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24279

Coopers & Lybrand Limited, Trustee of the Estate of Zutphen Bros. Construction Ltd. v. Bruncor Leasing Inc.

(Nova Scotia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1995-01-30 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Nova Scotia (Halifax)
1995-01-30 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-01-30 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1995-01-19 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF So Ma, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1995-01-19 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-01-19 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1994-10-07 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So Ma
1994-10-03 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Coopers & Lybrand Limited, Trustee of the Estate of Zutphen Bros. Construction Ltd.
1994-09-29 Proof of service, of response
1994-09-27 Proof of service, of leave application
1994-09-27 Book of authorities, 5 copies Bruncor Leasing Inc.
1994-09-27 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Bruncor Leasing Inc.
1994-09-16 Book of authorities, 3 copies Coopers & Lybrand Limited, Trustee of the Estate of Zutphen Bros. Construction Ltd.
1994-09-15 Correspondence received from, sent to McInnes, Cooper & Robertson (Halifax, NS) enclosing copy of letter dated Sept 15/94 sent to applicant
1994-09-15 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1994-09-09 $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 24888 Coopers & Lybrand Limited, Trustee of the Estate of Zutphen Bros. Construction Ltd.
1994-09-09 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1994-09-09 Coopers & Lybrand Limited, Trustee of the Estate of Zutphen Bros. Construction Ltd.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Coopers & Lybrand Limited, Trustee of the Estate of Zutphen Bros. Construction Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Bruncor Leasing Inc. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Coopers & Lybrand Limited, Trustee of the Estate of Zutphen Bros. Construction Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Robert W. Carmichael
Contact information
Cox Downie
1100 - 1959 UPPER WATER ST
PO BOX 2380 STN CENTRAL
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 3E5
Telephone: (902) 421-6262
FAX: (902) 431-3130
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: Bruncor Leasing Inc.

Counsel
Name
George W. Macdonald, Q.C.
Contact information
McInnes Cooper & Robertson
1601 LOWER WATER ST
PO BOX 730 STN CENTRAL
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 2V1
Telephone: (902) 425-6500
FAX: (902) 425-6350
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

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Lower court rulings

December 21, 1993
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Trial Division

93-448

appeal allaowed

July 12, 1994
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

02977

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27