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27290

Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V., et al. v. Holt Cargo Systems Inc.

(Federal) (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)
2002-02-18 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2002-01-21 Appeal closed
2002-01-17 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2001-12-28 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2001-12-21 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2001-12-21 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2001-12-20 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
2001-03-20 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2001-03-20 Hearing of the appeal, 2001-03-20, (V030/031), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment reserved
2001-03-20 Respondent's condensed book, given in Court Holt Cargo Systems Inc.
2001-03-20 Appellant's condensed book, given in Court Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2001-03-20 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2001-03-12 Notice of appearance Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2001-02-14 Correspondence received, M.E. Meland; re: order of presentation at the hearing (joint with 27905)
2000-12-08 Notice of hearing Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-12-01 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-03-20
Judgment reserved
2000-09-29 Order on motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal
2000-09-28 Decision on motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, CJ, 1. The hearing of the appeal in file 27290 set down for Tuesday, November 7, 2000 is postponed to a date to be fixed for the hearing of the appeal in 27905; 2. The appeals in files 27290 and 27905 are joined for a common hearing; 3. A copy of this Order is to be put on file 27905 and counsel for the parties in that file are to be notified.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-09-26 Submission of motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, CJ
2000-09-15 Motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, and Join Appeals for Common Hearing (book form), Completed on: 2000-09-15 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-09-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Jane O'Neill from A. Roland re: is authorized to appear as junior counsel
2000-09-01 General proceeding, Previously scheduled for Oct. 11 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-08-24 Correspondence received from, David G. Colford (by fax) dated August 24/00 in response to Ms. O'Neill's letter of August 23/00 re: no objection Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-08-24 Correspondence received from, Jane O'Neill (by fax) dated August 23/00 re: served as law clerk and seeks permission to appear before the Court Holt Cargo Systems Inc.
2000-08-17 General proceeding, Notice of Change of Address Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-08-17 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from David Colford; re: companion case in 27905 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-07-06 Appeal court record, (2 boxes)
2000-06-20 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-01-15, (previously inscribed for the Fall Session)
2000-06-19 Respondent's book of authorities, (returned for corrections June 27/00 / new covers requested - back from corrections June 29/00), Completed on: 2000-06-19 Holt Cargo Systems Inc.
2000-06-19 Respondent's factum, (returned for corrections June 27/00 / new covers requested - back from corrections June 29/00), Completed on: 2000-06-19 Holt Cargo Systems Inc.
2000-05-24 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Lang; re: lower courts records Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-04-25 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-04-25 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-04-25 Appellant's record, Completed on: 2000-04-25 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-04-25 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2000-04-25 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
2000-01-17 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
2000-01-04 Order granting leave to appeal
1999-12-24 Notice of deposit for security Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
1999-12-24 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1999-12-24 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
1999-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
1999-12-09 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-12-08 Correspondence received from, D. G. Colford dated Dec. 8/99 (by fax) re: if his correspondence dated Nov. 5/99 was submitted to panel (sent to panel 08/12/99) Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
1999-12-03 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from D. Colford; re: C.A. Quebec heard the appeal on Nov. 11 and reserved judgment (original filed Dec. 6) (sent to panel Dec. 6) Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
1999-11-10 Correspondence received from, T. Hart dated Nov. 8, 1999 re: in response to the applicants' letter dated Nov. 5, 1999 sent to M Bi A Nov. 15/1999. Holt Cargo Systems Inc.
1999-11-08 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ma Bi Arb
1999-11-08 Correspondence received from, D.G. Colford dated Nov. 5/99 re: requests that the Court delay the issuance of its decision on Leave Application Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
1999-06-10 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 1999-06-10 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.
1999-06-02 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (service received on June 3, 1999)(fax copy), Completed on: 1999-06-07 Holt Cargo Systems Inc.
1999-05-28 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
1999-05-11 Application for leave to appeal, fee missing (filing fee received on June 4, 1999), Completed on: 1999-06-04 Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V. Appellant Active
the Owners, Charterers and all others interested in the Ship "Brussel" and the Ship "Brussel" Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Holt Cargo Systems Inc. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Frans G.A. De Roy and Thierry Van Doosselaere, as Trustees in Bankruptcy of ABC Containerline N.V.

Counsel
David G. Colford
Brisset Bishop
2020 University
Suite 444
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 2A5
Telephone: (514) 393-3700
FAX: (514) 393-1211
Agent
Barbara Sinclair
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: bsinclair@langmichener.ca

Party: the Owners, Charterers and all others interested in the Ship "Brussel" and the Ship "Brussel"

Counsel
David G. Colford
Brisset Bishop
2020 University
Suite 444
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 2A5
Telephone: (514) 393-3700
FAX: (514) 393-1211
Agent
Barbara Sinclair
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: bsinclair@langmichener.ca

Party: Holt Cargo Systems Inc.

Counsel
Thomas E. Hart
Jane O'Neill
McInnes Cooper
1601, Lower Water Street
P.O. Box 730
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2V1
Telephone: (902) 425-6500
FAX: (902) 425-6350
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

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Lower court rulings

April 9, 1997
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-738-96

see file

March 12, 1999
Federal Court of Appeal

A-307-97

Appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13