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41607
Russel Edward Knight, et al. v. Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation, et al.
(Manitoba) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-07 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2025-07-04 |
Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, parties, RE: Certificate of Taxation |
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| 2025-07-03 |
Certificate of taxation issued to, Thomas Reimer re: respondent Peter Ginakes bill of costs, in the amount of $1,079.10 |
|
| 2025-07-03 |
Certificate of taxation issued to, William Haight re: respondent D'Arcy & Deacon LLP bill of costs, in the amount of $1,079.10 |
|
| 2025-07-03 |
Certificate of taxation issued to, John B. Martens re: respondent Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation bill of costs, in the amount of $1,004.30 |
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| 2025-07-03 | Decision on the bill of costs, Reg | |
| 2025-07-03 | Submission of the bill of costs, Reg | |
| 2025-05-06 | Bill of costs, (Letter Form), UNDER REVIEW, Completed on: 2025-05-09, (Printed version due on 2025-05-13) | Peter Ginakes |
| 2025-05-06 | Bill of costs, (Letter Form), UNDER REVIEW, Completed on: 2025-05-09, (Printed version due on 2025-05-13) | D'Arcy & Deacon LLP |
| 2025-05-05 | Bill of costs, (Letter Form), UNDER REVIEW, Completed on: 2025-05-09, (Printed version due on 2025-05-12) | Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation |
| 2025-05-01 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2025-05-01 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2025-05-01 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the application for leave to appeal is granted. The application for leave to appeal from the judgments of the Court of Appeal of Manitoba, Number AI23-30-09954, dated November 18, 2023, Number AI23-30-09953, dated November 22, 2023, Number AI24-30-10036, dated February 8, 2024 and Number AI24-30-10054, dated May 30, 2024, is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2025-05-01 | Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, See decision on application. | |
| 2025-03-31 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2025-03-31 | Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2025-03-24 | Correspondence received from | Russel Edward Knight |
| 2025-02-28 | Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), the applicant; Clarification on what lower Court decision is being appealed. | Russel Edward Knight |
| 2025-01-29 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-31) | Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation |
| 2025-01-29 | Notice of name, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-31) | Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation |
| 2025-01-29 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2025-01-29, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-31) | Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation |
| 2025-01-16 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23a, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-17) | D'Arcy & Deacon LLP |
| 2025-01-16 | Notice of name, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-17) | D'Arcy & Deacon LLP |
| 2025-01-16 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2025-01-16, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-17) | D'Arcy & Deacon LLP |
| 2025-01-16 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-17) | Peter Ginakes |
| 2025-01-16 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2025-01-16, (Printed version filed on 2025-01-17) | Peter Ginakes |
| 2024-12-20 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2024-11-14 |
Lower court order - e-filing, MBKB CI 15-01-98487 MBKB CI 21-01-33821 MBCA AI 23-30-09954 MBCA AI 24-30-10036 |
Russel Edward Knight |
| 2024-11-14 | Supplemental document | Russel Edward Knight |
| 2024-11-14 | Certificate (on limitations to public access) | Russel Edward Knight |
| 2024-10-03 | Supplemental document, 3 Volumes | Russel Edward Knight |
| 2024-10-03 | Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2024-11-14 | Russel Edward Knight |
| 2024-10-03 |
Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing: Amended version received 01-29-2025 - Amended notice of application : Citing CA file numbers and dates - Motion to join, Completed on: 2025-02-28 |
Russel Edward Knight |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Knight, Russel Edward | Applicant | Active |
| Simes, Susannah Carol | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation | Respondent | Active |
| D'Arcy & Deacon LLP | Respondent | Active |
| Peter Ginakes | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Knight, Russel Edward
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Simes, Susannah Carol
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Cameron Stephens Financial Corporation
Counsel
360 Main Street
30th floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 4G1
Telephone: (204) 957-4856
Email: jmartens@mltaikins.com
Agent
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-8695
FAX: (613) 788-3509
Email: lynne.watt@gowlingwlg.com
Party: D'Arcy & Deacon LLP
Counsel
500 - 5 Donald St
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3L 2T4
Telephone: (204) 949-7700
Email: whaight@phillipsaiello.ca
Agent
440 Laurier Ave. West
Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X6
Telephone: (613) 691-1224
FAX: (613) 691-1338
Email: mdillon@supremelawgroup.ca
Party: Peter Ginakes
Counsel
1440-444 St Mary Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3T1
Telephone: (204) 925-6001
Email: tkr@greendixon.mb.ca
Agent
440 Laurier Ave. West
Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X6
Telephone: (613) 691-1224
FAX: (613) 691-1338
Email: mdillon@supremelawgroup.ca
Summary
Keywords
Civil Procedure — Motions for summary judgment — Whether there was bias — Whether the lower courts erred — Whether the applicants’ constitutional rights were violated.
Summary
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The applicants sued the respondents. The applicants’ actions against the respondents were struck. The applicants filed motions seeking extensions of time to file notices of appeal. The applicants’ motions were dismissed.
Lower court rulings
Court of King's Bench for Manitoba
CI 15-01-98487, CI 21-01-33821
See file
Court of Appeal of Manitoba
AI 23-30-09954
Appeals in Court of Appeal file nos. AI23-30-09953 and AI23-30-09954 consolidated and shall be heard together; applicants ordered to post security for costs
Court of Appeal of Manitoba
AI 23-30-09954
See file
Court of Appeal of Manitoba
AI 24-30-10036
Motion for an extension of time to file an appeal in Court of Appeal file AI23-30-09953 dismissed
Court of Appeal of Manitoba
AI 24-30-10036
See File
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