TRIAL BRIEF OF THE PLAINTIFF) | |
| 1995-02-15 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, for leave to file a factum without marginal numbering, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-02-15 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1995-02-15, for leave to file a factum without marginal numbering, Reg | |
| 1995-02-15 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1995-02-15, for leave to file a factum without marginal numbering, Reg | |
| 1995-02-15 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, for leave to file the factum without marginal numbering, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-02-15 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1995-02-15, for leave to file the factum without marginal numbering, Reg | |
| 1995-02-15 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1995-02-15, for leave to file the factum without marginal numbering, Reg | |
| 1995-02-14 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-02-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Tory, Tory; re: exhibits from the trial will be courriered and must be in the Court room at the hearing of the appeal | |
| 1995-02-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Weir & Foulds; re: Bryan Finlay, Q.C . and Christopher J. Tzekas will take one hour for submission | |
| 1995-02-14 | Proof of service, 1 copy of factum in reply to the A.G. Ontario | |
| 1995-02-14 | Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies (REPLY TO THE FACTUM OF THE INTERVENER, ATT. GEN. FOR ONTARIO) (see order Jan. 26/95), with service | Morris Manning |
| 1995-02-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from James Minnes re: duration of argument for the respondent | |
| 1995-02-13 | Proof of service, of the notice of motion and affidavit of Brian MacLeod Rogers (Susan Messenger) | |
| 1995-02-13 | Proof of service, of the motion record of S. Casey Hill (Tim Costigan) | |
| 1995-02-13 | Proof of service, of the motion and affidavit of K. Roach (Jeanette Williams) | |
| 1995-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, of Gowling, Strathy (Marc Somerville) re: motion to accept the intervener's factum, Can. Daily Newspaper in its present form (letter form) | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, of Weir, Foulds (C. Tzekas) re: motion to accept the intervener, Can. Daily Newspaper in its present form (letter form) | Morris Manning |
| 1995-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, of Robert P. Armstrong re: to accept the intervener's factum, Can. Daily Newspaper et al, in its present form (letter form) | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-13 | Affidavit, of Brian MacLeod Rogers (re: to accept the intervener's factum in its present form) | Canadian Daily Newspaper Association |
| 1995-02-13 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (to accept the factum in its present form without every tenth lines numbered) | Canadian Daily Newspaper Association |
| 1995-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, of Bryan Finlay re: motion to accept the intervener's factum, Can. Civil Liberties in its present form (letter form) | Morris Manning |
| 1995-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, of Tory, Tory re: motion to accept the intervener's factum, Can. Civil Liberties, in its present form (letter form) | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, of Gowling, Strathy (letter form) for factum of the Int. Canadian Civil Liberties accepted in its present form | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-13 | Affidavit, of Kent Roach re: motion to accept the intervener's factum in its present form without every tenth lines numbered) | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1995-02-13 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (to file the intervener's factum, Canadian Civil Liberties in its present form, without every tenth line) | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1995-02-13 | Affidavit, of Christopher James Tzekas re: motion to accept the appellant's factum in its present form - book form - 2 copies, with service | Morris Manning |
| 1995-02-13 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, 2 copies (TO ACCEPT THE APPELLANT'S FACTUM IN ITS PRESENT FORM, WITHOUT EVERY TENTH LINE NUMBERED) - BOOK FORM, with service | Morris Manning |
| 1995-02-13 | Respondent's argument on the motion to adduce new evidence, 11 copies (IN RESPONSE TO THE AFFIDAVIT OF VICTOR URBAN IN SCIENTOLOGY'S MOTION TO ADDUCE FRESH EVIDENCE - see motion dated Jan. 30/95) (TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE JUDGES FOR THE HEARING OF THE APPEAL) | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-13 | Motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies (TO BE HEARD AT THE HEARING OF THE APPEAL) | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-13 | General proceeding, 12 copies of FRESH EVIDENCE OF THE RESPONDENT, S. CASEY HILL - SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE - TO BE SENT TO THE JUDGES | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-13 | Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies IN REPLY TO THE FACTUM OF THE INT., THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR ONTARIO (see order dated Jan. 26/95) | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-02-10 | Supplemental factum, 24 copies of REPLY FACTUM OF THE RESPONDENT (see order dated Jan. 26/95) | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-10 | Supplemental document, 10 copies of SUPPLEMENTARY BRIEF OF AUTHORITIES | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from James Minnes re: duration of argument (fax copy) | |
| 1995-02-06 | Proof of service, of factum | |
| 1995-02-06 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (see order dated Jan. 26/95), with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-02-06 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of BRANDEIS BRIEF OF THE INTERVENER, ATT. GEN. FOR ONTARIO | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-02-03 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (motion to accept in its present form without lines numbered requested), with service | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1995-02-03 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 5 | Morris Manning |
| 1995-02-03 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 3 | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-03 | Respondent's factum, 25 copies | Casey Hill |
| 1995-02-03 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Writers' Union of Canada |
| 1995-02-03 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies THE MEDIA COALITION (I05 to I09) (motion to accept in its present form without lines numbered requested), with service | Canadian Daily Newspaper Association |
| 1995-01-31 | Notice of change of counsel, formerly represented by Stikeman, Elliott has appointed Weir & Foulds as solicitors | Morris Manning |
| 1995-01-31 | Appellant's factum, 25 copies (motion to accept in its present form without lines numbered requested), with service | Morris Manning |
| 1995-01-30 | Appellant's argument on the motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies (TO BE HEARD AT THE HEARING OF THE APPEAL), with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-01-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Stikeman, Elliott; re: share a number of concerns expressed by Mr. Sommerville. Will want to file a reply factum | |
| 1995-01-26 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, L'HD, the factum of the intervenor to be filed by Feb 6/95 with an argument of 20 pages and oral hearing of 20 minutes. The appellant is allowed to file a reply if need be by Feb. 13/95. The respondent will be allowed to file his factum by Feb 3/95 and a reply if need be by Feb 10/95 Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-01-26 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-26, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-26 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-26, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-26 |
Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-01-26 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-01-26, for leave to intervene, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-26 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-01-26, for leave to intervene, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-25 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1995-01-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Tory, Tory; re: not opposing the application of A.G. Ontario. May request to file a reply factum | |
| 1995-01-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gowling; re: takes no position with regard to the request to present oral argument of the A.G. Ontario. Will request permission to file a reply factum | |
| 1995-01-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from M. Somerville to M. Larmour re: Church of Scientology of Toronto's position on the motion to intervene of Att. Gen. for Ontario (fax copy) | |
| 1995-01-20 | Certified casebook, OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY CASE ON APPEAL, with service | Morris Manning |
| 1995-01-20 | Affidavit, 1 copy; Hart Schwartz, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-01-20 | Affidavit, for leave to intervene; Hart Schwartz; 1 copy, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-01-20 | Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-01-20 | Motion for leave to intervene, 1 copy, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-01-18 | Supplemental document, Case on Appeal ADDENDUM 24 copies, with service | Morris Manning |
| 1995-01-18 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages on or before Feb 3/95 and will have a period of 30 minutes to present oral argument., L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-01-18 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-18, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages on or before Feb 3/95 and will have a period of 30 minutes to present oral argument., L'HD | |
| 1995-01-18 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-18, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages on or before Feb 3/95 and will have a period of 30 minutes to present oral argument., L'HD | |
| 1995-01-18 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages on or before Feb 3/95 and will be given a period of 15 minutes to present oral argument, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-01-18 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-18, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages on or before Feb 3/95 and will be given a period of 15 minutes to present oral argument, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-18 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-18, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages on or before Feb 3/95 and will be given a period of 15 minutes to present oral argument, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-18 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages in all on or before Feb 3/95 and will have a period of 15 minutes in all to present oral argument, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-01-18 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-18, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages in all on or before Feb 3/95 and will have a period of 15 minutes in all to present oral argument, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-18 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-01-18, is granted without costs. The intervenor will be allowed to file a factum of no more than 20 pages in all on or before Feb 3/95 and will have a period of 15 minutes in all to present oral argument, L'HD | |
| 1995-01-18 | Notice of hearing, With service | Morris Manning |
| 1995-01-17 | General proceeding, to note Respondent's Motion Record (Motions for Leave to intervene), with service | Casey Hill |
| 1995-01-17 | General proceeding, to note the Factum of S. Casey Hill (motion for leave to Intervene), with service | Casey Hill |
| 1995-01-17 | General proceeding, to note the Respondent's Supplementary Motion Record (Motions for leave to intervene), with service | Casey Hill |
| 1995-01-17 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, respondent is allowed to file a single factum of 80 pages, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-01-17 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1995-01-17, respondent is allowed to file a single factum of 80 pages, Reg | |
| 1995-01-17 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1995-01-17, respondent is allowed to file a single factum of 80 pages, Reg | |
| 1995-01-17 | Affidavit, (by fax) of A. Alan Borovoy re: motions for leave to intervene on Jan. 18/95 | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1995-01-13 | Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence scheduled | |
| 1995-01-13 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1995-02-20 Decision reserved |
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| 1995-01-10 | Case on appeal, 12 copies of TRIAL transcript vol. I to XIII and APPEAL BOOK vol. I to VII (see order of Registrar of Dec. 22/94) | Morris Manning |
| 1995-01-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from David Brown to M. Larmour re: Mr. Manning consents to the 3 applications for intervention, BUT do object to Mr. Hill's request for leave to file an 80 page factum (do not object to 55 page factum) - fax copy | |
| 1995-01-09 | Affidavit, not exceeding 80 pages in length (of John P. Koch) (bookform), with service | Casey Hill |
| 1995-01-09 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, not exceeding 80 pages in length (bookform), with service | Casey Hill |
| 1995-01-09 | Appeal court record, 2 boxes containing the appeal books and the trial transcript | |
| 1995-01-06 | Supplemental document, CASE ON APPEAL 23 copies | Morris Manning |
| 1994-12-23 | Affidavit, 2 copies; A. Alan Borovoy, with service | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1994-12-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1994-12-22 | Order on motion to reduce number of copies | |
| 1994-12-22 |
Decision on motion to reduce number of copies, Reg, in order to avoid the proliferation of supplementary cases on appeal and to reduce the number of pages being produced, it is ordered that twelve (12) copies of the case on appeal as produced in the Court of Appeal and twenty-four (24) copies of the supplementary case on appeal be filed with the Court by January 10/95 Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1994-12-22 | Hearing of motion to reduce number of copies, 1994-12-22, Reg | |
| 1994-12-22 | Submission of motion to reduce number of copies, 1994-12-22, Reg | |
| 1994-12-22 | Affidavit, of Michael R. Doody (joint with Can. Community Newspapers Ass. et al) - 2 copies - book form, with service | Canadian Daily Newspaper Association |
| 1994-12-22 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with Can. Community Newspapers Ass. et al) - book form, with service | Canadian Daily Newspaper Association |
| 1994-12-22 | General proceeding, 2 COPIES OF BRIEF OF AUTHORITIES OF THE PROPOSED INTERVENORS, with service | Writers' Union of Canada |
| 1994-12-22 | General proceeding, 2 copies of FACTUM OF THE PROPOSED INTERVENORS, with service | Writers' Union of Canada |
| 1994-12-22 | Affidavit, of Pierre berton, Louise Dennys, D. S. Patterson, Anne Erickson, L. Fowlie (book form - joint with interventions by PEN Canada, Can. Ass. of Journalists, Periodical Writers Ass.), with service | Writers' Union of Canada |
| 1994-12-22 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (book form - joint with PEN Canada, Can. Ass. of Journalists, Periodical Writers), with service | Writers' Union of Canada |
| 1994-12-20 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1994-12-20 | Order on motion to adduce new evidence | |
| 1994-12-19 | Affidavit, of the Case on Appeal; R. Ross Wells | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-12-19 | Motion to dispense with printing, of the Case on Appeal | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-12-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gowling; re: complete agreement with Mr. Armstrong that a full day will be needed for argument of the two appeals. | |
| 1994-12-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Peter W. Hogg; re: will intervene on behalf of Canadian Daily Newspaper Association | |
| 1994-12-09 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1994-11-29 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1995-01-23 | |
| 1994-11-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Kent Thomson & to Robert P. Armstrong of Tory Tory Deslauriers & Binnington (Toronto, ON) c.c. Scott & Aylen, enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1994-11-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Stikeman, Elliott (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1994-11-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Kitchener, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32, cc. E. Van Bemmel | |
| 1994-11-17 | Notice of deposit of security, (1 copy), with service | |
| 1994-11-17 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2330 | Morris Manning |
| 1994-11-17 | Notice of deposit of security, (1 copy), with service | |
| 1994-11-17 | Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service | Morris Manning |
| 1994-11-16 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2329 | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-11-16 | Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-10-28 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-10-28 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-10-28 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-10-28 | Correspondence received from, from David Brown to M. Larmour re: would like to know if this appeal will be heard in the third week of January 1995 (fax copy) | Morris Manning |
| 1994-10-27 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ Co Ia, The applications for leave to appeal and the application to adduce new evidence are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1994-10-12 | Book of authorities, 5 copies sent to CJ Co I, Oct 13/94, with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-10-07 | Service, copy of the Applicant's reply | |
| 1994-10-07 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Co Ia | |
| 1994-10-06 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-10-03 | Order on miscellaneous motion, to accept leave application in its present form | |
| 1994-09-29 | Proof of service, of response | |
| 1994-09-28 | Response to miscellaneous motion, for an order permitting the applicant to be excused from the printing requirements | Casey Hill |
| 1994-09-28 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, vols. 1 and 2 | Casey Hill |
| 1994-09-28 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, to accept leave application in its present form (smaller print size), Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1994-09-28 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-09-28, to accept leave application in its present form (smaller print size), Reg | |
| 1994-09-28 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-09-28, to accept leave application in its present form (smaller print size), Reg | |
| 1994-09-28 | Order on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument | |
| 1994-09-21 | Affidavit, of R. Ross Wells (to dispense with printing requirements for the argument into the 2nd application for leave to appeal), with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-09-21 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (to dispense with printing requirements for the argument into the 2nd application for leave to appeal), with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-09-14 | Correspondence received from, of the Registrar to Mr. R. Ross Wells re: is letter dated Sept.7/94 advising the Court that this application raises similar issues to those in Bardyn v. Botiuk (23517) | |
| 1994-09-13 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, not exceeding 40 pages in response to the memorandum of argument filed by the applicant Morris Manning and by the applicant Church of Scientology of Toronto. Respondent shall file his response within 20 clear days from Sept 8/94, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1994-09-13 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1994-09-13, not exceeding 40 pages in response to the memorandum of argument filed by the applicant Morris Manning and by the applicant Church of Scientology of Toronto. Respondent shall file his response within 20 clear days from Sept 8/94, Reg | |
| 1994-09-13 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1994-09-13, not exceeding 40 pages in response to the memorandum of argument filed by the applicant Morris Manning and by the applicant Church of Scientology of Toronto. Respondent shall file his response within 20 clear days from Sept 8/94, Reg | |
| 1994-09-08 | Correspondence received from, of R. Ross Wells (Gowling, Strathy & Henderson) to submit that if this application is granted, it would be most appropriate to have it heard with the case of Bardyn et al v. Botiuk (23517) | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-09-08 | Motion to adduce new evidence, 5 copies, with service | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-09-08 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #24886 | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-09-08 | Application for leave to appeal, (SECOND APPLICATION) 5 copies (motion requested - dispense with printing requirements), with service, Completed on: 1994-09-08 | Church of Scientology of Toronto |
| 1994-08-24 | Correspondence received from, from David Brown to M. Larmour re: Mr. Hill's consent to the filing of a single memorandum by the respondent (fax copy) - original received Aug. 25/94 | |
| 1994-08-24 | Correspondence received from, from Robert Armstrong to M. Larmour re: this letter is Mr. Hill's reply to the representations of Gowling, Strathy on behalf of the Church of Scientology of Toronto (fax copy) | Casey Hill |
| 1994-08-23 | General proceeding, (WAIT FOR SECOND APPLICATION BY THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF TORONTO - SAME ACTION AND SAME ORDER OF THE COURT OF APPEAL) | |
| 1994-08-23 | Correspondence received from, from Ross Wells to M. Larmour re: The Church of Scientology of Toronto takes the position that the motion by Casey Hill to file a single memorandum not exceeding 40 pages is premature due to the fact that their application for leave to appeal will be fil | |
| 1994-08-22 | Affidavit, (of John P. Koch to file a memorandum not exceeding 40 pages in response to the memoranda of argument by Morris Manning and Church of Scientology of Toronto) - 2 copies - book form | Casey Hill |
| 1994-08-22 | Motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, (not exceeding 40 pages in response to the memorandum by Morris Manning and Church of Scientology of Toronto) - 2 copies - book form | Casey Hill |
| 1994-06-30 | Correspondence received from, from Robert P. Armstrong to M. Larmour re: DO NOT ACCEPT THE SUGGESTION THAT THIS CASE SHOULD BE HEARD WITH BOTIUK FILES NOS. 23510-23517-23519) (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) | |
| 1994-06-29 | Correspondence received from, from David M. Brown to M. Larmour re: suggesting that if leave is granted, this case should be heard with Botiuk nos. 23510-23517-23519 (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) | |
| 1994-06-29 | Book of authorities, 5 copies of vol. 1 to 3 | Morris Manning |
| 1994-06-29 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 24729 | Morris Manning |
| 1994-06-29 | Application for leave to appeal, (FIRST APPLICATION) 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1994-06-29 | Morris Manning |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Manning, Morris | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hill, Casey | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Scientology of Toronto | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hill, Casey | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Writers' Union of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| PEN Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Association of Journalists | Intervener | Active |
| Periodical Writers Ass. of Canada and Book and Periodical Council | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Daily Newspaper Association | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Community Newspapers Associaation | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Association of Broadcasters | Intervener | Active |
| Radio-Television News Directors Ass. of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Book Publishers Council & Canadian Magazine Publishers Ass. (collectively 'The Coalition') | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Manning, Morris
Counsel
Name
Bryan Finlay, Q.C.
Contact information
WeirFoulds LLP
1600 - 130 King Street West
P.O. Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
Email: bfinlay@weirfoulds.com
1600 - 130 King Street West
P.O. Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
Email: bfinlay@weirfoulds.com
Agent
Name
J.J. Mark Edwards
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
Party: Church of Scientology of Toronto
Counsel
Name
Marc J. Somerville, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin Street
P.O. Box 466, Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0178
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: marc.somerville@gowlingwlg.com
2600 - 160 Elgin Street
P.O. Box 466, Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0178
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: marc.somerville@gowlingwlg.com
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Hill, Casey
Counsel
Name
Robert P. Armstrong, Q.C.
Contact information
Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binningnton
3000 AETNA Tower
P.O. Box 270 STN Toronto-Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
3000 AETNA Tower
P.O. Box 270 STN Toronto-Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: Writers' Union of Canada
Counsel
Name
Edward M. Morgan
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: PEN Canada
Counsel
Names
Edward M. Morgan
Peter W. Hogg
Peter W. Hogg
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: Canadian Association of Journalists
Counsel
Name
Edward M. Morgan
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: Periodical Writers Ass. of Canada and Book and Periodical Council
Counsel
Name
Edward M. Morgan
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: Canadian Daily Newspaper Association
Counsel
Name
Brian MacLeod Rogers
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Agent
Name
Joanne Van Doorn
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
45 O'Connor St
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2200
FAX: (613) 788-2247
45 O'Connor St
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2200
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Party: Canadian Community Newspapers Associaation
Counsel
Name
Brian MacLeod Rogers
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Party: Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Counsel
Name
Brian MacLeod Rogers
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Party: Radio-Television News Directors Ass. of Canada
Counsel
Name
Brian MacLeod Rogers
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Party: Canadian Book Publishers Council & Canadian Magazine Publishers Ass. (collectively 'The Coalition')
Counsel
Name
Brian MacLeod Rogers
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Party: Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Name
Robert J. Sharpe
Contact information
78 QUEEN'S PARK
TORONTO, Ontario
M5S 2C5
Telephone: (416) 978-3718
FAX: (416) 978-7899
TORONTO, Ontario
M5S 2C5
Telephone: (416) 978-3718
FAX: (416) 978-7899
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Name
Lori R. Sterling
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay Street
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4999
FAX: (416) 326-4181
720 Bay Street
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4999
FAX: (416) 326-4181
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
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
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Lower court rulings
March 11, 1992
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
24079/84
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
24079/84
action for damages for libel allowed
May 10, 1994
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C11706
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C11706
appeal allowed in part on the question of prejudgment interests and costs
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