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27284
The Canadian Red Cross Society v. Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased, et al.
(Ontario) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-05 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2001-05-10 | Appeal closed | |
| 2001-05-09 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2001-04-25 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2001-04-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2001-04-19 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The Canadian Red Cross Society's appeals of the Osborne, "M" and Walker actions are dismissed with costs. The hospitals names in the style of cause are not parties in these actions. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2000-11-14 | Transcript received, and distributed to the Justices (58 pages) | |
| 2000-11-07 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2000-11-07 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2000-11-07, (V079), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB Judgment reserved |
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| 2000-11-07 | Appellant's condensed book, (given in Court) | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-11-02 | Notice of appearance, of Peter K. Boeckle at the hearing of the appeal | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-10-26 | Correspondence received from, Bonnie A. Tough (by fax) dated Oct. 26/00 re: appeal to be heard separately with 27285 | Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased |
| 2000-10-26 | Correspondence received from, Peter K. Boeckle (by fax) dated Oct. 26/00 in response to Mr. Arenson's email in 27285 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-09-13 | Notice of hearing | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-09-01 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-11-07 Judgment reserved |
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| 2000-06-26 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-06-26 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the respondents record, factum and book of authorities to May 30, 2000. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-06-26 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 2000-06-21 | Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2000-06-21 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-06-21 | Motion to extend time, (to file the record, factum and authorities to May 30, 2000), Completed on: 2000-06-21 | Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased |
| 2000-05-30 | Respondent's book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-05-30 | Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased |
| 2000-05-30 | Respondent's record, and 10 copies of video tapes I and II (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-05-30 | Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased |
| 2000-05-30 | Respondent's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-05-30 | Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased |
| 2000-05-08 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-05-08 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the respondents' factum, record and book of authorities to May 18 Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-05-08 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-05-05 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2000-10-02 | |
| 2000-05-04 | Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2000-05-04 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-05-04 | Motion to extend time, (to file the factum, record, authorities to May 18, 2000), Completed on: 2000-05-04 | Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased |
| 2000-03-10 | Appellant's record, (vol. 1 to 4), Completed on: 2000-03-10 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-03-10 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-03-10 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-03-10 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2000-03-10 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 2000-02-03 | Appeal court record, (1 box) | |
| 2000-01-25 | Correspondence received from, Allyson A. Webster dated Jan. 24/00 re: filing of entire appeal record and to have this appeal hear with 27285 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 1999-11-24 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1999-11-18 | Notice of deposit for security | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 1999-11-16 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 1999-11-12 | Notice of appeal, (Amended Notice of Appeal served and filed Nov. 23/99), Completed on: 1999-11-12 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 1999-10-15 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 1999-10-14 |
Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, The application for leave to appeal and the application for a stay of execution are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-10-14 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal and the application for a stay of execution are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-06-21 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL Ia | |
| 1999-06-17 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 1999-06-17 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 1999-06-10 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-06-10 | Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased |
| 1999-06-07 |
Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, is referred to the panel seized of the application for leave to appeal. Referred, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-06-03 | Correspondence received from, Jacqueline Loignon (Lang Michener) (by fax) dated June 3/99 re: why the application for stay should be dealt with by SCC rather than Ont. Court of Appeal (joint with 27285) | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 1999-06-01 | Submission of motion for a stay of execution, Ia | |
| 1999-05-28 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 1999-05-14 | Motion for a stay of execution, Completed on: 1999-05-14 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
| 1999-05-10 | Application for leave to appeal, (appeal court order missing) (formal order of C.A. received on Aug. 30,1999 sent to CJ McL I, Aug. 31/99), Completed on: 1999-06-21 | The Canadian Red Cross Society |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Canadian Red Cross Society | Appellant | Active |
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| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased | Respondent | Active |
| Walker, Douglas | Respondent | Active |
| Scott Walker and Danielle Walker by their Litigation Guardian Douglas Walker | Respondent | Active |
| Alderson, J. Bob | Respondent | Active |
| Alderson, Velma | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: The Canadian Red Cross Society
Counsel
3005 - 401 Bay Street
P.O. Box 96
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2Y4
Telephone: (416) 360-1194
FAX: (416) 360-8469
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Douglas Walker as Executor of the Estate of Alma Walker, deceased
Counsel
Jill Lawrie
David Harvey
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
Party: Walker, Douglas
Counsel
Jill Lawrie
David Harvey
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
Party: Scott Walker and Danielle Walker by their Litigation Guardian Douglas Walker
Counsel
Jill Lawrie
David Harvey
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
Party: Alderson, J. Bob
Counsel
Jill Lawrie
David Harvey
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
Party: Alderson, Velma
Counsel
Jill Lawrie
David Harvey
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
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Lower court rulings
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
36125/91U
Application dismissed
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C28462, C28488
Appeal allowed
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