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41016

Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali, et al. v. Roy Bateni also known as Mohammad Ali Bateni, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2024-06-07 Close file on Leave
2024-05-30 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties
2024-05-30 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2024-05-30 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the response to the application for leave to appeal is granted. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number COA-23-OM-0108, dated September 25, 2023, is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
2024-05-30 Decision on motion to extend time, See decision on application
Granted
2024-04-29 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court
2024-04-29 Submission of motion to extend time, for consideration by the Court
2024-02-12 Book of authorities, (Book Form), Of the reply, Completed on: 2024-02-12, (Printed version filed on 2024-02-12) Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali
2024-02-12 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Book Form), Completed on: 2024-02-12, (Printed version filed on 2024-02-12) Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali
2024-02-01 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2024-02-01) Roy Bateni also known as Mohammad Ali Bateni
2024-02-01 Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2024-02-01) Roy Bateni also known as Mohammad Ali Bateni
2024-02-01 Motion to extend time, (Book Form), Missing:

- Filing fee (Rec'd 02-01-2024), Completed on: 2024-02-01, (Printed version filed on 2024-02-01)
Roy Bateni also known as Mohammad Ali Bateni
2024-02-01 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2024-02-01, (Printed version filed on 2024-02-01) Roy Bateni also known as Mohammad Ali Bateni
2023-12-29 Supplemental document, (Letter Form), CA Order, (Printed version filed on 2023-12-29) Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali
2023-12-12 Supplemental document, CA Order Form Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali
2023-12-12 Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2023-12-12) Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali
2023-11-28 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal and without formal Court of Appeal order
2023-11-24 Book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2023-11-24, (Printed version filed on 2023-12-27) Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali
2023-11-24 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2023-12-27) Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali
2023-11-24 Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing:

- Form 14 (Rec'd 2023-12-12)
- Complete CA Orders (Form rec'd 2023-12-12) , Completed on: 2023-12-12, (Printed version filed on 2023-12-27)
Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali Applicant Active
Caledon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Inc. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Roy Bateni also known as Mohammad Ali Bateni Respondent Active
2287214 Ontario Ltd. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Massoud Jamali also known as Tom Jamali

Counsel
Names
Larry Elliot
Veronica Sjolin
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Suite 1300
100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1J 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3537
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: lelliot@blg.com
Agent
Name
Nadia Effendi
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
100 Queen Street, suite 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3562
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: neffendi@blg.com

Party: Caledon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Inc.

Counsel
Names
Larry Elliot
Veronica Sjolin
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Suite 1300
100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1J 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3537
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: lelliot@blg.com
Agent
Name
Nadia Effendi
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
100 Queen Street, suite 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3562
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: neffendi@blg.com

Party: Roy Bateni also known as Mohammad Ali Bateni

Counsel
Name
Jonathan Rosenstein
Contact information
RosensteinLaw Professional Corporation
1300 – 5255 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6P4
Telephone: (416) 639-2123
FAX: (647) 827-0424
Email: jrosenstein@rosensteinlaw.ca

Party: 2287214 Ontario Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Jonathan Rosenstein
Contact information
RosensteinLaw Professional Corporation
1300 – 5255 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6P4
Telephone: (416) 639-2123
FAX: (647) 827-0424
Email: jrosenstein@rosensteinlaw.ca

Summary

Keywords

Contracts — Breach — Shareholders agreement — Oppression remedy — What are the essential terms for the formation of a shareholders agreement — Is there a duty to negotiate in good faith — Absent an enforceable shareholders agreement, can a potential shareholder have reasonable expectations which are protected by the oppression remedy?<br>

Summary

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Mr. Bateni and 2287214 Ontario Ltd. (“228”) brought an action against Mr. Jamali and Caledon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Inc. (“Caledon Chrysler”) for damages for breach of contract or, in the alternative, for breach of fiduciary duty and diversion of corporate opportunities as well as for oppression pursuant to s. 248 of the Business Corporation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B. 16 (OBCA). Mr. Bateni also claims against Caledon Chrysler, for wrongful dismissal. The trial judge found that there was an agreement between Mr. Bateni and Mr. Jamali and that Mr. Jamali had breached the agreement. The trial judge awarded Mr. Bateni and 228 damages for oppression in the amount of $254,400. Caledon Chrysler shall pay to Bateni $26,000 for damages for wrongful dismissal of his employment. The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal. The Court of Appeal dismissed the application for leave to appeal.

Lower court rulings

May 2, 2020
Ontario Superior Court of Justice

2020 ONSC 1630

Respondents’ action allowed for breach of contract, oppression and wrongful dismissal

March 16, 2023
Ontario Superior Court of Justice

2023 ONSC 1761

Applicants’ appeal dismissed

September 25, 2023
Court of Appeal for Ontario

COA-23-OM-0108

Applicants’ application for leave to appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-04-04