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29893

S. Paul Mantini v. Smith Lyons LLP, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2004-03-26 Close file on Leave
2004-03-05 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2004-03-04 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 for Ontario, Number C37943, dated May 14, 2003, is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
2003-12-31 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ma F
2003-09-19 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2003-09-19 S. Paul Mantini
2003-09-11 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-09-11 Smith Lyons LLP
2003-08-20 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2003-08-13 Application for leave to appeal, (Volume I and II - Form 25B under Tab 33) - New covers rec'd Aug. 27/03, Completed on: 2003-08-19 S. Paul Mantini

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Mantini, S. Paul Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Smith Lyons LLP Respondent Active
Finley, John R. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Mantini, S. Paul

Counsel
Names
John B. Laskin
Frank Cesario
Contact information
Torys
3000 Maritime Life Tower
PO Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-7317
FAX: (416) 865-7380

Party: Smith Lyons LLP

Counsel
Names
C. Clifford Lax, Q.C.
Rocco di Pucchio
Contact information
Lax O'Sullivan Scott LLP
Suite 1920
145 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 1J8
Telephone: (416) 598-0988
FAX: (416) 598-3730

Party: Finley, John R.

Counsel
Names
C. Clifford Lax, Q.C.
Rocco di Pucchio
Contact information
Lax O'Sullivan Scott LLP
Suite 1920
145 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 1J8
Telephone: (416) 598-0988
FAX: (416) 598-3730

Summary

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Lower court rulings

February 27, 2002
Ontario Superior Court of Justice

01-CV-211134

Respondents' motion for dismissal of action allowed in part; Applicant's claim for defamation dismissed and Respondents' motion inter alia for an order to have remainder of claims referred to arbitration

May 14, 2003
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C37943

Appeal allowed: Order of motions judge set aside:Applicant's action stayed and claims, with one exception, referred to arbitration

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27