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35847
Francis Mazhero v. CBC/Radio-Canada, 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-05 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2014-08-01 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2014-08-01 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2014-07-31 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The applicant’s miscellaneous motion is dismissed. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal), Numbers 500-09-022792-121, 500-09-023106-123, 500-09-023182-124, 500-09-023385-131, 500-09-023510-134, 500-09-023916-133, 500-09-023935-133, 500-09-023936-131 and 500-09-024007-130, 2014 QCCA 107, dated January 22, 2014, is dismissed without costs. Dismissed, without costs |
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| 2014-07-31 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, See Judgment on leave application Dismissed |
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| 2014-07-24 | Order on miscellaneous motion, (by THE REGISTRAR) | |
| 2014-07-24 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Reg, UPON APPLICATION made by the applicant pursuant to the provisions of Rule 32(2) for an Order to file additional material, namely, the Applicant’s Reply and letter dated June 17, 2014 addressed to the Chief Justice; AND UPON APPLICATION made by the applicant to submit all the documents filed by the applicant, including all materials in support of the motions in this matter and the Application for leave to appeal to a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada other than Justice Louis LeBel, Justice Andromache Karakatsanis, Justice Richard Wagner, or Justice Clément Gascon, for consideration; AND HAVING READ the material filed; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The motion is dismissed. Dismissed |
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| 2014-07-24 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg | |
| 2014-07-07 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), Rule 32(2), Completed on: 2014-07-07 | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-06-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Applicant re: receipt 12264 | |
| 2014-06-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Applicant, re.: Motion 32(2) | |
| 2014-06-18 | Correspondence received from, Applicant re: various complaints | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-06-18 | Reply to miscellaneous motion, Motion 32(2) missing - motion received July 7, 2014. Refused for filing (see order July 31, 2014)., Completed on: 2014-06-18 | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-06-16 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, (revised from Le, Ka, Ga), LeB Abe Ka | |
| 2014-06-16 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, (revised from Le, Ka, Ga), LeB Abe Ka | |
| 2014-06-04 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Book Form), Completed on: 2014-06-04 | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-06-04 | Correspondence received from, Applicant re: intention to file reply | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-06-02 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), To grant application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2014-06-02 | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-06-02 | Correspondence received from, Applicant re: SCC letter of May 21, 2014 | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-05-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Applicant re: response to letters | |
| 2014-05-02 | Correspondence received from, Applicant re: complaint | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-04-28 | Correspondence received from, Applicant re: Delay | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-04-24 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2014-03-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Applicant re: Receipt of application | |
| 2014-03-21 | Certificate (if inappropriate for a judge to take part in adjudication), (Included in the application for leave to appeal) | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-03-21 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Included in the application for leave to appeal) | Francis Mazhero |
| 2014-03-21 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2014-03-21 | Francis Mazhero |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mazhero, Francis | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CBC/Radio-Canada | Respondent | Active |
| Microsoft Corporation | Respondent | Active |
| Bell Canada | Respondent | Active |
| New Zimbabwe Media Ltd. | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Mazhero, Francis
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: CBC/Radio-Canada
Counsel
1255, rue Peel
Bureau 1000
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 2T9
Telephone: (514) 875-7880
FAX: (514) 875-8237
Email: blandy@spiegelsohmer.com
Party: Microsoft Corporation
Counsel
1255, rue Peel
Bureau 1000
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 2T9
Telephone: (514) 875-7880
FAX: (514) 875-8237
Email: blandy@spiegelsohmer.com
Party: Bell Canada
Counsel
1000, rue de la Gauchetière Ouest
Bureau 900
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 5H4
Telephone: (514) 954-3199
FAX: (514) 954-1905
Email: sricher@blg.com
Party: New Zimbabwe Media Ltd.
This party is not represented by counsel.
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Civil procedure – Leave to appeal – Vexatious litigants – Whether the judgments below are tainted by fraud committed by counsel for the respondents, aided by various members of the Quebec Superior Court and the Quebec Court of Appeal.
The applicant, Mr. Mazhero brought several motions before the Superior Court. He moved to have a bill of costs struck, he sought an order for production of various documents, and he asked the Court to order that the respondents pay him moral and punitive damages. The Superior Court dismissed his motions and declared Mr. Mazhero to be a quarrelsome litigant within the meaning of art. 54.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, C.Q.L.R. c. C-25, and art. 84 of the Rules of practice of the Superior Court of Québec in civil matters, C.Q.L.R. c. C-25, r. 11. The Court of Appeal dismissed Mr. Mazhero’s applications for leave to appeal and declared him to be a vexatious litigant.
Lower court rulings
Superior Court of Quebec
500-17-071464-120
Corrected judgment issued; applicant prohibited from commencing any new legal proceeding of any kind or nature whatsoever in any court of first instance in the province of Quebec
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
2014 QCCA 107, 500-09-022792-121, 500-09-023106-123, 500-09-023182-124, 500-09-023385-131, 500-09-023510-134, 500-09-023916-133, 500-09-023935-133, 500-09-023936-131, 500-09-024007-130
Applicant’s applications for leave to appeal dismissed; applicant declared vexatious litigant
Filed documents
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