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24960
Robert Libman, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec
(Quebec) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-03 | Payment out cheque issued, cheque #2201-06975091 in the amount of $531.02 dated Feb. 9/98 paid to Grey Gasgrain | |
| 1998-02-04 | Appeal closed | |
| 1998-02-03 | Certificate of taxation issued to, Gowlings | |
| 1998-02-03 | $50.00 filing fee for a bill of costs for taxation, receipt #30043 | |
| 1998-02-03 | Decision on the bill of costs, by the Registrar at $13,534.02 | |
| 1998-01-26 | Approved order for payment out, sent to Finance on Jan. 27/98 | |
| 1998-01-23 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, joint avec dossiers 24990 - 25093 - 25894 et 25958 (2 boîtes et 1 env.) | |
| 1998-01-23 | Notice of appointment to tax the bill of costs | |
| 1997-10-29 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Québec (Montréal) | |
| 1997-10-29 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, all parties | |
| 1997-10-09 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed with costs to the appellant. (For constitutional questions see file) Allowed, with costs |
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| 1997-10-09 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, P.G. du Québec (Hull, QC) | |
| 1997-10-09 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-05-05 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (75 pages) | |
| 1997-04-22 | General proceeding, 12 copies of Recueil condensé de l'intimé given in Court | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-22 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1997-04-22, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Decision reserved |
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| 1997-04-22 | General proceeding, 10 copies of judgment (Thomson Newspapers Co. Ltd. of Court of appeal for Ontario) (given in Court by the Appellant) | Robert Libman |
| 1997-04-22 | Proof of service, of book of authorities vols. 1 and 2 | |
| 1997-04-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, re: duration of argument | |
| 1997-04-18 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, Completed on: 1997-04-18 | Robert Libman |
| 1997-04-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated April 16/97 from Gowlings 1) to consent to respondent's motion for a longer factum 2) does not object to the factum being filed outside the delays 3) to support the motion for additional time provided the appellants receive the same additional time | |
| 1997-04-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Apr. 15/97, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-04-16, to file their factum to Apr. 15/97, Reg | |
| 1997-04-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-04-16, to file their factum to Apr. 15/97, Reg | |
| 1997-04-16 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, (namely 49 pages), Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-16 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-04-16, (namely 49 pages), Reg | |
| 1997-04-16 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-04-16, (namely 49 pages), Reg | |
| 1997-04-16 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, La demande de prolongation des plaidoiries orales est rejetée, CJ Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-16 | Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1997-04-16, La demande de prolongation des plaidoiries orales est rejetée, CJ | |
| 1997-04-16 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1997-04-16, La demande de prolongation des plaidoiries orales est rejetée, CJ | |
| 1997-04-15 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for lengthy factum of 49 pages taken from Québec account | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Affidavit, of 49 pages (of Martin Lamontagne) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Affidavit, to file the respondent's factum (of Martin Lamontagne) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum (joint with lengthy factum), Completed on: 1997-04-15 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, (of 49 pages), Completed on: 1997-04-15 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, pour plaidoirie additionnelle receipt from Québec account | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Affidavit, de 2 heures (of Benoît Belleau) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, pour une plaidoirie de 2 heures, Completed on: 1997-04-15 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1997-04-15 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | General proceeding, LEGISLATION 10 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-15 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1997-04-15 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-04-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (par fax) de Me Martin Lamontagne pour aviser la Cour que le P.G. du Québec va déposer une requête pour plaider plus d'une heure | |
| 1997-03-24 | General proceeding, (conversation téléphonique avec Me Belleau le 24 mars; confirmera le 28 mars au plus tard la date de dépôt de son mémoire) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-03-17 | Notice of hearing, With service | Robert Libman |
| 1997-03-04 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1997-04-22 Decision reserved |
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| 1997-02-11 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1997-04-21 | |
| 1996-12-13 | Appellant's factum, 25 copies (see order Oct. 21, 1996), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-13 | Robert Libman |
| 1996-12-05 | Trial court record, 1 accordion file | |
| 1996-12-05 | Certified casebook, vol. I to IV (service admitted on Nov. 21/96), with service | Robert Libman |
| 1996-11-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, envoyée à Bernard, Roy & Assoc. (Montréal, QC) un exemplaire de l'avis aux avocats qui concerne les recueils de jurisprudence et de doctrine et les recueils condensés c.c. Noël, Berthiaume | |
| 1996-11-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Grey Casgrain (Montreal, QC) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1996-11-21 | Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. 1 to 4 (see order) (D. Beaulieu advised) | Robert Libman |
| 1996-10-25 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Robert Libman |
| 1996-10-23 | Order on motion to extend time, to state constitutional questions | |
| 1996-10-23 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1996-10-21 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to state constitutional question, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-10-21 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-10-21, to state constitutional question, CJ | |
| 1996-10-21 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-10-21, to state constitutional question, CJ | |
| 1996-10-21 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, on condition that the case on appeal is filed by Nov. 21/96 and the factum of the appellant is filed by Dec 16/96. Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Nov. 25/96, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-10-21 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-10-21, on condition that the case on appeal is filed by Nov. 21/96 and the factum of the appellant is filed by Dec 16/96. Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Nov. 25/96, CJ | |
| 1996-10-21 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-10-21, on condition that the case on appeal is filed by Nov. 21/96 and the factum of the appellant is filed by Dec 16/96. Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Nov. 25/96, CJ | |
| 1996-10-16 | Proof of service, of the P.G. Quebec's response | |
| 1996-10-10 | Proof of service, of response to the Constitutional questions | |
| 1996-10-08 | General proceeding, replying to respondent's observations re: constitutional questions; 2 copies, with service | Robert Libman |
| 1996-10-07 | General proceeding, 5 copies of RÉPONSE DU P.G. DU QUÉBEC A LA REQUETE POUR FORMULER LES QUESTIONS CONSTITUTIONNELLES (bookform) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1996-09-27 | Motion to state a constitutional question, With service, Completed on: 1996-09-27 | Robert Libman |
| 1996-09-27 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #32676 | Robert Libman |
| 1996-09-27 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the notice of motion to state constitutional questions, with service, Completed on: 1996-09-27 | Robert Libman |
| 1996-06-12 | Notice of deposit of security, With service | |
| 1996-06-10 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2380 | Robert Libman |
| 1996-05-23 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1996-05-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of QC enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Noël, Berthiaume | |
| 1996-05-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Grey Casgrain (Montreal, QC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling | |
| 1996-05-10 | Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service, Completed on: 1996-05-10 | Robert Libman |
| 1996-05-09 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ L'HD G, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-05-09 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume | |
| 1996-05-09 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling | |
| 1996-03-11 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ L'HD G | |
| 1995-12-08 | Proof of service, of reply | |
| 1995-12-06 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies | Robert Libman |
| 1995-12-04 | Proof of service, of response | |
| 1995-11-29 | General proceeding, 5 copies of LOI SUR LA CONSULTATION POPULAIRE | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1995-11-29 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1995-11-01 | Proof of service, of leave application | |
| 1995-10-30 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt #30983 | Robert Libman |
| 1995-10-30 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (proof of service missing), Completed on: 1995-11-01 | Robert Libman |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Libman, Robert | Applicant | Active |
| Equality Party | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Quebec | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Libman, Robert
Counsel
Julius H. Grey
Grey, Casgrain & Associates
2102 - 3410 rue Peel
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 1W8
Telephone: (514) 288-6180
FAX: (514) 288-8908
2102 - 3410 rue Peel
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 1W8
Telephone: (514) 288-6180
FAX: (514) 288-8908
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Equality Party
Counsel
Julius H. Grey
Grey, Casgrain & Associates
2102 - 3410 rue Peel
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 1W8
Telephone: (514) 288-6180
FAX: (514) 288-8908
2102 - 3410 rue Peel
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 1W8
Telephone: (514) 288-6180
FAX: (514) 288-8908
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Benoit Belleau
Bernard, Roy & Associés
8.01 - 1 rue Notre-Dame est
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1B6
Telephone: (514) 393-2336
FAX: (514) 873-7074
8.01 - 1 rue Notre-Dame est
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1B6
Telephone: (514) 393-2336
FAX: (514) 873-7074
Agent
Sylvie Roussel
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
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Lower court rulings
July 30, 1992
Superior Court of Quebec
500-05-008055-921
Superior Court of Quebec
500-05-008055-921
Requête pour jugement déclaratoire rejetée
August 2, 1995
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
500-09-001492-925
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
500-09-001492-925
Appel rejeté
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