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26695

Vincent Scalera v. M.J. Oppenheim in quality as A.G. in Canada for Non-Marine Underwriters, Members, Lloyd's of London

(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)
2000-08-21 Appeal closed
2000-08-21 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2000-06-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Mr. Madryga dated June 1/00 in response to his letter dated May 15/00
2000-05-17 Correspondence received from, M. Madryga dated May 15, 2000 re: error in the reasons for judgment of the Hon. Mr. Justice Iacobucci (sent to the panel on May 26, 2000) Vincent Scalera
2000-05-15 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2000-05-11 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2000-05-04 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2000-05-03 Judgment on the appeal rendered, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1999-10-22 Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (93 pages)
1999-10-14 Hearing of the appeal, 1999-10-14, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi
Judgment reserved
1999-10-04 Notice of appearance, (Bruce P. Cran and Murray G. Madryga) Vincent Scalera
1999-09-09 Correspondence received from, B. Cran re: Cran Law Offices is now changed to Cran, Madryga and Company Vincent Scalera
1999-08-18 Correspondence received from, (by fax) Ian G. Schildt; re: order of submissions of parties with appeal of Sansalone 26708, sent to L'HD G McL I Ma Ba Bi, Aug. 30/99 Vincent Scalera
1999-08-12 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1999-10-14
Judgment reserved
1999-06-25 Correspondence received from, Eric A. Dolden; re: available dates for hearing of the appeal M.J. Oppenheim in quality as A.G. in Canada for Non-Marine Underwriters, Members, Lloyd's of London
1999-06-03 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1999-10-04
1999-06-02 Respondent's book of authorities, Vol. I and Vol. II, Completed on: 1999-06-02 M.J. Oppenheim in quality as A.G. in Canada for Non-Marine Underwriters, Members, Lloyd's of London
1999-06-02 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-06-02 M.J. Oppenheim in quality as A.G. in Canada for Non-Marine Underwriters, Members, Lloyd's of London
1999-05-05 Appeal court record, (1 envelope)
1999-04-15 Appellant's book of authorities, Returned for corrections (12 copies) - April 29/99 - Back from corrections May 4/99, Completed on: 1999-04-15 Vincent Scalera
1999-04-15 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-04-15 Vincent Scalera
1999-03-11 Appellant's record, Completed on: 1999-03-11 Vincent Scalera
1999-01-28 Notice of deposit for security, (2478) Vincent Scalera
1998-12-17 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1998-12-17 Vincent Scalera
1998-12-03 Order granting leave to appeal
1998-11-20 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, all parties
1998-11-19 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McL Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.

Granted, no order as to costs
1998-10-27 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Burke-Robertson; re: no publication ban in this matter Vincent Scalera
1998-10-26 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL Ia
1998-08-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-08-05 M.J. Oppenheim in quality as A.G. in Canada for Non-Marine Underwriters, Members, Lloyd's of London
1998-06-10 Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson and Dolden Walker Folick re: receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1998-06-04 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30723 Vincent Scalera
1998-06-04 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-06-04 Vincent Scalera

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Scalera, Vincent Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Oppenheim in quality as A.G. in Canada for Non-Marine Underwriters, Members, Lloyd's of London, M.J. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Scalera, Vincent

Counsel
Names
Bruce P. Cran
Murray G. Madryga
Contact information
Cran, Madryga and Company
201 - 609 Stamps Landing
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Z 3Z1
Telephone: (604) 488-8800
FAX: (604) 707-3150
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Oppenheim in quality as A.G. in Canada for Non-Marine Underwriters, Members, Lloyd's of London, M.J.

Counsel
Names
Eric A. Dolden
Karen F.W. Liang
Contact information
Dolden Wallace Folick
Tenth Floor
888 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3K4
Telephone: (604) 689-3222
FAX: (604) 689-3777
Agent
Name
Stephen J. Grace
Contact information
Beament, Green, Dust
47 Clarence St
Suite 204
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555

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Lower court rulings

October 22, 1997
Supreme Court of British Columbia

A970536

Respondent ordered to provide Applicant with a defence in the underlying action

April 9, 1998
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA023902

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13