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24276

In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31 v. D. A. Rollie Thompson

(Nova Scotia) (Civil) (As of Right)

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)
1996-09-24 Appeal closed
1996-07-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1996-07-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-07-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Beament, Green, Dust
1996-07-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume
1996-04-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Alex M. Cameron; re: oversight in the formal judgment, sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, May 3/96
1996-04-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume
1996-04-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1996-04-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1996-04-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Beament, Green, Dust
1996-04-02 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Nova Scotia (Halifax) REVISED MAY 21, 1996
1996-02-22 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed and the cross-appeal is dismissed. (for answers to Constitutional questions, see file). (REVISED MAY 21/96)
Allowed, no order as to costs
1996-02-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume
1996-02-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1996-02-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1996-02-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Beamemt. Green. Dust (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-24 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (113 pages)
1995-10-23 Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Oct. 23/95, with service D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-10-05 Hearing of the appeal, 1995-10-05, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1995-09-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Noël Berthiaume re: duration of argument
1995-09-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1995-09-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Karen L. Collins (Burke-Robertson) re: duration of argument
1995-09-21 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols 1 and 2 (joint), with service In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-09-21 General proceeding, 1 copy of CONSENT to file Historical Materials P.S. no need to file a motion, see order dated Apr. 20/95, par. 2 D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-09-21 General proceeding, 1 copy of CONSENT to file Historical Materials N.B. no need to file a motion, see order dated Apr. 20/95, par. 2) In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-09-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Janet Minor, letter dated Sept. 20/95, fax copy re: names of counsel and duration of argument
1995-09-19 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Sept 18/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-09-19 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-09-19, to file the factum to Sept 18/95, Reg
1995-09-19 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-09-19, to file the factum to Sept 18/95, Reg
1995-09-18 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30651 Attorney General for Ontario
1995-09-18 Response to motion to extend time, of Beament, Green (re: motion to extend the time to file the A.G. Ont. factum to Sept. 18/95) joint with the Respondent's consent - 1 copy In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-09-18 Affidavit, of Janet Minor re: motion to extend the A.G. Ont. factum to Sept. 18/95 - 1 copy, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1995-09-18 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Sept. 18/95 - 1 copy, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1995-09-18 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1995-09-18 Intervener's factum, 31 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1995-09-15 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1995-09-15 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Sept 13/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-09-15 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-09-15, to file the factum to Sept 13/95, Reg
1995-09-15 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-09-15, to file the factum to Sept 13/95, Reg
1995-09-14 Response to motion to extend time, for the intervener A.G. of Manitoba to file his factum to Sept. 13/95 (joint with appellant) D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-09-14 Response to motion to extend time, for the intervener A.G. Manitoba to file his factum to Sept. 13/95 (joint with respondent) In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-09-14 Affidavit, to file the intervener factum to Sept. 13/95 (of Donna Jane Miller), with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1995-09-14 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #30638 Attorney General of Manitoba
1995-09-14 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener factum to Sept. 13/95, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1995-09-13 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1995-09-13 Intervener's factum, 31 copies (extension of time requested), with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1995-09-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1995-10-05
Decision reserved
1995-07-28 Decision on motion to extend time, to file AG Quebec's factum to July 19, 1995, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-07-28 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-07-28, to file AG Quebec's factum to July 19, 1995, Ia
1995-07-28 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-07-28, to file AG Quebec's factum to July 19, 1995, Ia
1995-07-27 Response to motion to extend time, letter form, also filed on behalf of R01 Rollie Thompson In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-07-19 Affidavit, to file the intervener factum to July 19/95 (of Isabelle Harnois), with service Attorney General of Quebec
1995-07-19 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener factum to July 19/95, with service Attorney General of Quebec
1995-07-19 Intervener's factum, 25 copies, with service Attorney General of Quebec
1995-07-19 Affidavit, OF SERVICE of Historical Materials admitted on July 17/95 D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-07-18 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1995-07-17 General proceeding, 10 copies of HISTORICAL MATERIALS D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-07-07 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to June 29/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-07-07 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-07-07, to file the factum to June 29/95, Reg
1995-07-07 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-07-07, to file the factum to June 29/95, Reg
1995-07-06 Response to motion to extend time, to file the A.G. B.C.'s factum to June 29/95 (joint with the respondent) In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-06-30 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30396 Attorney General of British Columbia
1995-06-30 Affidavit, of Deborah K. Lovett re: extension of time to file the intervener's factum to June 29, 1995, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1995-06-30 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to June 29, 1995, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1995-06-29 Intervener's factum, 31 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1995-06-27 Reply factum on appeal, 31 copies, with service D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-06-20 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum to May 30/95
1995-06-20 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to May 30/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-06-20 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-06-20, to file the factum to May 30/95, Reg
1995-06-20 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-06-20, to file the factum to May 30/95, Reg
1995-06-19 General proceeding, HISTORICAL MATERIALS OF THE APPELLANT 10 copies of vol. I to III, with service In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-06-19 Reply factum on appeal, 31 copies (see motion granted on Dec. 06/94), with service In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-06-19 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to May 30/95 In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-06-19 Affidavit, to file the respondent's response to May 30/95 (of D.A. Rollie Thompson) D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-06-19 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #30319 D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-06-19 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to May 30/95 D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-05-30 Respondent's factum, 31 copies (extension of time requested), with service D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-05-26 Proof of service, of the notice of withdrawal
1995-05-17 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of Canada
1995-04-20 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum
1995-04-10 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1995-10-02
1995-03-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Alex M. Cameron (Halifax, NS) from A. Roland re: letter of March 9/95, although our practice directive provides for the use of the SCR citations, there is no need for him to correct his factum
1995-03-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Alex M. Cameron; re: reference made to the DLR instead of the SCR in the factum
1995-02-28 Proof of service, of Case on Appeal and appellant's factum
1995-02-27 Order on miscellaneous motion, re: accepting appellant's factum without marginal numbering
1995-02-27 Order on motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal & appellant's factum
1995-02-27 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal and factum to Feb 13/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-02-27 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-02-27, to file the case on appeal and factum to Feb 13/95, Reg
1995-02-27 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-02-27, to file the case on appeal and factum to Feb 13/95, Reg
1995-02-27 Decision on miscellaneous motion, re: accepting appellant's factum without marginal numbering, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-02-27 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1995-02-27, re: accepting appellant's factum without marginal numbering, Reg
1995-02-27 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1995-02-27, re: accepting appellant's factum without marginal numbering, Reg
1995-02-24 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an order accepting the appellant's factum as filed without line numbering D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-02-24 Affidavit, for an order accepting the appellant's factum as filed without line numbering; Alexander MacBain Cameron In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-02-24 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order accepting the factum as filed without line numbering In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-02-24 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the Case on Appeal and the appellant's factum to Feb. 13/95 D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-02-24 Affidavit, to serve and file the Case on Appeal and the appellant's factum to Feb. 13/95; Alexander MacBain Cameron In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-02-24 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Case on Appeal and the appellant's factum to Feb. 13/95 In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-02-15 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum and case on appeal (book form) (case on appeal nos. 1 and 2)
1995-02-15 Order on motion to extend time, to file the notice of cross appeal
1995-02-13 Decision on motion to extend time, to file notice of cross-appeal to Dec 6/94, So
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-02-13 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-02-13, to file notice of cross-appeal to Dec 6/94, So
1995-02-13 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-02-13, to file notice of cross-appeal to Dec 6/94, So
1995-02-13 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (extension of time and motion to have factum accepted as filed, namely no marginal lining requested) In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-02-13 Case on appeal, 24 copies of vols. 1 and 2 (extension of time requested) In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-02-10 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's Notice of cross-appeal to Dec. 6/94 In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1995-02-10 Affidavit, to serve and file a Notice of Cross-appeal to Dec. 6/94; D.A. Thompson D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-02-10 Motion to extend time, to serve and file a Notice of Cross-appeal to Dec. 6/94 D. A. Rollie Thompson
1995-01-20 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (service admitted on Att. Gen. of N.S. only), with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1995-01-20 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (1 copy) Attorney General of Manitoba
1995-01-20 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (service admitted on Att. Gen. of N.S. only), with service Attorney General for Ontario
1995-01-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from D.A. Thompson; re: S. 14 mentioned in the C.A. Order (copy sent to CJ Jan. 19/95)
1995-01-19 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Quebec
1995-01-18 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Canada
1994-12-16 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-12-15 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1994-12-06 Notice of cross appeal, With service D. A. Rollie Thompson
1994-12-06 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, CJ, 1. This court orders that each party may file a factum containing up to 60 pages, including the cross-appeal and each party may in turn file a reply factum not exceeding 20 pages. The respondent's factum and the factum in reply need not be divided into separate sections for the appeal and cross-appeal. 2. This court orders that the parties may file separate books of historical material relating to the issues herein with their respective factums. If counsel consent to the filing of additional historical material, it may be submitted to the Chief Justice for approval without the necessity of a further motion.
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-12-06 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1994-12-06, CJ
1994-12-06 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1994-12-06, CJ
1994-12-06 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by Jan. 20/95 (for questions see file), CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-12-06 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1994-12-06, Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by Jan. 20/95 (for questions see file), CJ
1994-12-06 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1994-12-06, Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by Jan. 20/95 (for questions see file), CJ
1994-12-05 Affidavit, Alexander MacBain Cameron In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-12-05 Motion to file a lengthy factum In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-12-05 Affidavit, D.A. Thompson D. A. Rollie Thompson
1994-12-05 Motion to file a lengthy factum D. A. Rollie Thompson
1994-11-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Alexander M. Camaron (Dept. of Justice of Nova Scotia) to Mr. Stephen J. Grace enclosing a copy of the Order in Council. The s.17 has been dropped from the proposed statement of Constitutional Question
1994-11-03 General proceeding, 1 copy of Reasons for Judgment of the C.A. In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-11-03 Motion to state a constitutional question, 2 copies In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-11-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, re: CONSENT BY THE APPELLANT AND RESPONDENT TO USE THE SAME AGENT, MAINLY BEAMENT, GREEN, DUST
1994-09-27 Order on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal
1994-09-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Department of Justice (Halifax, NS) re: subsection 695(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada c.c. Dalhousie Legal Aid, Beament, Green Dust
1994-09-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Dalhousie Legal Aid (Halifax, NS) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-09-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Department of Justice (Halifax, NS) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-09-21 Decision on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, to Sept 9/94, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-21 Hearing of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, 1994-09-21, to Sept 9/94, Ma
1994-09-21 Submission of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal submitted, 1994-09-21, to Sept 9/94, Ma
1994-09-20 Response to motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, of D. A. Rollie Thompson (1 copy) D. A. Rollie Thompson
1994-09-20 Affidavit, of Alexander MacBain Cameron to file the notice of appeal to Sept. 9/94 (1 copy) In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-09-09 $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 24889 In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-09-09 Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal, to Sept. 9/94 (joint with notice of appeal), with service In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31
1994-09-09 Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31

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
In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31 Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Thompson, D. A. Rollie Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Thompson, D. A. Rollie Other Active

Counsel

Party: In the matter of the Residential Tenancies Act, S.N.S. 1992, c. 31

Counsel
Name
Alexander MacBain Cameron
Contact information
Attorney General of Nova Scotia
400 - 5151 TERMINAL RD
PO BOX 7
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6
Telephone: (902) 424-6793
Agent
Name
Stephen J. Grace
Contact information
Beament, Green, Dust
47 Clarence St
Suite 204
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555

Party: Thompson, D. A. Rollie

Counsel
Name
D.A. Rollie Thompson
Contact information
Dalhousie Legal Aid
5557 CUNRAD ST
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3K 1C5
Telephone: (902) 494-8105
FAX: (902) 422-8067
Agent
Name
Stephen J. Grace
Contact information
Beament, Green, Dust
47 Clarence St
Suite 204
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Names
Isabelle Harnois
Jean Bouchard
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
2e ÉTAGE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

Counsel
Name
Donna J. Miller, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 BROADWAY AVE
4TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
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: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
Deborah K. Lovett
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
609 BROUGHTON ST
5TH FL
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 356-8877
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

Counsel
Name
Janet E. Minor
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720, Bay Street
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4137
FAX: (416) 326-4015
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

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May 11, 1994
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

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