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28808

Brian S. Heron v. Charles A. Smith

(Nova Scotia) (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)
2002-10-25 Close file on Leave
2002-10-24 Affidavit, of John E. MacDonell (supplementary)(fax copy)(original received on Oct. 25, 2002) Charles A. Smith
2002-10-22 Reconsideration not accepted for filing
2002-10-22 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated Oct. 22, 2002 (fax copy) re: replying to letters from B. Heron Charles A. Smith
2002-09-10 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated Sept. 9, 2002 re: enclosing a supplementary affidavit in response to add. documents on reconsideration Charles A. Smith
2002-09-05 Correspondence received from, B. Heron (also, correspondance received on Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 20, Sept. 24, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 18, 2002)(fax copies) re: reconsideration Brian S. Heron
2002-08-21 Response to motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), from J. MacDonell dated August 20, 2002 (also enclosing documents), Incomplete Charles A. Smith
2002-08-14 Motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, (fax copy)(supplement motion received August 21, 2002)(extension of time included), Completed on: 2002-08-21 Brian S. Heron
2002-07-15 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2002-07-11 Correspondence received from, B. Heron dated July 7, 2002 (fax copy) Brian S. Heron
2002-07-11 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (fax copy), Incomplete Brian S. Heron
2002-07-11 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for an extension of time and the application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Number CA 166921, dated June 20, 2001, are dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
2002-07-11 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application
Dismissed, no order as to costs
2002-07-10 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated July 10, 2002 (fax copy) re: enclosing a decision of the C.A. of California dated July 2, 2002 - 1 page long (sent to the judges on July 10, 2002) Charles A. Smith
2002-07-09 Affidavit, of Glenn Collier and J. MacDonnell re: opposition to the extension of time (sent to the judges on July 10, 2002) Charles A. Smith
2002-07-09 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated July 8, 2002 re: opposed the extension of time (sent to the judges on July 10, 2002) Charles A. Smith
2002-06-26 Correspondence received from, B. Heron dated June 26, 2002 (fax copy) re: requesting a further extension to July 12, 2002 to file a reply (original received July 4, 2002) - sent to the judges on July 10, 2002 Brian S. Heron
2002-06-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Arb
2002-06-10 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, CJ Ia Arb
2002-05-23 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated May 23, 2002 (fax copy) re: Mr. Heron's letter received May 15, 2002 not served to him Charles A. Smith
2002-05-15 Correspondence received from, B. Heron undated (fax copy) re: significant developments have occured in California that have a direct bearing on the application for leave to appeal; will file an extension of time to file an additional brief shortly Brian S. Heron
2002-05-02 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell to B. Heron dated May 1, 2002 re: sending him copy of response, authorities and affidavit dated May 1, 2002 Charles A. Smith
2002-05-02 Affidavit, 2 copies of affidavit of J. MacDonell re: service of the response and authorities Charles A. Smith
2002-04-26 Correspondence received from, B. Heron dated April 26, 2002 (fax copy) re: has not been served with the response Brian S. Heron
2002-04-02 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated April 1, 2002 (fax copy) re: will bring a motion under rule 16(5) - service Charles A. Smith
2002-02-26 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated Feb. 26, 2002 (fax copy) re: service of the respondent's materials to the applicant Charles A. Smith
2002-02-19 Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, 3 copies of vol. 1 to 2 of Pleadings and evidence and 3 copies of vol. 1 of supp. appeal book
2002-02-19 Book of authorities, (service and new covers requested) - new covers received on Feb. 20, 2002, Incomplete Charles A. Smith
2002-02-19 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (service missing, printed on right side, new covers requested) - new covers received on Feb. 20, 2002 (see affidavits received May 2, 2002 and July 9, 2002), Incomplete Charles A. Smith
2001-12-31 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (to file and serve no later than Dec. 31, 2001) - further motion (original received Jan. 9, 2002) - to be submitted with leave application, Completed on: 2002-01-25 Brian S. Heron
2001-12-21 Affidavit, of D. A. Burke re: personal service of the applicant's brief to Mr. MacDonnell on Nov. 19 or Nov. 20 (original received on Dec. 24, 2001) Brian S. Heron
2001-12-05 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, (further motion to extend the time requested)
2001-11-23 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated Nov. 23, 2001 (fax copy) re: has received only 4 pages of the motion and Applicant's Book of exhibits and authorities (has not been personally served with the Applicant's brief and complete motion to extend the time) Charles A. Smith
2001-11-21 Book of authorities, 6 copies of book of exhibits and authorities (reasons of C.A. included), Completed on: 2001-11-21 Brian S. Heron
2001-11-21 Application for leave to appeal, (entitled Applicant's brief) ($50.00 received Dec. 3, 2001)(formal order of C.A. received on June 6, 2002, via C.A.), Completed on: 2002-01-16 Brian S. Heron
2001-11-21 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (as per phone conversation with the Respondent on Nov. 23, he has been served only with a portion of the motion to extend the time) - further extension (fee paid on Dec. 3, 2001) - not applicable (wait for further extension), Incomplete Brian S. Heron
2001-11-19 Correspondence received from, J. MacDonell dated Nov. 19, 2001 (fax copy) re: has received only partial copy of motion Charles A. Smith
2001-10-16 Correspondence received from, B. Heron dated Oct. 9, 2001 re: enclosing suppl. documents in support of motion to extend the time Brian S. Heron
2001-10-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Brian Heron enclosing a copy of LeBel J's endorsement granting an extension of time to Nov. 16, 2001.
2001-10-15 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, LeB, to November 16, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-10-15 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, LeB
2001-10-10 Reply to the motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, (Letter Form), from B. Heron dated Oct. 9, 2001 (fax copy) re: further reply, Completed on: 2001-10-10 Brian S. Heron
2001-10-09 Reply to the motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, (Letter Form), B. Heron dated Oct. 6, 2001 (fax copy), Completed on: 2001-10-09 Brian S. Heron
2001-10-05 Correspondence received from, (fax) John MacDonnell attaching copies of lower court judgments. Charles A. Smith
2001-09-27 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, (Letter Form), John E. MacDonell dated Sept. 26, 2001, Completed on: 2001-09-27 Charles A. Smith
2001-09-27 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, Nov. 16, 2001 (4 copies), Completed on: 2001-10-15 Brian S. Heron

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Heron, Brian S. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Smith, Charles A. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Heron, Brian S.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Smith, Charles A.

Counsel
John E. MacDonell
Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales
1959 Upper Water Street, Suite 900
P.O. Box 997, Stn Central
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2X2
Telephone: (902) 420-3393
FAX: (902) 420-1417
Email: jmacdonell@smss.com

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Lower court rulings

July 18, 2000
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Trial Division

160780

Summary judgment granted in respect of two orders for costs by California Courts against the applicant

June 20, 2001
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

CA 166921

Appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27