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28774
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, et al. v. Frans H.H. Leenen
(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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-11 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2002-03-01 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2002-02-13 | Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared | |
| 2002-02-08 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2002-02-07 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2002-01-14 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, (Bench changed on Jan. 17 from CJ I A), CJ Ma Arb | |
| 2001-10-17 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2001-10-17 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2001-10-09 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-10-24 | Frans H.H. Leenen |
| 2001-09-17 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2001-09-17 | Application for leave to appeal, C/A order missing - Rec'd. Oct. 10/01, Completed on: 2001-10-10 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2001-09-13 | Correspondence received from, C. Lonsdale dated Sept. 12, 2001 re: enclosing new copy of page 393 of leave application (to be replaced) | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Applicant | Active |
| Trish Wood, Nicholas Regush, Paul Webster and David Studer | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Leenen, Frans H.H. | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Counsel
Christine L. Lonsdale
4700 TD Bank Tower
PO Box 48
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: Trish Wood, Nicholas Regush, Paul Webster and David Studer
Counsel
Christine L. Lonsdale
4700 TD Bank Tower
PO Box 48
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: Leenen, Frans H.H.
Counsel
2600 - 160 Elgin Street
P.O. Box 466, Stn D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0135
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: Richard.Dearden@gowlings.com
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Lower court rulings
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Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Costs fixed at $836,278,94
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C34272
Appeal from finding of liability, quantum of damages and costs, dismissed
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