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30103
Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd., et al. v. Jacques Parizeau, et al.
(Quebec) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-09 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2005-02-11 | Appeal closed | |
| 2005-02-10 | Discontinuance of the appeal, (Declaration of Settlement Out of Court) (original with service rec'd Feb. 11/05) (sent to the judges Feb. 11/05) | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2005-02-01 | Notice of appearance, John B. Laskin and Lisa K. Talbot will be present at the hearing. | Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation |
| 2005-01-24 |
Order by, Ma, UPON APPLICATION by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association for leave to intervene in the above appeal and pursuant to the order of October 5, 2004; IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED THAT the said intervener is granted permission to present oral argument not exceeding ten (10) minutes at the hearing of the appeal. Granted |
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| 2005-01-20 | Notice of appearance, Yvan Bolduc and Guy Sarault will be present at the hearing. | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-12-15 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY ABELLA J.) | |
| 2004-12-15 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Abe, À LA SUITE DE LA DEMANDE de François Gendron visant à obtenir la prorogation du délai d'intervention et l'autorisation d'intervenir dans l'appel susmentionné; ET APRÈS EXAMEN des documents déposés; L'ORDONNANCE SUIVANTE EST RENDUE; La demande de prorogation de délai pour demander l'autorisation d'intervenir et la demande d'autorisation d'intervenir sont rejetées. The motion for an extension of time to apply for leave to intervene and the motion for leave to intervene are dismissed. Dismissed |
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| 2004-12-06 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Abe | |
| 2004-12-03 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (by fax), Completed on: 2004-12-03 | François Gendron |
| 2004-12-03 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Mark Bantey dated Dec.2/04 ., Completed on: 2004-12-03 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-12-02 | Correspondence received from, Jeffrey W. Beedell dated Dec. 2/04 re: amended factum's sole minor correction is at par. 32 (sent to the judges Jan. 11/05) | Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation |
| 2004-12-01 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Ann-Julie Auclair dated Dec. 1/04, Completed on: 2004-12-01 | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-12-01 | Affidavit of service - e-filing, Intervener's Factum and Book of Authorities | Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation |
| 2004-12-01 | E-filing e-mail confirmation, Canadian Civil Liberties Association - Intervener's Book of Authoriies | |
| 2004-12-01 | E-filing e-mail confirmation, Canadian Civil Liberties Association - Interveners Factum | |
| 2004-11-30 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2004-12-01 | Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation |
| 2004-11-30 | Intervener's factum, (amended factum with one minor correction filed Dec. 2/04 saved in proff - sent to the judges Jan. 11/05), Completed on: 2004-12-03 | Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation |
| 2004-11-29 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with an extension of time), Completed on: 2004-11-29 | François Gendron |
| 2004-11-25 | Notice of hearing sent to parties | |
| 2004-11-25 | Appeal hearing scheduled, 2005-02-15 | |
| 2004-11-03 | Order on motion to extend time, (BY MAJOR J.) | |
| 2004-11-03 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Ma, UPON APPLICATION by the respondents for an order extending the time to serve and file their joint factum, record and book of authorities to October 25, 2004, and for an order permitting the respondents to present oral argument at the hearing of this appeal. AND HAVING READ the material filed; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The motion is granted. Granted |
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| 2004-11-03 | Submission of motion to extend time, Ma | |
| 2004-11-02 | Response to motion to extend time, e-mail from Gowlings dated 11/02/04, Completed on: 2004-11-02 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-10-25 | Respondent's book of authorities, ( 2 vols. ), Completed on: 2004-10-25 | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-10-25 | Respondent's record, Completed on: 2004-10-25 | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-10-25 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2004-10-25 | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-10-21 | Motion to extend time, to serve & file the respondents factum, record and book of authorities to Oct. 25), Completed on: 2004-10-21 | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-10-15 | Appeal perfected for hearing | |
| 2004-10-05 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY ABELLA J.) | |
| 2004-10-05 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Abe, The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the intervener. The intervener shall not be entitled to raise new issues or adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to Rule 59(1)(a) the intervener shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. Granted |
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| 2004-10-04 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Abe | |
| 2004-10-04 | E-filing e-mail confirmation | |
| 2004-10-01 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (e-filed), Completed on: 2004-10-01 | Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation |
| 2004-09-30 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2004-09-30 | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-09-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Mark Bantey dated 09/24/04, Completed on: 2004-09-24 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-09-16 | E-filing e-mail confirmation, to Lang, Michener | |
| 2004-09-16 | Motion for leave to intervene, e-filing, Completed on: 2004-09-16 | Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation |
| 2004-09-08 | Correspondence received from, Ronald F. Caza from Heenan Blaikie acts as Ottawa agent for the respondents | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-08-18 | Appellant's record, (5 vols.), Completed on: 2004-08-18 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-08-18 | Appellant's book of authorities, (2 vols), Completed on: 2004-08-18 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-08-18 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2004-08-18 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-05-25 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2004-05-25 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-05-12 | Appeal court record, (3 boxes - joint with Trial Court record) | |
| 2004-05-10 | Letter advising the parties of tentative hearing date and filing deadlines (Leave granted) | |
| 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 of Quebec (Montreal), Number 500-09-009510-009, dated October 24, 2003, is granted with costs to the applicants in any event of the cause. Granted, with costs |
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| 2004-03-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ba LeB De | |
| 2004-01-30 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2004-01-30 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
| 2004-01-21 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2004-02-03 | Jacques Parizeau |
| 2004-01-08 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2003-12-23 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2004-01-21 | Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd. | Appellant | Active |
| The Estate of Richard Lafferty | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Parizeau, Jacques | Respondent | Active |
| Bouchard, Lucien | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Lafferty, Harwood & Partners Ltd.
Counsel
Michel Houle
1, Place Ville Marie
37e Étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3P4
Telephone: (514) 392-9501
FAX: (514) 878-1450
Email: mark.bantey@gowlingwlg.com
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: The Estate of Richard Lafferty
Counsel
1, Place Ville Marie
37e Étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3P4
Telephone: (514) 392-9501
FAX: (514) 878-1450
Email: mark.bantey@gowlingwlg.com
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Parizeau, Jacques
Counsel
Guy Sarault
Christine Baudoin
Ann-Julie Auclair
2500 - 1250 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4Y1
Telephone: (514) 846-2222
FAX: (514) 846-3427
Agent
55, rue Metcalfe, bureau 300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0596
FAX: (866) 588-4953
Email: rcaza@heenan.ca
Party: Bouchard, Lucien
Counsel
Guy Sarault
Christine Baudoin
Ann-Julie Auclair
2500 - 1250 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4Y1
Telephone: (514) 846-2222
FAX: (514) 846-3427
Agent
55, rue Metcalfe, bureau 300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0596
FAX: (866) 588-4953
Email: rcaza@heenan.ca
Party: Canadian Civil Liberties Assocation
Counsel
Linda M. Plumpton
Lisa K. Talbot
3000 Maritime Life Tower, TD Centre
79 Wellington Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-7317
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Email: jlaskin@torys.com
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: jbeedell@langmichener.ca
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Lower court rulings
Superior Court of Quebec
500-05-002501-938
Respondents' action for defamation granted in part: Appellants condemned to pay to each of the Respondents $10,000 in moral damages and $10,000 in punitive damages
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
500-09-009510-009
Appellants' appeal dismissed; Respondents' incidental appeal granted: amount of moral damages and punitive damages awarded to each of the Respondents' increased to $75,000 and $25,000 respectively
Filed documents
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