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20465

Andrew McDonald Reakes v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1988-08-29 General proceeding, to note copy of judgment sent to Mr. A.M. Stewart (Van,BC)
1988-08-29 General proceeding, to note copy of judgment sent to Mr. E. Horembala (Van,BC)
1988-08-05 General proceeding, to note Court of Appeal records & exhibits sent to Mrs. J.L. Jordan via CNX
1988-03-01 Judgment on the appeal rendered, E McI La W L'HD
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1988-03-01 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-03-01, E McI La W L'HD
1988-03-01 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-03-01
1988-02-22 Book of authorities, 10 copies Andrew McDonald Reakes
1988-02-04 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1988-01-11 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (appeal to be heard March 1/88)
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-01-11 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1988-01-11, (appeal to be heard March 1/88)
1988-01-11 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1988-01-11, (appeal to be heard March 1/88)
1988-01-11 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1988-01-11, (appeal to be heard March 1/88)
1988-01-08 Affidavit Andrew McDonald Reakes
1988-01-08 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-12-16 Notice of hearing, With service Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-12-11 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-01-25
1987-12-11 Appellant's factum, 1 copy, with service Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-12-10 Appellant's factum, 21 copies Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-11-16 Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause
1987-11-13 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, B
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-11-13 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1987-11-13, B
1987-11-13 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1987-11-13, B
1987-11-12 Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause Her Majesty the Queen
1987-11-12 Affidavit Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-11-12 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-11-09 Appeal court record
1987-11-03 Certified casebook Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-11-03 Trial court exhibits
1987-09-18 Case on appeal, 21 copies Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-06-15 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 10782 Andrew McDonald Reakes
1987-06-15 Notice of appeal, With service Andrew McDonald Reakes

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
McDonald Reakes, Andrew Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: McDonald Reakes, Andrew

Counsel
Name
James W. Hogan
Contact information
Hogan & Company
195 ALEXANDER ST
5TH FL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6A 1B8
Telephone: (604) 687-8806
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

Counsel
Name
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
310 - 900 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 689-4438
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Summary

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Lower court rulings

February 21, 1986
County Court of British Columbia

CC851972

Indictment

May 25, 1987
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA005491

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13