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41255
His Majesty the King v. C.L.
(Saskatchewan) (Criminal) (By Leave)
(Publication ban in case)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2024-08-29 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2024-08-29 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2024-08-29 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, Pursuant to subsection 43(1.1) of the Supreme Court Act, the case forming the basis of the application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, Number CACR3663, 2024 SKCA 25, dated March 6, 2024, is remanded to the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan for disposition in accordance with R. v. Kruk, 2024 SCC 7. Remand |
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| 2024-07-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2024-06-05 | Correspondence received from, No repsonse will be filed | C.L. |
| 2024-05-08 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2024-05-06 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23B | His Majesty the King |
| 2024-05-06 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23A | His Majesty the King |
| 2024-05-06 |
Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), PUB BAN Missing: - Filing fee, Completed on: 2024-07-23, (Printed version filed on 2024-05-07) |
His Majesty the King |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| His Majesty the King | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| C.L. | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: His Majesty the King
Counsel
300-1874 Scarth Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4B3
Telephone: (306) 752-6219
FAX: (306) 787-8878
Email: erin.bartsch@gov.sk.ca
Agent
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-8695
FAX: (613) 788-3509
Email: lynne.watt@gowlingwlg.com
Party: C.L.
Counsel
Thomas Hynes
311-21st Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 0C1
Telephone: (306) 653-5656
FAX: (866) 869-2959
Email: brian@pfefferlelaw.com
Summary
Keywords
Criminal law — Evidence — Common sense assumptions — Appeal — Standard of review— Credibility — Whether Court of Appeal erred in law by recognizing rule against ungrounded common-sense assumptions as a reviewable error of law on appeal — Whether Court of Appeal erred in law by applying incorrect standard of appellate review in reviewing credibility findings?
Summary
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(PUBLICATION BAN IN CASE)
When 14 years old, a complainant alleged that C.L. had sexually touched and sexually assaulted her when she was 13 years old. C.L. was convicted for sexual interference and a charge of sexual assault was stayed. The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal, set aside the conviction and ordered a new trial.
Lower court rulings
Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan
CRM-SA-00294-2021
Conviction for sexual interference; charge of sexual assault stayed
Appeal allowed, conviction set aside, new trial ordered
Filed documents
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