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26406
Free World Trust v. Électro Santé Inc., et al.
(Quebec) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
v.
Other parties
Counsel
Party: Free World Trust
Counsel
Nathalie Vaillant
600 - 1134 chemin St-Louis
Sillery, Quebec
G1S 1E5
Telephone: (418) 681-7007
FAX: (418) 681-7100
Agent
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: s.roussel@noelassocies.com
Party: Électro Santé Inc.
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Demers, Paul
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Desjardins, Noël
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Procter & Gamble Inc.
Counsel
Bruce W. Stratton
Dino P. Clarizio
Suite 3202, Box 102
20 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 971-7202
FAX: (416) 971-6638
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
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Lower court rulings
Superior Court of Quebec
200-05-003721-920
Action rejetée
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Québec)
200-09-000642-931
Pourvoi accueilli à la seule fin de déclarer les brevets d'invention valides
Memorandums of argument on application for leave to appeal
The memorandums of argument on an application for leave to appeal will be posted here 30 days after leave to appeal has been granted unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of the memorandum by filing out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.
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Factums on appeal
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Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-20 | Appeal closed | |
| 2001-03-19 | Approved order for payment out, (Sent to Finance 26/03/2001) | |
| 2001-02-13 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2001-01-15 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2000-12-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2000-12-18 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2000-12-15 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is dismissed without costs. Dismissed, without costs |
|
| 1999-12-30 | Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (44 pages) | |
| 1999-12-14 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1999-12-14, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi Decision reserved |
|
| 1999-12-06 | Notice of appearance, (fax copy) | Procter & Gamble Inc. |
| 1999-12-06 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-12-06 | Procter & Gamble Inc. |
| 1999-12-06 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-12-06 | Procter & Gamble Inc. |
| 1999-12-03 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 1999-12-03 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, G, and for an extension of time by Procter & Gamble Inc. is granted. Leave to file a factum in the form provided with the motion provided that paragraphs 11 to 16 inclusive and paragraphs 50, 51 and 67 be deleted, no later Dec. 6/99. Oral argument is limited to 15 minutes.(see long judgment for reasons) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-12-03 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (Letter form) de Noel Desjardins n'a pas l'intention de participer à l'appel, Completed on: 1999-12-03 | Noël Desjardins |
| 1999-12-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), de P. Demers datée du 2 déc./99 (par télécopieur) re: ne participera pas à l'appel et consent à la requête (original reçu le 3 déc./99), Completed on: 1999-12-02 | Paul Demers |
| 1999-11-30 | Correspondence received, de Leblond, Buzzetti Inc., Syndic en date du 30 novembre (télécopieur) re: n'a pas l'intention de prendre position dans ce dossier | |
| 1999-11-25 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by Procter & Gamble, G | |
| 1999-11-19 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 1999-11-19 | Free World Trust |
| 1999-11-17 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (à être entendue à l'audition de l'appel) requête de bene esse pour être autorisé à poursuivre l'appel (envoyée aux juges Nov. 17/1999)., Completed on: 1999-11-17 | Free World Trust |
| 1999-11-12 | Book of authorities, re: intervention, Completed on: 1999-11-12 | Procter & Gamble Inc. |
| 1999-11-12 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time) - book form, Completed on: 1999-11-12 | Procter & Gamble Inc. |
| 1999-10-15 | Correspondence received from, Louis Masson dated Oct. 14, 1999 (fax copy) re: l'appellant retire certains paragraphes à la page 31(envoyée aux juges le 18 oct./1999) - original reçue le 18 octobre 1999) | Free World Trust |
| 1999-09-20 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1999-12-14 Decision reserved |
|
| 1999-08-04 | Correspondence received, de LeBlond Buzzetti datée du 30 juillet 1999 re: dispositions de l'article 69 de la Loi sur la faillite et demandant de surseoir à toutes les procédures contre la débitrice (i.e l'intimée) | |
| 1999-07-09 | Correspondence received from, L. Masson dated July 2/99 also enclosing judgments re: in response to P. Demers' letter dated May 14/99 | Free World Trust |
| 1999-05-19 | Correspondence received from, P. Demers dated May 14 (proof of service requested) | Électro Santé Inc. |
| 1999-05-06 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1999-10-04 | |
| 1999-05-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Mr. Kokonis (cc. all parties); re: Camco & Maytag leave app. | |
| 1999-05-03 | Correspondence received from, Louis Masson; re: letter from Mr. Kokonis addressed to CJ in Camco (27208) and Maytag (27209) | Free World Trust |
| 1999-04-30 | Correspondence received, (by fax) from P.R. Everitt; re: letter from Mr. Kokonis addressed to CJ; re: Free World appeal (joint with 27208) | |
| 1999-04-29 | Correspondence received, J.J. Kokonis, Q.C. addressed to the Chief Justice; re: if leave granted would like to be heard with Free World Trust (26406) (joint with 27209-27208) | |
| 1999-04-28 | Trial court record, 1 box | |
| 1999-04-21 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-04-21 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, La requête de l'appelante pour obtenir une ordonnance prorogeant le délai pour signifier et produire son mémoire et cahier d'autoritiés au 6 avril 1999. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-04-21 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-04-09 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to April 6, 1999 ($50.00 requested) ($50.00 received on April 15, 1999), Completed on: 1999-04-15 | Free World Trust |
| 1999-03-31 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-04-09 | Free World Trust |
| 1999-03-31 | Appellant's factum, (extension requested), Completed on: 1999-04-09 | Free World Trust |
| 1999-03-01 | Correspondence received from, Électro-Santé Inc. re: n'a pas l'intention de participer à l'appel | Électro Santé Inc. |
| 1999-02-08 | Correspondence received from, Goupil, Lecours & Dallaire dated Feb. 8/99 re: n'a toujours pas reçu le mandat de représentation de Électro Santé Inc. et de Paul Demers | Électro Santé Inc. |
| 1999-01-27 | General proceeding, conversation téléphonique avec Me Jean Lagacé confirmant qu'il n'a pas le mandat de représenter Électro Santé Inc. et Paul Demers | Électro Santé Inc. |
| 1999-01-26 | General proceeding, conversation téléphonique avec Me Brochet confirmant qu'il n'a pas le mandat de représenter Noël Desjardins | Noël Desjardins |
| 1999-01-19 | Order on miscellaneous motion, to accept the record notwithstanding the omission of marginal numbering | |
| 1999-01-19 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, to accept appellant's record notwithstanding the omission of marginal numbering, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-01-19 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg | |
| 1999-01-11 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (to accept the appellant's record without lines numbering), Completed on: 1999-01-11 | Free World Trust |
| 1998-12-18 | Appellant's record, vol. I to III (motion to accept without lines numbering requested), Completed on: 1999-01-21 | Free World Trust |
| 1998-11-06 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Joli-Coeur Lacasse Lemieux, Me Jean Lagacé and Noël Desjardins enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1998-11-03 | $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt no. 31400 | Free World Trust |
| 1998-11-03 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1998-11-03 | Free World Trust |
| 1998-11-02 | Notice of deposit for security | Free World Trust |
| 1998-11-02 | $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2464 | Free World Trust |
| 1998-10-09 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, all parties | |
| 1998-10-08 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD G Ba, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1998-06-15 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G Ba | |
| 1998-06-02 | General proceeding, 5 copies of pages 40 and 41 of reasons of T.C. (missing in leave book) (to be inserted in leave book after page 197) | Free World Trust |
| 1998-04-08 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (by fax) letterform from Jean Lagacé; re: does not have the mandate to file a response, Completed on: 1998-04-08 | Électro Santé Inc. |
| 1998-02-04 | Correspondence received from, from Brochet, Dussault, letter dated Jan. 28, 1998 re: n'a pas reçu le mandat de représentation de Noel Desjardins et d'expédier toute documentation à N. Desjardins: 6280 rue Clairbonne, Charlesbourg | Noël Desjardins |
| 1998-01-23 | Correspondence received from, envoyée à Noël, Berthiaume, Me Jean Lagacé et Brochet, Dussault, Larochelle & Assoc. re: réception des documents introductifs d'instance | |
| 1997-12-22 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 34929 | Free World Trust |
| 1997-12-22 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service admitted on Dec. 19, 1997), avec signification, Completed on: 1997-12-22 | Free World Trust |
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Free World Trust | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Électro Santé Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Demers, Paul | Respondent | Active |
| Desjardins, Noël | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble Inc. | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Free World Trust
Counsel
Nathalie Vaillant
600 - 1134 chemin St-Louis
Sillery, Quebec
G1S 1E5
Telephone: (418) 681-7007
FAX: (418) 681-7100
Agent
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: s.roussel@noelassocies.com
Party: Électro Santé Inc.
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Demers, Paul
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Desjardins, Noël
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Procter & Gamble Inc.
Counsel
Bruce W. Stratton
Dino P. Clarizio
Suite 3202, Box 102
20 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 971-7202
FAX: (416) 971-6638
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Summary
Keywords
None.
Summary
Case summaries are prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch). Please note that summaries are not provided to the Judges of the Court. They are placed on the Court file and website for information purposes only.
None.
Lower court rulings
Superior Court of Quebec
200-05-003721-920
Action rejetée
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Québec)
200-09-000642-931
Pourvoi accueilli à la seule fin de déclarer les brevets d'invention valides
Memorandums of argument on application for leave to appeal
The memorandums of argument on an application for leave to appeal will be posted here 30 days after leave to appeal has been granted unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of the memorandum by filing out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.
If you have questions about a memorandum of argument or want to use a memorandum of argument, please contact the author of the memorandum of argument directly. Their name appears at the end of the memorandum of argument. The contact information for counsel is found in the “Counsel” tab of this page.
Downloadable PDFs
Not available
Related links
Factums on appeal
The factums of the appellant, the respondent and the intervener will be posted here at least 2 weeks before the hearing unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of factums by filling out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.
If you have questions about a factum or want permission to use a factum, please contact the author of the factum directly. Their contact information appears on the first page of each factum.
Downloadable PDFs
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