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29195
The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits v. Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
(Federal) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-11 | Certificate of taxation issued to, R. Carvalho | |
| 2003-06-11 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2003-06-06 | Decision on the bill of costs, taxed in the amount of $636.20, Reg | |
| 2003-06-03 | Submission of the bill of costs, Reg | |
| 2003-05-14 | Response to the bill of costs, Completed on: 2003-05-14 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2003-05-06 | Bill of costs, (invoices received on May 28, 2003), Completed on: 2003-05-14 | Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency |
| 2002-12-20 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2002-12-19 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The applications for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal, Number A-88-02, dated August 1, 2002, are dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2002-12-16 | Correspondence received from, Mr. Nelson dated/datée 12/16/02 (by fax/par télécopieur) | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-11-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Mr. R. Nelson, dated Nov. 26, 2002 RE: please ignore correspondence sent Nov. 25, 2002; a new file has been opened (No. 29424) | |
| 2002-11-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Mr. R. Nelson, dated Nov. 25, 2002 RE: has already relpied, so must file new material as supplimentary document, and not as reply; pursuant to Rule 32(2) must submit motion to Registrar to file new documents once material has been submitted to judges. | |
| 2002-11-18 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, G Ma Arb | |
| 2002-09-16 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, SECOND APPLICATION, Completed on: 2002-09-16 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-09-12 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (responding to the 2nd application)(re: interlocutory order of FCA dated Aug. 1, 2002), Completed on: 2002-09-12 | Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency |
| 2002-08-28 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2002-08-28 | Application for leave to appeal, SECOND APPLICATION, Completed on: 2002-08-28 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-08-02 | Order on miscellaneous motion, (by LeBel J.) | |
| 2002-08-02 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, LeB, I have reviewed the motion filed by the applicant and its supporting documents. The purported "appeal" from the decision of Binnie J. is a procedure unknown to the Supreme Court Act or the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada. In addition, pursuant to rule 75 of the Rules, there shall be no reconsideration or rehearing of a motion. For these reasons, the motion is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2002-08-02 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, LeB | |
| 2002-07-22 | Reply to miscellaneous motion, 2 copies - book form, Completed on: 2002-07-22 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-07-17 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), from R. Carvalho dated July 17, 2002 (fax copy) (joint with 29193), Completed on: 2002-07-17 | Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency |
| 2002-07-11 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, book form, Completed on: 2002-07-18 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-06-21 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2002-06-21 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve and file the respondent's response to June 21, 2002. Granted |
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| 2002-06-21 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 2002-06-19 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Bi, by the applicant for an order for $50,000.00 punitive damages to be paid forthwith by the respondent Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2002-06-19 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Bi | |
| 2002-06-14 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2002-06-14 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-06-14 | Reply to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 2002-06-14 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-06-10 | Response to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 2002-06-10 | Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency |
| 2002-06-06 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, for order granting $50,000.00 in punative dammages, Completed on: 2002-06-06 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-06-04 | Motion to extend time, to file the Respondent's Response to the Applicant's Application for Leave to Appeal, Completed on: 2002-06-04 | Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency |
| 2002-06-04 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2002-06-05 | Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency |
| 2002-05-31 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2002-06-05 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits |
| 2002-05-02 | Application for leave to appeal, Received Trial Court resons issued October 18th, 2002 on May 14th, 2002., Completed on: 2002-05-17 | The Honourable Robert H. Nelson |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: The Honourable Robert H. Nelson, Founder President of Public Defenders for himself and as representative of all those also improperly denied benefits
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Counsel
Suite 900
840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 775-7465
FAX: (604) 666-2214
Email: robert.carvalho@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Exchange Tower
130 King Street West, Suite 3400
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 952-6807
FAX: (416) 973-8253
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
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Lower court rulings
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division
T-942-00
Respondent's motion to strike Applicant's Statement of Claim allowed
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division
T-942-00
Respondent's motion to have Applicant declared vexatious litigant allowed
Federal Court of Appeal
A-88-02
Applicant's appeal dismissed.
Federal Court of Appeal
A-88-02
Appellant's motions dismissed without costs.
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