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27285

The Canadian Red Cross Society, et al. v. Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

(Publication ban on party)

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)
2006-12-12 Payment out cheque issued, ($619.47)
2006-11-23 Approved order for payment out, (sent to Finance on Nov. 23/06) - Document not microfilmed but is on file
2006-11-16 Correspondence received from, Lang Michener re: enclosing consent and order for payment out - Document not microfilmed but is on file The Canadian Red Cross Society
2001-11-05 Bill of costs, (DO N OT TAX - SETTLED BETWEEN PARTIES), Completed on: 2001-11-05 A.A.M.
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
2001-05-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2001-04-25 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 named in the style of cause are not parties in these actions.
Dismissed, with costs
2000-11-14 Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (66 pages)
2000-11-07 Hearing of the appeal, 2000-11-07, (V080), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment reserved
2000-11-07 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2000-11-07 Appellant's condensed book, (given in Court) The Canadian Red Cross Society
2000-11-02 Notice of appearance, of Christopher I.R. Morrison 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 27284 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased
2000-10-26 Correspondence received from, Peter K. Boeckle (by fax) dated Oct. 26/00 in response to Mr. Arenson's email The Canadian Red Cross Society
2000-10-26 Correspondence received from, Ken Arenson (by E-Mail) dated Oct. 25/00 re: oral argument A.A.M.
2000-09-13 Notice of hearing The Canadian Red Cross Society
2000-09-01 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-11-07
Judgment reserved
2000-08-10 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the record and book of authorities of the respondents M. to July 14, 2000.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-08-10 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2000-07-18 Motion to extend time, (to file the record and authorities to July 14, 2000) - 1 copy, Completed on: 2000-07-18 A.A.M.
2000-07-14 Respondent's record, (service by courier)(extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-07-14 A.A.M.
2000-07-14 Respondent's book of authorities, (vol. 1 and 2)(extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-07-14 A.A.M.
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 June 1, 2000
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-06-26 Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg
2000-06-21 Response to motion to extend time, (joint consent), 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 June 1, 2000), Completed on: 2000-06-21 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased
2000-06-20 Decision on motion for directions, Bi, Order to go on consent permitting the respondents M. et al. to serve and file their factum on or before June 16, 2000.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-06-19 Submission of motion for directions, Bi
2000-06-16 Respondent's factum, (returned for corrections June 16/00 (no line numbering) - back from corrections June 20/00) (returned for corrections July 14/00 - back from corrections July 17/00), Completed on: 2000-07-14 A.A.M.
2000-06-16 Response to motion for directions, Completed on: 2000-06-16 A.A.M.
2000-06-06 Motion for directions, (book form), Completed on: 2000-06-06 The Canadian Red Cross Society
2000-06-01 Respondent's book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-06-01 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased
2000-06-01 Respondent's record, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-06-01 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased
2000-06-01 Respondent's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-05-30 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, 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
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, (joint), Completed on: 2000-05-04 The Canadian Red Cross Society
2000-05-04 Motion to extend time, (to file the factum, record and authorities to May 18, 2000), Completed on: 2000-05-04 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, 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, (6 boxes)
2000-01-25 Correspondence received from, Allyson A. Webster dated Jan. 24/00 re: filing of entire appeal record and to have the appeal heard with 27284 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, (receipt #2500 for security deposit), 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
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
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
1999-06-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-06-15 A.A.M.
1999-06-10 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 6 copies, Completed on: 1999-06-10 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased
1999-06-07 Notice of change of solicitor, from Kenneth Arenson to Bonnie A. Tough (Hodgson Tough Shields DesBrisay O'Donnell) Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased
1999-06-07 Correspondence received from, Christopher I.R. Morrison (by fax) in response to Mr. Arenson's letter of June 4/99 The Canadian Red Cross Society
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
1999-06-04 Correspondence received from, Kenneth Arenson (by fax) dated June 4/99 re: stay of execution A.A.M.
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 the SCC rather than the Ont. Court of Appeal (joint with 27284) The Canadian Red Cross Society
1999-06-01 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, Ia
1999-05-31 Reply to motion for a stay of execution, Completed on: 1999-06-02 The Canadian Red Cross Society
1999-05-28 Response to the motion for a stay of execution, 2 copies - book form, Completed on: 1999-05-28 Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased
1999-05-28 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete 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, Completed on: 1999-05-10 The Canadian Red Cross Society

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
The Canadian Red Cross Society Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased Respondent Active
Osborne, Lois Respondent Active
Osborne, Paul Respondent Active
McCraw, Karen Respondent Active
Osborne, David Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
The Canadian Red Cross Society Appellant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
A.A.M. Respondent Active
A.M. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: The Canadian Red Cross Society

Counsel
Peter K. Boeckle
Christopher Morrison
MacMillan Rooke Boeckle
3005 - 401 Bay Street
P.O. Box 96
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2Y4
Telephone: (416) 360-1194
FAX: (416) 360-8469
Agent
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca

Party: Lois Osborne as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald Charles Osborne, deceased

Counsel
Bonnie A. Tough
David Harvey
Leah Rachin
Hodgson Shields DesBrisay O'Donnell MacKillop Squire LLP
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
Gordon K. Cameron
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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: Osborne, Lois

Counsel
Bonnie A. Tough
David Harvey
Leah Rachin
Hodgson Shields DesBrisay O'Donnell MacKillop Squire LLP
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
Gordon K. Cameron
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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: Osborne, Paul

Counsel
Bonnie A. Tough
David Harvey
Leah Rachin
Hodgson Shields DesBrisay O'Donnell MacKillop Squire LLP
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
Gordon K. Cameron
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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: McCraw, Karen

Counsel
Bonnie A. Tough
David Harvey
Leah Rachin
Hodgson Shields DesBrisay O'Donnell MacKillop Squire LLP
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
Gordon K. Cameron
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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: Osborne, David

Counsel
Bonnie A. Tough
David Harvey
Leah Rachin
Hodgson Shields DesBrisay O'Donnell MacKillop Squire LLP
Suite 550
36 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2C5
Telephone: (416) 304-6402
FAX: (416) 304-6406
Agent
Gordon K. Cameron
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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: A.A.M.

Counsel
Kenneth Arenson
10St. Mary Street
Suite 202
Toronto, Ontario
M4P 1Y9
Telephone: (416) 593-4445
FAX: (416) 593-6606
Email: kennetharenson@bellnet.ca
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

Party: A.M.

Counsel
Kenneth Arenson
10St. Mary Street
Suite 202
Toronto, Ontario
M4P 1Y9
Telephone: (416) 593-4445
FAX: (416) 593-6606
Email: kennetharenson@bellnet.ca
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

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Lower court rulings

October 7, 1997
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

92-CU-46642

see file

March 10, 1999
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C28462

Appeal as to liability is dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13