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24882

Hercules Managements Ltd., et al. v. Ernst & Young, et al.

(Manitoba) (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)
1997-09-25 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 box)
1997-08-01 Appeal closed
1997-06-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy, Tétrault
1997-06-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1997-06-05 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-06-04 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Manitoba (Winnipeg)
1997-05-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault
1997-05-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1997-05-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-05-22 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1996-12-20 General proceeding, transcript received and distributed to the justices (64 pages)
1996-12-06 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-12-06, LaF So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1996-12-05 General proceeding, 12 copies of APPELLANT'S ADDITIONAL REFERENCES TO THE EVIDENCE OF C.A. COX AND P. DUECK, with service Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-12-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Dec. 2/96 from Gowlings re: counsel appearing at the hearing of the appeal
1996-11-29 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, with service, Completed on: 1996-11-29 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-11-29 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-11-29 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-11-28 Proof of service, of reply to the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-11-27 Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies (see order dated Nov. 25, 1996), Completed on: 1996-11-27 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-11-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from McCarthy, Tétrault to Registrar, letter dated Nov. 25, 1996 (fax copy) re: CICA takes no position with regards to the motion filed by the Appellant
1996-11-25 Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, addressing the issues raised in the factum of the intervenor, The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants is granted and the motion for an extra 15 minutes of oral argument is denied, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-11-25 Hearing of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1996-11-25, addressing the issues raised in the factum of the intervenor, The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants is granted and the motion for an extra 15 minutes of oral argument is denied, LaF
1996-11-25 Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1996-11-25, addressing the issues raised in the factum of the intervenor, The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants is granted and the motion for an extra 15 minutes of oral argument is denied, LaF
1996-11-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from M. Schulman to Registrar, letter dated Nov. 22, 1996 (fax copy) re: responding to the letter from Aikins, MacAulay dated Nov. 20, 1996
1996-11-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Aikins, MacAulay to A. Roland, letter dated Nov. 20, 1996 (fax copy) re: the respondents oppose the filing of a reply factum
1996-11-20 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2, Completed on: 1996-11-20 Ernst & Young
1996-11-19 General proceeding, 1 copy of APPELLANT'S REPLY TO THE INTERVENER'S FACTUM (DRAFT) Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-11-19 Affidavit, of Mark Monroe Schulman, with service Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-11-19 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33030 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-11-19 Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (reply to the intervener's factum (The Canadian Institute of Chartered Acc.), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-19 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-11-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson re: duration of argument
1996-11-08 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (received from correction Nov. 14/96), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-08 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-10-21 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1996-10-21 Ernst & Young
1996-10-17 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1996-10-17 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-10-17, So
1996-10-17 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-10-17, So
1996-10-17 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is limited to 25 pages and oral argument to 20 minutes, So
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-10-17 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-10-17, factum is limited to 25 pages and oral argument to 20 minutes, So
1996-10-17 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-10-17, factum is limited to 25 pages and oral argument to 20 minutes, So
1996-10-16 General proceeding, 5 copies of RESPONSE TO THE APPELLANT'S OPPOSITION TO THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE (BOOK FORM), with service Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-10-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: the Appellant takes no position on Mr. Anisman's intervention (fax copy)
1996-10-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from P. Anisman to Registrar, letter dated Oct. 15, 1996 (fax copy) re: will not be filing a reply to the respondent's response to his motion for leave to intervene
1996-10-10 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-12-06
Decision reserved
1996-10-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Aikins, MacAulay to M. Larmour, letter dated Oct. 10, 1996 (fax copy) re: opposes to the motion to intervene by Philip Anisman (original received on Oct. 21, 1996)
1996-10-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson re:will be filing material opposing the application by P. Anisman (fax copy)
1996-10-07 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Canadian Institute of Chartered (B.-Robertson) (joint with opposition to the motion to intervene by Philip Anisman) (letter form) (fax copy) (original received on Oct. 9, 1996), Completed on: 1996-10-07 Ernst & Young
1996-10-03 Affidavit, Philip Anisman, with service Philip Anisman
1996-10-03 Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-10-03 Philip Anisman
1996-10-03 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #32729 Philip Anisman
1996-10-03 Affidavit, for leave to intervene; Philip Anisman, with service Philip Anisman
1996-10-03 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, with service, Completed on: 1996-10-03 Philip Anisman
1996-10-01 General proceeding, 3 copies of argument opposing the intervention of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, with service Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-09-26 Affidavit, (of Michael H. Rayner) (bookform), with service Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-09-26 Affidavit, for leave to intervene (of Michael H. Rayner), with service Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-09-26 Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform), with service, Completed on: 1996-09-26 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-09-26 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene (bookform), with service, Completed on: 1996-09-26 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-09-26 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for leave to intervene receipt #32653 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1996-09-20 Notice of hearing Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-09-17 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to expedite the hearing is granted; and the hearing of this case be scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6/96, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-09-17 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1996-09-17, to expedite the hearing is granted; and the hearing of this case be scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6/96, CJ
1996-09-17 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1996-09-17, to expedite the hearing is granted; and the hearing of this case be scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6/96, CJ
1996-09-11 Affidavit, (by fax) of Thor J. Hansell in opposition to the appellants' motion to expedite the hearing of this appeal (original received on Sept. 12, 1996) Ernst & Young
1996-09-04 General proceeding, MEMORANDUM OF ARGUMENT on motion to expedite the hearing, with service Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-09-04 Affidavit, TO EXPEDITE THE HEARING (of Max Freed), with service Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-09-04 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to expedite the hearing receipt #32535 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-09-04 Notice of miscellaneous motion, TO EXPEDITE THE HEARING(during the month of November or December 1996), with service, Completed on: 1996-09-04 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-08-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Aikis, MacAulay to D. Beaulieu re: unavailable to argue during the fall of 1996, but available to argue during the week of February 10, 1997
1996-08-06 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1996-09-30
1996-07-22 General proceeding, 1 copy of COURT OF APPEAL OF MANITOBA APPEAL BOOK VOL. I & II (black binders) Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-07-19 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-07-19 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-07-02 Appeal court record, (1 env.)
1996-07-02 Certified casebook, of vol. 1 and 2 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-06-20 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I & II Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-04-19 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1996-04-03 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt no. 31828 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-04-03 Order granting leave to appeal
1996-04-02 Proof of service, 1 copy of Notice of Appeal, with service
1996-03-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Schulman & Schulman (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling
1996-03-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Aikins MacAulay Thorvaldson (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1996-03-26 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2364 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-03-26 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1996-03-26 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1996-03-07 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ G Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-03-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
1996-03-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1996-03-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Aikins MacAulay Thorvaldson (Winnipeg, MN)
1995-12-11 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ G Ia
1995-11-03 Proof of service, of reply
1995-10-27 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Hercules Managements Ltd.
1995-10-20 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Ernst & Young
1995-09-28 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with the enclosed filing fee
1995-09-28 Correspondence received from, sent to Aikins, MacAuley & Thorvaldson (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of letter dated Sept 28/95 sent to applicant
1995-09-21 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30702 Hercules Managements Ltd.
1995-09-21 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1995-09-21 Hercules Managements Ltd.

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
Hercules Managements Ltd. Applicant Active
Guardian Finance of Canada Ltd. Applicant Active
Freed, Max Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Ernst & Young Respondent Active
Cox, Alexander Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Hercules Managements Ltd.

Counsel
Name
M.M. Schulman, Q.C.
Contact information
Schulman & Schulman
740 - 444 ST MARY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3T1
Telephone: (204) 943-5428
FAX: (204) 944-8019
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: Guardian Finance of Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Name
M.M. Schulman, Q.C.
Contact information
Schulman & Schulman
740 - 444 ST MARY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3T1
Telephone: (204) 943-5428
FAX: (204) 944-8019
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: Freed, Max

Counsel
Name
M.M. Schulman, Q.C.
Contact information
Schulman & Schulman
740 - 444 ST MARY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3T1
Telephone: (204) 943-5428
FAX: (204) 944-8019
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: Ernst & Young

Counsel
Names
Thor J. Hansell
Robert P. Armstrong, Q.C.
Contact information
Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson
360 MAIN ST
30TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4G1
Telephone: (204) 957-0050
FAX: (204) 957-0840
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Cox, Alexander

Counsel
Name
Knox B. Foster, Q.C.
Contact information
Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson
360 MAIN ST
30TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4G1
Telephone: (204) 957-0050
FAX: (204) 957-0840
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

Counsel
Name
W. Ian C. Binnie, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

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Lower court rulings

May 24, 1995
Court of Appeal of Manitoba

AI 95-30-02082

appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13