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29034
Derrick Gordon Allen v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Newfoundland & Labrador) (Criminal) (As of Right / 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-23 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2003-04-04 | Appeal closed | |
| 2003-03-24 | Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2003-03-21 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2003-03-21 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, Ia Ma Bi Arb LeB, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador, Number 00/57, dated January 15, 2002, was heard this day and the following judgment was rendered: Iacobucci J. (orally) -- ... Accordingly, we would allow the appeal, set aside the judgment of the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal, and set aside the conviction and order a new trial. (See file for complete judgment) Allowed |
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| 2003-03-21 | Hearing of the appeal, 2003-03-21, (V041), Ia Ma Bi Arb LeB | |
| 2003-02-24 | Notice of appearance | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2003-02-12 | Supplemental document, (Respondent's Authorities - Leave to Appeal granted Nov. 14./02) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2003-02-12 | Supplemental factum, (Leave to Appeal granted Nov. 14/02) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2002-12-30 | Supplemental document, (Appellant's Authorities - Leave to Appeal granted / Autorités de l'appelant - demande d'autorisation d'appel accordée 11-14-02) | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-12-30 | Supplemental document, (Appellant's Record - Leave to Appeal granted / Dossier de l'appelant - demande d'autorisation d'appel accordée 11-14-02) | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-12-30 | Supplemental factum, (Leave to Appeal granted / demande d'autorisation d'appel accordée 11-14-02) | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-12-23 | Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-03-21 | |
| 2002-11-20 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2002-11-20 | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-11-19 | Appeal removed from the list, of fall session | |
| 2002-11-15 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2002-11-14 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Newfoundland & Labrador, Number 00/57, dated January 15, 2002, is granted. Granted |
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| 2002-07-29 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2003-01-13, (previously inscribed for the Fall session) | |
| 2002-07-02 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, G Ma LeB | |
| 2002-06-28 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-06-28 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2002-06-28 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2002-06-28 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2002-05-16 | Appellant's record, vol. 1 to 4, Completed on: 2002-05-16 | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-05-16 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-05-16 | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-05-16 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-05-16 | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-04-30 | Appeal court record, (1 box)(suppl. received May 2, 2002 - 1 folder) | |
| 2002-03-27 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2002-03-26 | Correspondence received from, Counsel Hogan, dated March 26, 2002 advising that there is no trial court order or judgment and forwarding the formal order of the Court of Appeal (fax copy) (original received April 2, 2002) | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-03-20 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (p. 4 missing - rec'd March 22/02 with service), Completed on: 2002-03-20 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2002-03-04 | Application for leave to appeal, (court of appeal order rec'd by fax March 26 2002; originals rec'd April 2 2002), Completed on: 2002-03-26 | Derrick Gordon Allen |
| 2002-02-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: Filing timetable / Tentative hearing date | |
| 2002-01-23 | Notice of appeal, (reasons included), Completed on: 2002-01-23 | Derrick Gordon Allen |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Allen, Derrick Gordon | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Allen, Derrick Gordon
Counsel
P.O. Box 399, Station "C"
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5J9
Telephone: (709) 753-7860
FAX: (709) 753-6226
Agent
700 - 225 Metcalfe St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1P9
Telephone: (613) 567-7824
FAX: (613) 567-4689
Email: hgeller@miltongeller.com
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
4th Floor, Atlantic Place
215 Water Street
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 6C9
Telephone: (709) 729-5022
FAX: (709) 729-1135
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
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Court of Appeal
1998 St.J. No.3802
Appellant's application for trial before judge without a jury dismissed
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Court of Appeal
1998 St.J. No.3802
Appellant convicted by judge and jury of second degree murder
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador - Court of Appeal
00/57
Appeal dismissed
Filed documents
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