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19558

Nelson Pierre Bernard v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Ontario) (Criminal) (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)
1989-04-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to Ruby & Edwardh (Tor., Ont.)
1989-04-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to D. Fairgreive (Tor., Ont.)
1989-04-04 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, of Tor., Ont.
1989-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, returning court record.
1988-12-15 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD, The appeal is dismissed and the conviction is confirmed, the Chief Justice Dickson and Lamer J. dissenting. *Estey and LeDain JJ. did not take part in the judgment.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1987-12-08 Hearing of the appeal, 1987-12-08, CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1987-12-03 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies of revised factum, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1987-09-25 Case on appeal, , 1 set of C/A Book Nelson Pierre Bernard
1987-07-16 General proceeding, to note consent of Appellant to factums being returned for corrections Nelson Pierre Bernard
1987-07-16 General proceeding, to note 8 copies of Respondents factum returned to Grace for corrections. Her Majesty the Queen
1987-07-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated June 30th from Carter & McCoombs confirming Oct 23/87 hearing date.
1987-06-08 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1986-11-27 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, is Granted (Appeal to be heard immediately after the Quinn appeal - #18144)
Granted, no order as to costs
1986-11-27 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1986-11-27, is Granted (Appeal to be heard immediately after the Quinn appeal - #18144)
1986-11-27 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1986-11-27, is Granted (Appeal to be heard immediately after the Quinn appeal - #18144)
1986-11-27 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1986-11-27, is Granted (Appeal to be heard immediately after the Quinn appeal - #18144)
1986-11-26 General proceeding, to note consent of David McCoombs (counsel for Appellant Mark E. Quinn in case #18144) to the two appeals being heard together Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-11-26 General proceeding, to note consent of Ian MacDonnel (counsel for Respondent in case #18144) to the two appeals being heard together Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-11-26 Response to motion to expedite the appeal, of David Fairgrieve Her Majesty the Queen
1986-11-26 Service
1986-11-26 Affidavit, of Len Shore, Q.C. Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-11-26 Motion to expedite the appeal Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-10-27 Appeal court record
1986-10-15 Book of authorities, , 10 copies of volumes 1 to 4 Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-09-12 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1987-12-08
Decision reserved
1986-09-12 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1986-09-29
1986-08-29 Certified casebook Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-08-15 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-08-01 Case on appeal, , 21 copies Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-07-31 Order granting leave to appeal
1986-06-10 Notice of appeal, With service Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-05-28 Order on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal
1986-05-28 Decision on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, C
Granted, no order as to costs
1986-05-28 Hearing of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, 1986-05-28, C
1986-05-28 Submission of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal submitted, 1986-05-28, C
1986-05-27 Response to motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal Her Majesty the Queen
1986-05-27 Affidavit Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-05-27 Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal Nelson Pierre Bernard
1986-02-28 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, La LeD LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-11-18 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1985-11-18, La LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1985-11-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1985-11-18, La LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1985-11-12 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1985-10-16 Application for leave to appeal, with extension of time, 7 copies, with service, Completed on: 1985-10-16 Nelson Pierre Bernard

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Bernard, Nelson Pierre Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Bernard, Nelson Pierre

Counsel
Name
Clayton C. Ruby
Contact information
Ruby & Edwardh
11 Prince Arthur Ave
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1B2
Telephone: (416) 964-9664
FAX: (416) 964-8305
Email: ruby@Ruby-edwardh.com
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
David A. Fairgrieve
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2220
Agent
Name
Hyman Soloway, Q.C.
Contact information
Soloway, Wright LLP
900 - 427 Laurier Ave. W.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7Y2
Telephone: (613) 236-0111
FAX: (613) 238-8507

Summary

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Lower court rulings

February 10, 1984
Court of the Sessions of the Peace of Ontario

Not listed

Conviction: Sexual Assault causing bodily harm

February 12, 1985
Court of Appeal for Ontario

Not listed

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13