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30084
Norman E. Bower, et al. v. Cominco Ltd., et al.
(British Columbia) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-14 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2004-05-07 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2004-05-06 |
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 British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA026722, dated October 8, 2003, is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
|
| 2004-03-31 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ma F | |
| 2004-01-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the applicants' reply to Jan. 12/04, Reg Granted |
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| 2004-01-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2004-01-09 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from Nathanson, Schachter dated Dec. 22, 2003 (included with the motion), Completed on: 2004-01-09 | Cominco Ltd. |
| 2004-01-09 | Motion to extend time, to file the reply to Jan. 12, 2004, Completed on: 2004-01-09 | Norman E. Bower |
| 2004-01-09 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2004-01-09 | Norman E. Bower |
| 2003-12-23 | Book of authorities | Cominco Ltd. |
| 2003-12-23 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-12-29 | Cominco Pension Fund Society and Cominco Pension Fund Coordinating Society |
| 2003-12-12 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2003-12-02 | Book of authorities | Norman E. Bower |
| 2003-12-02 | Application for leave to appeal, (CA Order rec'd Jan. 20, 04), Completed on: 2004-01-21 | Norman E. Bower |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bower, Norman E. | Applicant | Active |
| Charles Bradbury, John Bunn, Robert James Cornfield, George Forster, Karl V. Gallicano, Michael Georgetti, Jean L. Heusdens, Henry A. Hopp, Jack Howlett, Albert King, Ralph Langevin, Maxime Lepine, Norman Lucht, John McGowan, James Petterson | Applicant | Active |
| Elmer Pontius, Laurier Regnier, Marcus Smith, Florayanet Venturini, William Edward Walsh, Altert Warrington and Thomas Watmough, each on his own behalf and together on behalf of and representing all other beneficiaries | Applicant | Active |
| of the Pension Plan established January 1, 1926 by the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited | Applicant | Active |
| which Plan became known as the "Pension Fund" of The Pension Fund Society of the Consolidated Mining Smelting Company of Canada Limited now named the Cominco Pension Fund Coordinating Society | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cominco Ltd. | Respondent | Active |
| Cominco Pension Fund Society and Cominco Pension Fund Coordinating Society | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Bower, Norman E.
Counsel
1800 - 808 Nelson St.
P.O. Box 12146, Nelson Sq.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-5250
FAX: (604) 682-7872
Email: rhordo@hrb.bc.ca
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Charles Bradbury, John Bunn, Robert James Cornfield, George Forster, Karl V. Gallicano, Michael Georgetti, Jean L. Heusdens, Henry A. Hopp, Jack Howlett, Albert King, Ralph Langevin, Maxime Lepine, Norman Lucht, John McGowan, James Petterson
Counsel
1800 - 808 Nelson St.
P.O. Box 12146, Nelson Sq.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-5250
FAX: (604) 682-7872
Email: rhordo@hrb.bc.ca
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Elmer Pontius, Laurier Regnier, Marcus Smith, Florayanet Venturini, William Edward Walsh, Altert Warrington and Thomas Watmough, each on his own behalf and together on behalf of and representing all other beneficiaries
Counsel
1800 - 808 Nelson St.
P.O. Box 12146, Nelson Sq.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-5250
FAX: (604) 682-7872
Email: rhordo@hrb.bc.ca
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: of the Pension Plan established January 1, 1926 by the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited
Counsel
1800 - 808 Nelson St.
P.O. Box 12146, Nelson Sq.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-5250
FAX: (604) 682-7872
Email: rhordo@hrb.bc.ca
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: which Plan became known as the "Pension Fund" of The Pension Fund Society of the Consolidated Mining Smelting Company of Canada Limited now named the Cominco Pension Fund Coordinating Society
Counsel
1800 - 808 Nelson St.
P.O. Box 12146, Nelson Sq.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-5250
FAX: (604) 682-7872
Email: rhordo@hrb.bc.ca
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Cominco Ltd.
Counsel
Geoffrey B. Gomery
750 - 900 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (604) 662-8840
FAX: (604) 684-1598
Email: inathanson@nst.bc.ca
Agent
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Party: Cominco Pension Fund Society and Cominco Pension Fund Coordinating Society
Counsel
750 - 900 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (604) 662-8840
FAX: (604) 684-1598
Email: inathanson@nst.bc.ca
Agent
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
A923456
Respondents' Pension Fund Society Plan found to have merged with successor plans; Applicants not entitled to damages or compensation
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA026722
Appeal dismissed
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