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29139

Ralph Christensen v. Lorraine Sinclair, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2002-10-30 Close file on Leave
2002-10-29 Discontinuance of the application for leave to appeal, (service requested - sent to the panel Oct. 30/02) Ralph Christensen
2002-10-07 Correspondence received from, David Roberts (dated Oct. 3); re: mootness (sent to the judges Oct. 11/02) Ralph Christensen
2002-09-03 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ba Bi LeB
2002-05-08 Correspondence received from, C.L. Woods dated May 8/02 (by fax) re: in response to Mr. Lauk's letter dated Apr. 17/02 (original rec'd May 9/02) Royal Columbian, operated by Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society, and the said Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society
2002-04-25 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2002-04-25 Ralph Christensen
2002-04-22 Supplemental document, (ADDENDUM TO THE RESPONSE) Lorraine Sinclair
2002-04-22 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2002-04-29 Lorraine Sinclair
2002-04-22 Correspondence received from, Lauk & Associated dated Apr. 17/02 re: status of Royal Columbian Hospital Lorraine Sinclair
2002-04-18 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-04-24 Royal Columbian, operated by Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society, and the said Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society
2002-04-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (style of cause to be amended - covers replaced Apr. 24/02 and amendment made at p.6, par. 19, last sentence with service), Completed on: 2002-04-24 Royal Columbian, operated by Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society, and the said Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society
2002-04-11 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
2002-04-10 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-04-11 Ralph Christensen
2002-03-25 Application for leave to appeal, (formal order of C.A. received April 17, 2002), Completed on: 2002-04-17 Ralph Christensen

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Christensen, Ralph Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Sinclair, Lorraine Respondent Active
March, Raymond Respondent Active
Royal Columbian, operated by Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society, and the said Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Christensen, Ralph

Counsel
Name
David P. Roberts, Q.C.
Contact information
Campney & Murphy
2100 - 1111 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1K9
Telephone: (604) 688-8022
FAX: (604) 688-0829
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Sinclair, Lorraine

Counsel
Name
Gary V. Lauk, Q.C.
Contact information
Lauk & Associates
1604 - 1166 Alberni Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Z3
Telephone: (604) 669-8808
FAX: (604) 669-2719

Party: March, Raymond

Counsel
Name
James M. Lepp
Contact information
Harper Grey Easton
3100 - 650 Georgia St West
PO Box 11504
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385

Party: Royal Columbian, operated by Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society, and the said Fraser-Burrard Hospital Society

Counsel
Name
Catherine L. Woods
Contact information
Guild Yule & Company
20th Flr., Bentall Three
595 Burrard St., PO Box 49170
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1R7
Telephone: (604) 844-5520
FAX: (604) 688-1315
Email: cl woods@guildyule.com
Agent
Name
Matthew J. Halpin
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
45 O'Connor St
20th fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2200
FAX: (613) 788-2247

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Lower court rulings

January 16, 2001
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C954762

Application allowed, in part; applicant ordered to attend pre-trial examination and answer questions, pursuant to Rule 28 of the British Columbia Supreme Court Rules

January 31, 2002
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA028134

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27