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24325

Sinnadurai Paramadevan, et al. v. Bernard Semelhago

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1998-11-20 Certificate of taxation issued to, Borden, Elliot (Tor., Ont.)
1998-11-19 Decision on the bill of costs, by the Registrar at $9,673.78
1996-10-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Martin Sclisizzi addressed to Mr. John Swan; re: requesting copies of letter dated Aug. 16/96 and Aug. 22/96
1996-10-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Aird & Berlis (Toronto, ON) re: the Court is of the view that it was inappropriate for him to write to the Court about a case without advising his opponents and sending them a copy of his letter affording them an opportunity to reply. from A. Rola
1996-09-24 Appeal closed
1996-07-04 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1996-07-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-07-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen
1996-06-21 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-06-21 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen
1996-06-20 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1996-02-08 General proceeding, transcript received and distributed to the justices (47 pages)
1996-01-31 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-01-31, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1996-01-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Aird & Berlis re: name of counsel at the hearing of the appeal (fax copy)
1996-01-23 Proof of service, of books of authorities, vols. 1 and 2
1996-01-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Gowlings dated Jan. 18/96 re: duration of argument
1996-01-18 Book of authorities, 10 copies of Vol. I & II, Completed on: 1996-01-18 Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1995-12-18 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-01-31
Decision reserved
1995-11-24 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Bernard Semelhago
1995-11-24 Respondent's factum, 23 copies, with service Bernard Semelhago
1995-09-27 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1996-01-22
1995-08-10 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum
1995-08-02 Appellant's factum, 24 copies Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1995-06-15 Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal admitted on June 2/95
1995-06-02 Case on appeal, 24 copies. Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1995-03-07 Order granting leave to appeal
1995-03-06 Proof of service, of the notice of appeal
1995-03-02 Notice of deposit of security, receipt 2335, with service
1995-03-02 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #2335 Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1995-03-02 Notice of appeal, With service Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1995-03-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1995-03-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Aired & Berlis (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Scott & Aylen
1995-02-03 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Allen (Ottawa, ON)
1995-02-03 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON)
1995-02-02 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co Ma, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-11-15 Correspondence received from, from William B. McDiarmid re: motion for stay - this matter has been settled between the parties and the motion for stay is withdrawn (fax copy) Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1994-11-14 Motion for a stay of execution, 1 copy (book form), with service Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1994-11-03 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co Ma
1994-10-31 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1994-10-26 Correspondence received from, sent to Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1994-10-26 Correspondence received from, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated Oct 26/94 sent to applicant
1994-10-25 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Bernard Semelhago
1994-10-07 $30.00 filing fee, rec. #21049 Sinnadurai Paramadevan
1994-10-07 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1994-10-07 Sinnadurai Paramadevan

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Paramadevan, Sinnadurai Applicant Active
Paramadevan, Blossom Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Semelhago, Bernard Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Paramadevan, Sinnadurai

Counsel
Name
John Swan
Contact information
Aird & Berlis LLP
1800 - 181 BAY ST
BOX 754
TORONTO, Ontario
M5J 2T9
Telephone: (416) 364-1241
FAX: (416) 364-4916
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: Paramadevan, Blossom

Counsel
Name
John Swan
Contact information
Aird & Berlis LLP
1800 - 181 BAY ST
BOX 754
TORONTO, Ontario
M5J 2T9
Telephone: (416) 364-1241
FAX: (416) 364-4916
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: Semelhago, Bernard

Counsel
Name
Martin Sclisizzi
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
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

June 17, 1994
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C8591

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13