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40994
R. Maxine Collins v. His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario
(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-03 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2024-03-21 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2024-03-21 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2024-03-21 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, Pursuant to Rule 6(1) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, an extension of time to file the printed copies of the application for leave to appeal as required by Rule 19(5) is granted to the Applicant. The motion to the Registrar for directions is dismissed. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number COA-23-CV-0394, 2023 ONCA 646, dated September 29, 2023, is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2024-03-21 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, See decision on application Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2024-02-19 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2024-02-19 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2023-12-12 | Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Letter to registrar | R. Maxine Collins |
| 2023-11-28 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), Motion for directions, Completed on: 2023-12-01, (Printed version filed on 2023-11-28) | R. Maxine Collins |
| 2023-11-27 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2023-12-01) | His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario |
| 2023-11-27 |
Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), Missing: - Proof of service, Completed on: 2024-03-14, (Printed version filed on 2023-12-01) |
His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario |
| 2023-11-16 | Letter advising parties of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2023-11-15 |
Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23a Amended version required (Rec'd 2023-11-17), (Printed version filed on 2023-11-20) |
R. Maxine Collins |
| 2023-11-08 | Book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2023-11-08, (Printed version filed on 2023-11-20) | R. Maxine Collins |
| 2023-11-08 |
Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing: - Amended Public access to information form (Rec'd 2023-11-17) - Filling Fee (Rec'd 2023-11-15), Completed on: 2023-11-17, (Printed version filed on 2023-11-20) |
R. Maxine Collins |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Collins, R. Maxine | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Collins, R. Maxine
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario
Counsel
Constitutional Law Branch
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Telephone: (437) 244-4293
FAX: (416) 326-4015
Email: elizabeth.guilbault@ontario.ca
Summary
Keywords
Charter of Rights and Freedoms — Remedy — Civil procedure — Abuse of process — Action claiming damages pursuant to s. 24(1) of Charter dismissed as frivolous or vexatious or otherwise an abuse of process — Whether application of Rules of Civil Procedure was not in accordance with wording and intent of s. 24(1) of the Charter — Whether Ontario Superior Court of Justice failed to follow binding precedent with respect to immunity of court staff — Whether Court of Appeal failed to administer Rules of Civil Procedure in accordance with the Courts of Justice Act?
Summary
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Ms. Collins filed a Statement of Claim seeking damages pursuant to s. 24(1) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted a motion filed by the Crown to dismiss the action pursuant to Rule 2.1.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194, on the basis it is frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of process. The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal.
Lower court rulings
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
2023 ONSC 2160, CV-22-000-89351-0000
Action dismissed
Court of Appeal for Ontario
2023 ONCA 646, COA-23-CV-0394
Appeal dismissed
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