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20246

John Just v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-08-10 Certificate of taxation issued to, Gowling Strathy Henderson
1990-08-10 General proceeding, to note $30.00 filing fee on the taxation, receipt number 17997, filed on behalf of John Just.
1990-08-07 Approved order for payment out, direction #2007, with service
1990-08-07 Decision on the bill of costs, at $13,813.83, with service
1990-03-28 Notice of appointment to tax the bill of costs
1990-03-02 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-02 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-02 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Vancouver,BC)
1989-12-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-12-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-12-07 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co, The appeal is allowed, Sopinka J. dissenting. A new trial must be held to determine whether the respondent had in all the circumstances met the standard of care that should reasonably be imposed upon it. The appellant is entitled to costs to this Court and in the Court of Appeal of British Columbia. The issue of costs of the first trial is reserved to the judge presiding at the new trial.
Allowed, costs in this Court and in the Court of Appeal
1989-02-27 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justices.
1989-02-24 Hearing of the appeal, 1989-02-24, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co
Decision reserved
1989-02-21 Book of authorities, , 10 copies (additional authorities) John Just
1989-02-21 Book of authorities, , 9 copies vols. 1 & 2 John Just
1989-01-27 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-02-24
Decision reserved
1989-01-17 Service, of Respondents factum
1988-12-23 Respondent's factum, , 20 copies Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-09-26 Notice of hearing John Just
1988-09-14 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-09-29
1988-06-17 Appellant's factum, served copy, with service John Just
1988-06-15 Appellant's factum, 21 copies John Just
1988-04-21 Certified casebook John Just
1988-04-07 Case on appeal, served copy, with service John Just
1988-03-30 Case on appeal, 20 copies, Vols. 1 to 3 John Just
1987-07-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to J.L. Jordan (B.C.) informing of judgment
1987-07-29 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1987-07-17 $500 security deposit paid, $500.00, receipt # 2007 John Just
1987-07-10 Order granting leave to appeal, approved
1987-07-10 Notice of appeal, With service John Just
1987-06-25 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI LeD
Granted, with costs in the cause
1987-04-06 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-04-06, CJ McI LeD
Decision reserved
1987-04-06 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-04-06, CJ McI LeD
Decision reserved
1987-03-25 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1987-02-25 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1987-02-25 John Just
1987-02-03 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1987-02-02 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, (A01's factum to be served on R01 no later than 19 87/02/16), McI
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-02-02 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1987-02-02, (A01's factum to be served on R01 no later than 19 87/02/16), McI
1987-02-02 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1987-02-02, (A01's factum to be served on R01 no later than 19 87/02/16), McI
1987-01-29 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1987-01-29 Affidavit John Just
1987-01-29 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal John Just

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Just, John Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Just, John

Counsel
Names
Sandra I. Banister
T.R. Berger
J.N. Laxton, Q.C.
Contact information
Laxton, Pidgeon & Company
1285 PENDER ST W
10TH FL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4B1
Telephone: (604) 682-3871
FAX: (604) 682-3704
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia

Counsel
Names
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
William A. Pearce
Harvey Groberman
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
310 - 900 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 689-4438
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Summary

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Lower court rulings

May 29, 1985
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C822279

Action dismissed

November 14, 1986
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA004266

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13