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27838
Her Majesty the Queen v. Z.L.
(British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right)
(Publication ban on party)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-03 | Appeal closed | |
| 2001-05-02 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2001-03-22 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2001-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2001-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2001-03-16 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb, Iacobucci J. (orally): Mr. Smart, it will not be necessary to hear from you, the Court is ready to pronounce judgment. This is an appeal as of right. Looking at all the circumstances of this case, we see no reason to interfere with the judgment of the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal and accordingly, we dismiss the appeal. Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-03-16 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2001-03-16, Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb Judgment rendered |
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| 2001-03-16 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2001-03-13 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2001-03-13 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the respondent's factum to Jan. 19, 2001, nunc pro tunc., and its book of authorities to Mar. 2, 2001, nunc pro tunc. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-03-13 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2001-03-12 | Response to motion to extend time, from Burke-Robertson dated March 12/01 (by fax), Completed on: 2001-03-12 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-03-12 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Jan. 19/01 and the Authorities to March 2/01 (1 copy), Completed on: 2001-03-12 | Z.L. |
| 2001-03-01 | Respondent's book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2001-03-09 | Z.L. |
| 2001-01-25 | Notice of appearance | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-01-19 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2001-01-19 | Z.L. |
| 2001-01-03 | Appeal court record, (1 padded envelope) | |
| 2000-12-14 | General proceeding, Praecipe requesting the Court of Appeal to send their record | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-12-11 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-12-11 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the respondent's factum to Jan. 18, 2001. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-12-11 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 2000-12-08 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), (included in the motion material), Completed on: 2000-12-08 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-12-08 | Motion to extend time, to serve & file the respondent's factum to Jan. 18, 2001., Completed on: 2000-12-08 | Z.L. |
| 2000-12-01 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-03-16 Judgment rendered |
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| 2000-09-29 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-01-15 | |
| 2000-08-04 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-09-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-08-04 | Appellant's record, Vol. I to III, Completed on: 2000-09-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-08-04 | Appellant's factum, (proof of delivery filed Sept. 6/00), Completed on: 2000-09-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-08-02 | Correspondence received from, B. MacLean dated Aug. 2, 2000 (fax copy) re: publication ban on the identity of a complainant or a witness | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-04-11 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 2000-04-05 | Notice of appeal, (reasons of C/A filed), Completed on: 2000-04-10 | Her Majesty the Queen |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Z.L. | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
Beverly A. MacLean
600 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
FAX: (604) 660-1142
Agent
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Z.L.
Counsel
1190 - 840 Howe St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2L2
Telephone: (604) 687-6278
FAX: (604) 687-6298
Agent
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
Summary
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
X045092
See file
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA024203
Appeal allowed; conviction set aside and acquittal entered.
Filed documents
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