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27980
The Honourable Ralph Klein, et al. v. Barbara Decock, Tara Leigh Decock, an infant by her Next Friend, Barbara Decock, and Lindsey Allison Decock, et al.
(Alberta) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-11 | Appeal closed | |
| 2001-09-10 | Discontinuance of the appeal, (service requested) | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
| 2001-05-23 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-10-01 | |
| 2001-04-04 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY THE COURT) | |
| 2001-04-04 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, by the ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ONTARIO. The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-04-04 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, by the ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA. The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-04-04 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by A.G. - Canada & A.G. - Ont., Arb | |
| 2001-04-02 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-04-02 | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
| 2001-03-28 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2001-03-28 | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
| 2001-03-08 | Respondent's record, (26th copy with service rec'd March 9/01 - service admitted March 9/01), Completed on: 2001-03-09 | Barbara Decock, Tara Leigh Decock, an infant by her Next Friend, Barbara Decock, and Lindsey Allison Decock |
| 2001-02-20 | Motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument (book form) (1 faxed copy rec'd Feb. 19/01), Completed on: 2001-02-20 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2001-02-16 | Motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum and present oral argument (book form), Completed on: 2001-02-16 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2001-01-22 | Appellant's record, Completed on: 2001-01-22 | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
| 2001-01-17 | General proceeding, (diiscontinue the appeal as against the Respondents Joel Scott, et al ONLY) | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
| 2001-01-04 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 2001-01-04 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 2000-12-22 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 2000-12-20 | Notice of deposit for security | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
| 2000-12-20 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2001-04-02 | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
| 2000-12-08 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2000-12-07 |
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 |
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| 2000-11-14 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD Ba LeB | |
| 2000-07-14 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (service received on July 20, 2000 and Aug. 10, 2000), Completed on: 2000-07-14 | Barbara Decock, Tara Leigh Decock, an infant by her Next Friend, Barbara Decock, and Lindsey Allison Decock |
| 2000-06-29 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2000-06-19 | Application for leave to appeal, (C.A. Order missing - filed July 11), Completed on: 2000-07-11 | The Honourable Ralph Klein |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Honourable Ralph Klein | Appellant | Active |
| The Honourable Shirley McClellan | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Decock, Tara Leigh Decock, an infant by her Next Friend, Barbara Decock, and Lindsey Allison Decock | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Honourable Ralph Klein | Appellant | Active |
| The Honourable Shirley McClellan | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Schmitz and Kevin Schmitz | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Honourable Ralph Klein | Appellant | Active |
| The Honourable Shirley McClellan | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Darin F. Banister, Sandra Banister and Ann Schierle | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Honourable Ralph Klein | Appellant | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: The Honourable Ralph Klein
Counsel
9833 - 109 Street
5th Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-9252
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: The Honourable Shirley McClellan
Counsel
9833 - 109 Street
5th Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-9252
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Barbara Decock, Tara Leigh Decock, an infant by her Next Friend, Barbara Decock, and Lindsey Allison Decock
Counsel
205 - 4020 17th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 0S7
Telephone: (403) 273-8580
FAX: (403) 273-9045
Email: suntjens@litwiniuk.com
Agent
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: Kelly Schmitz and Kevin Schmitz
Counsel
205 - 4020 17th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 0S7
Telephone: (403) 273-8580
FAX: (403) 273-9045
Email: suntjens@litwiniuk.com
Agent
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: Darin F. Banister, Sandra Banister and Ann Schierle
Counsel
205 - 4020 17th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 0S7
Telephone: (403) 273-8580
FAX: (403) 273-9045
Email: suntjens@litwiniuk.com
Agent
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Department of Justice
284 Wellington St, 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 952-0275
FAX: (613) 952-1227
Agent
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Crown Law Office - Civil
720 Bay Street, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4177
FAX: (416) 326-4181
Agent
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
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Lower court rulings
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
9401-14127, 9501-07642, 9601-05262, 9601-07819, 9601-14721
see file
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary)
97-17244, 97-17245, 97-17247, 97-17275
see file
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