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25421

Reddy Rajagopal Chavali, et al. v. Arthur Ault, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1998-05-14 Certificate of taxation issued to, Nelligan, Power
1998-05-13 Decision on the bill of costs, by the Registrar at $1,598.14
1998-03-17 $50.00 filing fee for a bill of costs for taxation, receipt #25421 Scott and Aylen
1997-05-09 Close file on Leave
1997-04-10 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (5 boxes)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Piazza, Polowin, Brooks & Siddons, (Ottawa, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Blake, Cassels and Graydon (Ottawa, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Nelligan/Power (Ottawa, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Roy Nandrum (Ottawa, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Kanny Ng (Gloucester, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, oldberg, Shinder, Gardner & Kronick (Ottawa, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Reddy Rajagopal Chavali (Toronto, ON)
1997-01-13 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Crouchman and Nelson (Kingston, ON)
1997-01-10 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Piazza, Polowin, Brooks & Siddons
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Blake, Cassels and Graydon
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Nelligan/Power
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Roy Nandrum
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Kanny Ng
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Goldberg, Shinder, Gardner & Kronick
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Reddy Rajagopal Chavali (Toronto, ON)
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Crouchman and Nelson (Kingston, ON)
1996-10-31 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, CJ G Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-10-31 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1996-10-31, CJ G Ia
1996-10-31 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1996-10-31, CJ G Ia
1996-10-31 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The applications for leave to appeal are dismissed with costs to the respondents Scott & Aylen, Royal Trust and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce., CJ G Ia, The application for extension of time is granted. The applications for leave to appeal are dismissed with costs to the respondents Scott & Aylen, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada. Nelligan/Power, David Chick, Samuel Talbert, Collette Talbert and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1996-10-11 Appeal Court record, 5 boxes
1996-10-11 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ G Ia
1996-10-09 Proof of service, of the applicant's reply
1996-10-04 Book of authorities, 3 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL), Completed on: 1996-10-04 Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-10-04 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-10-04 Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-10-04 Affidavit, of service of the respondent's response admitted on Sept. 27/96 Scott and Aylen
1996-09-27 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vol. I & II (joint with R09-R10), Completed on: 1996-09-27 Scott and Aylen
1996-09-23 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-09-23 Samuel Talbert
1996-09-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Crouchman and Nelson (Kingston, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated Sept 19/96 sent to applicant
1996-09-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Reddy Rajagopal Chavali (Toronto, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1996-09-10 General proceeding, 5 copies of formal order of C.A. dated July 22, 1996 (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-09-10 Proof of service, of the application for leave to appeal to the respondent, A. Ault (service admitted on Aug. 30, 1996)
1996-09-10 Affidavit, of Reddy K. Chavali - 5 copies - book form Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-09-10 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to August 30, 1996 - 5 copies - book form (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL), Completed on: 1996-09-10 Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-09-04 Proof of service, of the application for leave upon Mr. Crouchman sollicitor for the respondents Ault et al
1996-09-03 Correspondence received from, from R. Chavali to Registrar, letter dated August 27, 1996 re: consolidation of 3 applications (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-09-03 Appeal Court record, 3 copies of Motion record, vol. 1 and 2, factum of the applicant in Court of Appeal (2) and affidavit of K. Chavali (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL)
1996-08-30 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (CONSOLIDATION OF 3 APPLICATIONS, SEE A. ROLLAND`S LETTER DATED JULY 25, 1996) - EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTED (service admitted on August 28, 29, 1996), with service, Completed on: 1996-09-10 Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-08-07 Correspondence received from, sent to Reddy R. Chavali (Toronto, ON) enclosing a receipt for the $50. filing fee
1996-07-31 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 32402 (THIRD APPLICATION) Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-07-31 Correspondence received from, from R. Chavali to M. Larmour, letter dated July 24/96 re: seeking permission to combine 3 applications (original) Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-07-25 Correspondence received from, from M. Larmour to R. Chavali re: the registrar has permit to combine his latest judgment of July 22/96
1996-07-24 Correspondence received from, from R. Chavali to M. Larmour, letter dated July 24/96 re: combine a third application from judgment dated July 22/96 (fax copy) (original received on July 31/96) Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-07-24 Notice of application for leave to appeal, THIRD NOTICE FROM JUDGMENT DATED JULY 22/96 (fax copy) Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-06-28 Correspondence received from, from R. Chavali to M. Larmour re: requesting confirmation regarding the consolidation of his 2 applications for leave to appeal Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-06-28 Notice of application for leave to appeal, SECOND APPLICATION FROM JUDGMENT DATED MAY 30/96 Reddy Rajagopal Chavali, in trust
1996-06-26 Correspondence received from, from M. Larmour to Mr. Chavali re: registrar has granted permission to consolidate his 2 applications for leave to appeal
1996-06-11 General proceeding, 1 copy of formal order of C.A. dated April 29/96 Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-06-11 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 32212 Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
1996-06-11 Notice of application for leave to appeal, FIRST APPLICATION FROM JUDGMENT DATED APRIL 29/96 (P.S. service admitted on May 29/96 to Nelligan, Power only) Reddy Rajagopal Chavali

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
Chavali, Reddy Rajagopal Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Rajagopal Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Rajagopal Applicant Active
Chavali, Reddy Krishnaveni Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Krishnaveni Applicant Active
Chavali, Reddy Venkata Subbarami Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Venkata Subbarami Applicant Active
715048 Ontario Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Sadana Corporation Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Vahini Holdings Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Meru Holdings Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
715040 Ontario Ltd., in trust Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Ault, Arthur Respondent Active
Natividad, Alicia Respondent Active
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson Respondent Active
Scott and Aylen Respondent Active
Andridge Capital Corporation Respondent Active
Gaty, George Respondent Active
Chateau Royale Professional Building Inc. Respondent Active
Cobit Corporation Respondent Active
Royal Trust Corporation of Canada Respondent Active
Nelligan/Power Respondent Active
Chick, David Respondent Active
Ng, Kanny Respondent Active
Majestic Key Management Ltd. Respondent Active
Nandrum, Roy Respondent Active
862908 Ontario Limited Respondent Active
Majestic Key Construction Ltd. Respondent Active
Majestic Key Holding Corporation Respondent Active
Majestic Key Development Inc. Respondent Active
North American Trust Company Respondent Active
Peat Marwick Thorne Inc. Respondent Active
Talbert, Samuel Respondent Active
Talbert, Collette Respondent Active
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Chavali, Reddy Rajagopal Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Rajagopal Applicant Active
Chavali, Reddy Krishnaveni Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Krishnaveni Applicant Active
Chavali, Reddy Venkata Subbarami Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Venkata Subbarami Applicant Active
715048 Ontario Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Sadana Corporation Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Vahini Holdings Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Meru Holdings Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
715040 Ontario Ltd., in trust Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Ault, Arthur Respondent Active
Natividad, Alicia Respondent Active
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson Respondent Active
Scott and Aylen Respondent Active
Andridge Capital Corporation Respondent Active
Gaty, George Respondent Active
Chateau Royale Professional Building Inc. Respondent Active
Cobit Corporation Respondent Active
Royal Trust Corporation of Canada Respondent Active
Nelligan/Power Respondent Active
Chick, David Respondent Active
Ng, Kanny Respondent Active
Majestic Key Management Ltd. Respondent Active
Nandrum, Roy Respondent Active
862908 Ontario Limited Respondent Active
Majestic Key Construction Ltd. Respondent Active
Majestic Key Holding Corporation Respondent Active
Majestic Key Development Inc. Respondent Active
North American Trust Company Respondent Active
Peat Marwick Thorne Inc. Respondent Active
Talbert, Samuel Respondent Active
Talbert, Collette Respondent Active
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (2) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Chavali, Reddy Rajagopal Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Rajagopal Applicant Active
Chavali, Reddy Krishnaveni Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Krishnaveni Applicant Active
Chavali, Reddy Venkata Subbarami Applicant Active
Chavali, in trust, Reddy Venkata Subbarami Applicant Active
715048 Ontario Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Sadana Corporation Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Vahini Holdings Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
Meru Holdings Ltd., in trust Applicant Active
715040 Ontario Ltd., in trust Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (2) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Ault, Arthur Respondent Active
Natividad, Alicia Respondent Active
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson Respondent Active
Scott and Aylen Respondent Active
Andridge Capital Corporation Respondent Active
Gaty, George Respondent Active
Chateau Royale Professional Building Inc. Respondent Active
Cobit Corporation Respondent Active
Royal Trust Corporation of Canada Respondent Active
Nelligan/Power Respondent Active
Chick, David Respondent Active
Ng, Kanny Respondent Active
Majestic Key Management Ltd. Respondent Active
Nandrum, Roy Respondent Active
862908 Ontario Limited Respondent Active
Majestic Key Construction Ltd. Respondent Active
Majestic Key Holding Corporation Respondent Active
Majestic Key Development Inc. Respondent Active
North American Trust Company Respondent Active
Peat Marwick Thorne Inc. Respondent Active
Talbert, Samuel Respondent Active
Talbert, Collette Respondent Active
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Chavali, Reddy Rajagopal

Counsel
Name
Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
Contact information
Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
5 - 45 FLOYD AVE
TORONTO, Ontario
M4K 2B3
Telephone: (416) 467-7388
FAX: (416) 467-7388

Party: Chavali, in trust, Reddy Rajagopal

Counsel
Name
Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
Contact information
Reddy Rajagopal Chavali
5 - 45 FLOYD AVE
TORONTO, Ontario
M4K 2B3
Telephone: (416) 467-7388
FAX: (416) 467-7388

Party: Chavali, Reddy Krishnaveni

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Chavali, in trust, Reddy Krishnaveni

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Chavali, Reddy Venkata Subbarami

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Chavali, in trust, Reddy Venkata Subbarami

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: 715048 Ontario Ltd., in trust

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Sadana Corporation Ltd., in trust

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Vahini Holdings Ltd., in trust

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Meru Holdings Ltd., in trust

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: 715040 Ontario Ltd., in trust

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Ault, Arthur

Counsel
Name
Laurie A. Dupuis
Contact information
Crouchman & Nelson
321 CONCESSION ST
KINGSTON, Ontario
K7K 2B9
Telephone: (613) 544-1618

Party: Natividad, Alicia

Counsel
Name
Laurie A. Dupuis
Contact information
Crouchman & Nelson
321 CONCESSION ST
KINGSTON, Ontario
K7K 2B9
Telephone: (613) 544-1618

Party: Gowling, Strathy & Henderson

Counsel
Name
Laurie A. Dupuis
Contact information
Crouchman & Nelson
321 CONCESSION ST
KINGSTON, Ontario
K7K 2B9
Telephone: (613) 544-1618

Party: Scott and Aylen

Counsel
Name
Allan R. O'Brien
Contact information
Nelligan Power
1900 - 66 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

Party: Andridge Capital Corporation

Counsel
Name
Russell Kronick, Q.C.
Contact information
Goldberg, Shinder, Gardner & Kronick
1800 - 280 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 1C2
Telephone: (613) 237-4922
FAX: (613) 237-2920

Party: Gaty, George

Counsel
Name
Russell Kronick, Q.C.
Contact information
Goldberg, Shinder, Gardner & Kronick
1800 - 280 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 1C2
Telephone: (613) 237-4922
FAX: (613) 237-2920

Party: Chateau Royale Professional Building Inc.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Cobit Corporation

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Royal Trust Corporation of Canada

Counsel
Name
Allan R. O'Brien
Contact information
Nelligan Power
1900 - 66 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

Party: Nelligan/Power

Counsel
Name
Allan R. O'Brien
Contact information
Nelligan Power
1900 - 66 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

Party: Chick, David

Counsel
Name
Allan R. O'Brien
Contact information
Nelligan Power
1900 - 66 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

Party: Ng, Kanny

Counsel
Name
Kanny Ng
Contact information
49 KAYMAR DR
GLOUCESTER, Ontario
K1J 7C8

Party: Majestic Key Management Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Kanny Ng
Contact information
49 KAYMAR DR
GLOUCESTER, Ontario
K1J 7C8

Party: Nandrum, Roy

Counsel
Name
Roy Nandrum
Contact information
1520 ORCHARD AVE
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1H 1A8

Party: 862908 Ontario Limited

Counsel
Name
Kanny Ng
Contact information
49 KAYMAR DR
GLOUCESTER, Ontario
K1J 7C8

Party: Majestic Key Construction Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Kanny Ng
Contact information
49 KAYMAR DR
GLOUCESTER, Ontario
K1J 7C8

Party: Majestic Key Holding Corporation

Counsel
Name
Kanny Ng
Contact information
49 KAYMAR DR
GLOUCESTER, Ontario
K1J 7C8

Party: Majestic Key Development Inc.

Counsel
Name
Kanny Ng
Contact information
49 KAYMAR DR
GLOUCESTER, Ontario
K1J 7C8

Party: North American Trust Company

Counsel
Name
Gordon Cameron
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
45 O'Connor St
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2200

Party: Peat Marwick Thorne Inc.

Counsel
Name
Gordon Cameron
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
45 O'Connor St
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2200

Party: Talbert, Samuel

Counsel
Name
P. Roderick Brooks
Contact information
Piazza, Polowin, Brooks & Siddons
66 LISGAR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 0C1
Telephone: (613) 238-2244
FAX: (613) 238-3382

Party: Talbert, Collette

Counsel
Name
P. Roderick Brooks
Contact information
Piazza, Polowin, Brooks & Siddons
66 LISGAR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 0C1
Telephone: (613) 238-2244
FAX: (613) 238-3382

Party: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Counsel
Name
P. Roderick Brooks
Contact information
Piazza, Polowin, Brooks & Siddons
66 LISGAR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 0C1
Telephone: (613) 238-2244
FAX: (613) 238-3382

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Lower court rulings

August 26, 1993
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

91-CQ-5701

see file
April 29, 1996
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C22760

see file

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Date modified: 2025-02-27