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24612

A. M. v. Clive Ryan, 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)
1997-05-09 Appeal closed
1997-05-01 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (2 env. in 1 folder)
1997-02-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang (Vancouver,BC)
1997-02-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-02-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Public Interest Advocacy Centre (Ottawa,ON)
1997-02-17 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1997-02-07 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang (Vancouver, BC)
1997-02-07 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-02-07 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Public Interest Advocacy Center (Ottawa, ON)
1997-02-06 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed with costs, L'Heureux-Dubé J. dissenting.
Dismissed, with costs
1996-10-18 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (48 pages)
1996-10-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-10-02, LaF L'HD So Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1996-09-30 General proceeding, 12copies (EXCERPTS FROM THE AUTHORITIES) Clive Ryan
1996-09-27 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, Completed on: 1996-09-27 A. M.
1996-09-27 General proceeding, to note 24 copies of AMENDED pages 11, 12 & 23 of the appellant's factum A. M.
1996-09-16 Proof of service, of factum
1996-09-13 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #32583 Clive Ryan
1996-09-12 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1996-09-12 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Sept 4/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-09-12 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-09-12, to file the factum to Sept 4/96, Reg
1996-09-12 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-09-12, to file the factum to Sept 4/96, Reg
1996-09-10 Affidavit, to serve and file the factum to Sept. 4/96; Christine Lewis Clive Ryan
1996-09-10 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Sept. 4/96, Completed on: 1996-09-10 Clive Ryan
1996-09-04 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1996-09-04 Clive Ryan
1996-08-23 Trial court record, (1 red folder)
1996-08-22 Appeal court record, (1 folder)
1996-08-20 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-10-02
Decision reserved
1996-08-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Carolyn McCool; re: Trial and Appeal Court record have been requested (original received Aug. 19/96)
1996-06-24 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1996-09-30
1996-05-01 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 29/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-05-01 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-05-01, to file the factum to Apr 29/96, Reg
1996-05-01 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-05-01, to file the factum to Apr 29/96, Reg
1996-04-30 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #32001 A. M.
1996-04-29 Response to motion to extend time, of Alexander, Holburn (letter form), Completed on: 1996-04-29 Kathleen Parfitt
1996-04-29 Response to motion to extend time, of Harper, Grey (letter form), Completed on: 1996-04-29 Clive Ryan
1996-04-29 Affidavit, of Carolyn McCool re: motion to extend the time to file the appellant's factum to April 29/96 A. M.
1996-04-29 Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to April 29/96, Completed on: 1996-04-29 A. M.
1996-04-29 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1996-04-29 A. M.
1996-04-02 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1996-04-02 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-04-02, CJ
1996-04-02 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-04-02, CJ
1996-03-28 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-03-28 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1996-03-28, McL
1996-03-28 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1996-03-28, McL
1996-03-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gowlings; re: takes no position on the application to admit new evidence
1996-03-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Carolyn McCool, letter dated March 14/96 re: does not make it clear which motion Mr. Hinkson's letter of Feb. 22/96 he is referring to (fax copy) (original filed March 19/96)
1996-03-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Carolyn McCool, letter dated Feb. 19/96 re: consent or not oppose to the application for new evidence (fax copy)
1996-03-14 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (from Alexander, Holburn - Frances R. Watters) - letter form, Completed on: 1996-03-14 Kathleen Parfitt
1996-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Public Interest Advocacy Center a receipt for the $50. filing fee
1996-03-11 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #31704 A. M.
1996-03-11 Proof of service, of Case on Appeal; motion seeking further evidence
1996-03-04 General proceeding, 1 copy of FINAL REPLY OF THE APPELLANT REGARDING A CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION (fax copy) (original filed March 11/96) A. M.
1996-02-26 General proceeding, 5 copies of RESPONSE TO APPELLANT'S MOTION TO STATE CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION - book form Clive Ryan
1996-02-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Matthew Cooperwilliams; re: do not intend to take any position with regard to the constitutional question
1996-02-19 Affidavit, A.M. A. M.
1996-02-19 Motion to adduce new evidence, Completed on: 1996-02-19 A. M.
1996-02-19 General proceeding, submissions with respect to constitutional question A. M.
1996-02-13 Certified casebook A. M.
1996-02-13 Case on appeal, 23 copies A. M.
1996-02-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Carolyn McCool; re: constitutional question; the respondent Ryan oppose the question (original filed Feb. 6/96)
1996-01-19 Motion to state a constitutional question, (by fax), Completed on: 1996-01-19 A. M.
1995-11-29 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt no. 31133 A. M.
1995-11-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to B.C. Public Interest Advocacy Centre (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1995-11-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Harper Grey Easton (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1995-11-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1995-11-20 $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2357 A. M.
1995-11-20 Notice of appeal, (service admitted on Nov. 16/95) ($10.00 still requesting), with service A. M.
1995-10-19 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So McL, The application for extension of time and the application for leave to appeal are granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-10-19 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1995-10-19, L'HD So McL
1995-10-19 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1995-10-19, L'HD So McL
1995-10-19 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, L'HD So McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-10-19 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1995-10-19, L'HD So McL
1995-10-19 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1995-10-19, L'HD So McL
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang (Vancouver, BC)
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, B.C. Public Interest Advocacy Centre (Vancouver, BC)
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-05-05 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So McL
1995-05-02 Application for leave to appeal, as C.A. order, Completed on: 1995-05-02
1995-05-02 General proceeding, C.A. Order A. M.
1995-04-28 Proof of service, of the applicant's reply
1995-04-25 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies A. M.
1995-04-13 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Clive Ryan
1995-03-21 Correspondence received from, sent to Harper Grey Easton (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of letter dated March 21/95 sent to applicant
1995-03-21 Correspondence received from, sent to B.C. Public Interest Advocacy Centre (Vancouver, BC) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1995-03-21 Correspondence received from, sent to Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of letter dated March 21/95 sent to applicant
1995-03-17 Affidavit, INCLUDED IN MOTION BOOK; A.M., with service A. M.
1995-03-17 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, INCLUDED IN MOTION BOOK, with service A. M.
1995-03-17 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #22271 A. M.
1995-03-17 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing formal C.A. Order) (1 MORE COPY RECEIVED ON MARCH 27, 1995 WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES), with service, Incomplete A. M.

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
M., A. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Ryan, Clive Respondent Active
Parfitt, Kathleen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: M., A.

Counsel
Name
Brian J. Wallace, Q.C.
Contact information
Lawson, Lundell, Lawson & McIntosh
1600 - 925 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 3L2
Telephone: (604) 685-3456
FAX: (604) 669-1620
Agent
Name
Michael G. Janigan
Contact information
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1204 - 1 Nicholas St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 7B7
Telephone: (613) 562-4002 Ext: 36
FAX: (613) 562-0007
Email: mjanigan@piac.ca

Party: Ryan, Clive

Counsel
Name
Christopher E. Hinkson, Q.C.
Contact information
Harper Grey Easton
3100 - 650 Georgia St West
Box 11504
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385
Email: chinkson@hgelaw.com
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: Parfitt, Kathleen

Counsel
Name
Frances R. Watters
Contact information
Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin & Lang
2700 - 700 GEORGIA ST W
BOX 10057
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7Y 1B8
Telephone: (604) 688-1351
FAX: (604) 669-7642

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Lower court rulings

June 25, 1993
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C902266

appeal dismissed

October 21, 1994
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA017510

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13