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42218
Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey, et al. v. Saint Clair Joudrey, et al.
(Nova Scotia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2026-03-30, (Printed version filed on 2026-04-07) | Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey |
| 2026-03-17 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-03-17) | Saint Clair Joudrey |
| 2026-03-17 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-17) | Saint Clair Joudrey |
| 2026-03-17 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-03-17, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-17) | Saint Clair Joudrey |
| 2026-02-17 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2026-02-16 | Supplemental document, (Book Form), Book of evidence, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-18) | Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey |
| 2026-02-16 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-18) | Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey |
| 2026-02-16 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-02-18) | Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey |
| 2026-02-16 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-02-23, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-18) | Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey | Applicant | Active |
| Kelly, Ronald | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Clair Joudrey | Respondent | Active |
| South Shore Ready Mix Limited, a Limited Company | Respondent | Active |
| Cook, Vernon | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Ralph Kelly, in his own capacity and as representative for the Estate of Stella Joudrey
Counsel
Peter McVey, K.C.
1869 Upper Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1S9
Telephone: (902) 425-7330
Email: lwagner@wagners.co
Party: Kelly, Ronald
Counsel
1869 Upper Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1S9
Telephone: (902) 425-7330
Email: lwagner@wagners.co
Party: Saint Clair Joudrey
Counsel
1200-1809 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3K8
Telephone: (902) 428-1458
Email: lrichards@rwrlawyers.ca
Agent
160 Elgin Street
Suite 1600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-8699
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: graham.ragan@gowlingwlg.com
Party: South Shore Ready Mix Limited, a Limited Company
Counsel
201-3825 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3L 4R6
Telephone: (902) 405-9006
Email: krussell@c3legal.ca
Agent
160 Elgin Street
Suite 1600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-8699
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: graham.ragan@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Cook, Vernon
Counsel
201-3825 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3L 4R6
Telephone: (902) 405-9006
Email: krussell@c3legal.ca
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