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24682

Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada

(Federal) (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
1997-04-10 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (2 boxes and 1 folder) (joint with 24737/745 and 23811)
1997-02-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-02-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada
1997-02-17 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, F.C.A. Ontario (Ottawa)
1997-01-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-01-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, A.G. of Canada
1997-01-30 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed without costs.
Dismissed, without costs
1996-10-18 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (55 pages)
1996-10-02 General proceeding, 8 copies of CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS (given in Court by the Appellant) Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1996-10-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-10-02, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1996-10-02 General proceeding, 13 copies of CONDENSED BOOK OF EVIDENCE Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1996-09-30 General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK OF EVIDENCE AND AATHORITIES Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1996-09-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from David Sgayias (fax copy) re: duration of argument
1996-08-26 Notice of hearing, With service Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1996-08-20 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-10-02
Decision reserved
1996-06-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Dept of Justice (Halifax, NS) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books c.c. Graham Garton
1996-06-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McInnes Cooper & Robertson (Halifax, NS) enclosing copy of notice to profession dealing with condensed books c.c. Gowling
1996-06-24 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (B.K.advised), Completed on: 1996-06-24 Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1996-05-30 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-05-30 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1996-05-30 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-05-30 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1996-05-30 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1996-09-30
1996-04-04 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum (book form)
1996-04-04 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1996-04-04 Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1996-03-18 Appeal court record, 1 box (joint with Trial record)
1996-03-18 Trial court record, 1 box (joint with C/A record)
1996-03-18 Certified casebook, vol. I to III, with service Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1996-02-28 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vols. 1 to 3 Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1995-12-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McInnes Cooper & Robertson (Halifax, NS) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Brian Crane, Q.C.
1995-12-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of Canada (Halifax, NS) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Graham Garton
1995-12-05 Notice of appeal, With service Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1995-11-09 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
1995-11-09 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-11-09 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-06-16 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co Ma
1995-05-30 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1995-05-23 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1995-05-03 Correspondence received from, sent to A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated May 3/95 sent to applicant
1995-05-03 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1995-04-27 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 22439 Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate
1995-04-27 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1995-04-27 Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Comeau's Sea Foods Limited, a body corporate

Counsel
Name
Stewart McInnes, 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
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: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada

Counsel
Name
David Sgayias, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Departmnt of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4900
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920

Summary

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Lower court rulings

May 5, 1992
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-2383-89

respondent in breach of statutory duty and liable in negligence

February 27, 1995
Federal Court of Appeal

A-650-92

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13