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24364

Felice D'Amato, et al. v. Donald Herbert Badger, et al.

(British Columbia) (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)
1996-10-07 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 box)
1996-09-23 Appeal closed
1996-08-29 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1996-08-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-08-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1996-08-22 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed in part: (i) The judgment of the Court of Appeal denying recovery to Arbor for pure economic loss is upheld. (ii) The judgment of the Court of Appeal awarding D'Amato the sum of $36,650 is upheld. (iii) The judment of the Court of Appeal reversing the trial judge's award of $290,000 for loss of future earning capacity is set aside and the trial judge's decision is restored. (iv) The appellants were substantially successful in their appeal and are entitled to their costs throughout.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1996-08-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-08-22 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1996-05-09 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (50 pages)
1996-04-25 Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1996-04-25 Donald Herbert Badger
1996-04-25 General proceeding, 10 copies of EXCERPTS OF EVIDENCE Donald Herbert Badger
1996-04-25 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-04-25, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1996-04-23 Supplemental document, 10 copies of SUPPLEMENTARY EXCERPTS OF EVIDENCE AND AUTHORITIES Felice D'Amato
1996-04-23 Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1996-04-23 Felice D'Amato
1996-04-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1996-03-28 Appeal hearing
1996-03-14 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1996-03-13 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Feb 14/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-03-13 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-03-13, to file the factum to Feb 14/96, Reg
1996-03-13 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-03-13, to file the factum to Feb 14/96, Reg
1996-03-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Jane Jago re: due to the recent death of a close relative of Mr. Barrett, counsel of the appellant, there will be a delay in obtaining the consent
1996-03-05 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31680 Donald Herbert Badger
1996-03-05 Affidavit, of Jane Jago re: motion to extend the time to file the respondent's factum to Feb. 14/96 - 2 copies, with service Donald Herbert Badger
1996-03-05 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to Feb. 14/96 (2 copies), with service, Completed on: 1996-03-05 Donald Herbert Badger
1996-02-27 Appeal removed from the list
1996-02-16 Order on motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal
1996-02-15 Book of authorities, 10 COPIES, Completed on: 1996-02-15 Felice D'Amato
1996-02-15 Decision on motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, to the Spring 1996 term, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-02-15 Hearing of motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 1996-02-15, to the Spring 1996 term, CJ
1996-02-15 Submission of motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 1996-02-15, to the Spring 1996 term, CJ
1996-02-15 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31559 Felice D'Amato
1996-02-15 Response to the motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, (letterform), Completed on: 1996-02-15 Donald Herbert Badger
1996-02-15 Affidavit, James Lewis Barrett Felice D'Amato
1996-02-15 Motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, Completed on: 1996-02-15 Felice D'Amato
1996-02-14 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1996-02-14 Donald Herbert Badger
1996-01-12 Notice of hearing Felice D'Amato
1996-01-03 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-04-25
Decision reserved
1995-11-20 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1996-04-22
1995-10-12 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Sept 25/95
1995-10-12 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Sept 25/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-10-12 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-10-12, to file the factum to Sept 25/95, Reg
1995-10-12 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-10-12, to file the factum to Sept 25/95, Reg
1995-10-11 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #30844 Felice D'Amato
1995-10-06 Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum Donald Herbert Badger
1995-10-06 Affidavit, to file the appellant's factum to Sept. 25/95 (of James L. Barrett) Felice D'Amato
1995-10-06 Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to Sept. 25/95 Felice D'Amato
1995-09-25 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested) (back from correction on Aug. 29/95), with service Felice D'Amato
1995-07-17 Appeal court record, (1 parcel)
1995-07-13 Certified casebook, vol. I to V (service admitted on June 26/95), with service Felice D'Amato
1995-07-12 Appeal court record, (1 paded env.)
1995-06-23 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to V Felice D'Amato
1995-03-31 Notice of deposit of security, (1 copy)
1995-03-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Giusti, Barrett & Ellan (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1995-03-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bull, Housser & Tupper (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1995-03-28 Order granting leave to appeal
1995-03-27 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #2340 Felice D'Amato
1995-03-27 Notice of appeal, With service Felice D'Amato
1995-03-02 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
1995-03-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-03-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-21 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co Ma
1994-12-07 Book of authorities, 5 copies Felice D'Amato
1994-12-02 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies (see order of 22/11/94) Felice D'Amato
1994-11-22 Response to motion to extend time, of Don J. Holubitsky (to file the reply to Dec. 5/ 94) Donald Herbert Badger
1994-11-22 Affidavit, of E. Van Bemmel (to file the reply to Dec. 5/94) Felice D'Amato
1994-11-22 Motion to extend time, to file the reply to Dec. 5/94 Felice D'Amato
1994-11-22 Order on motion to extend time, to file the reply to Dec 5/94
1994-11-22 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the reply to Dec 5/94, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-11-22 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-11-22, to file the reply to Dec 5/94, Reg
1994-11-22 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-11-22, to file the reply to Dec 5/94, Reg
1994-11-16 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Donald Herbert Badger
1994-11-03 Correspondence received from, sent to Bull, Housser & Tupper (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of letter dated Nov 3/94 sent to applicant
1994-11-03 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson to acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal
1994-10-27 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #21156 Felice D'Amato
1994-10-27 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing formal C.A. Order), with service, Completed on: 1994-12-21 Felice D'Amato

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
D'Amato, Felice Applicant Active
Arbor Body Shop (1980) Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Badger, Donald Herbert Respondent Active
Frazee, Russell Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: D'Amato, Felice

Counsel
Name
James L. Barrett
Contact information
Giusti & Co.
500 - 190 ALEXANDER ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6A 1B5
Telephone: (604) 669-2388
FAX: (609) 669-4679
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: Arbor Body Shop (1980) Ltd.

Counsel
Name
James L. Barrett
Contact information
Giusti & Co.
500 - 190 ALEXANDER ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6A 1B5
Telephone: (604) 669-2388
FAX: (609) 669-4679
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: Badger, Donald Herbert

Counsel
Names
Donald J. Holubitsky
D.A. Webster, Q.C.
Contact information
Bull, Housser & Tupper
3000 - 1055 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 11130
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3R3
Telephone: (604) 687-6575
FAX: (604) 641-4949
Agent
Name
David K. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Frazee, Russell

Counsel
Name
Daniel A. Webster, Q.C.
Contact information
Bull, Housser & Tupper
3000 - 1055 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 11130
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3R3
Telephone: (604) 687-6575
FAX: (604) 641-4949
Agent
Name
David K. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

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Lower court rulings

July 18, 1994
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA017086

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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