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20521

Arthur D. Little Inc., et al. v. Coopers & Lybrand, et al.

(Manitoba) (Civil) (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)
1989-10-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1989-10-23 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, of Winnipeg, Man.
1989-10-13 Decision on motion to vary pronouncement / order, W, it is ordered that: 1) The time for an application under Rule 50 herein be extended; and 2) The judgment of the Court on the within matter which is annexed hereto as Exhibit "A" be varied to read as follows: On consent, the appeal as against Newman, MacLean & Associates is dismissed without costs. The appeal as against Coopers & Lybrand (formerly known as MacDonald, Currie & Co.) is allowed, the order of the Court of Appeal set aside, and the order of Scollin J. reinstated. Costs to the appellants both here and in the Court of Appeal in the cause.
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-10-13 Hearing of motion to vary pronouncement / order, 1989-10-13, W
1989-10-13 Submission of motion to vary pronouncement / order, 1989-10-13, W
1989-10-02 Response to motion to vary pronouncement / order, With service Coopers & Lybrand
1989-10-02 Affidavit, of Patricia J. Wilson,, with service Arthur D. Little Inc.
1989-10-02 Response to motion to extend time, With service Coopers & Lybrand
1989-10-02 Affidavit, of Patricia J. Wilson,, with service Arthur D. Little Inc.
1989-10-02 Motion to extend time, to file a motion to vary the judgment of this Court. (SCC), with service Arthur D. Little Inc.
1989-10-02 Motion to vary pronouncement / order, the judgment of this court, Arthur D. Little Inc.
1989-08-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to Tallin & Kristjansson (Wpg., Man.)
1989-08-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to Aikins, MacAulay (Wpg., Man.)
1989-08-23 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, of Wpg., Man.
1989-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, returning court record.
1989-03-03 General proceeding, transcripts received.
1989-03-02 Judgment on the appeal rendered, W LaF L'HD So Co
Allowed, costs against the respondent
1989-03-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1989-03-02, W LaF L'HD So Co
1989-03-01 Book of authorities, 7 copies Coopers & Lybrand
1989-03-01 General proceeding, to note 1 copy with service of authorities Coopers & Lybrand
1989-02-27 Book of authorities, , 10 copies Arthur D. Little Inc.
1989-01-27 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-03-02
1989-01-05 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies Newman, MacLean & Associates
1989-01-05 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies Coopers & Lybrand
1988-10-03 Trial court record, (4 boxes)
1988-09-21 Appeal court record
1988-09-21 Certified casebook Arthur D. Little Inc.
1988-09-15 Notice of hearing, With service Arthur D. Little Inc.
1988-09-08 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-01-23
1988-08-11 Appellant's factum, With service Arthur D. Little Inc.
1988-08-11 Appellant's factum, , 18 copies Arthur D. Little Inc.
1988-07-28 Case on appeal, , 1 copy of vol. 1 & 2, with service Arthur D. Little Inc.
1988-07-28 Case on appeal, , 21 copies of vols. 1 & 2 Arthur D. Little Inc.
1987-12-22 Correspondence received from, advising of judgment sent to Reg (Wpg,MN)
1987-12-22 Order granting leave to appeal
1987-12-21 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1987-12-21 $500 security deposit paid, receipt # 2022 Arthur D. Little Inc.
1987-12-21 Notice of appeal, With service Arthur D. Little Inc.
1987-12-03 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI La
Granted, with costs in the cause
1987-11-09 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-11-09, CJ McI La
Decision reserved
1987-11-09 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-11-09, CJ McI La
Decision reserved
1987-11-04 Book of authorities, , 3 copies Arthur D. Little Inc.
1987-10-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies Newman, MacLean & Associates
1987-10-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies Coopers & Lybrand
1987-09-10 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 11191 Arthur D. Little Inc.
1987-09-10 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies , 5 copies of appendix to motion book With service, Completed on: 1987-09-14 Arthur D. Little Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Arthur D. Little Inc. Applicant Active
Arthur D. Little of Canada Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Coopers & Lybrand Respondent Active
Newman, MacLean & Associates Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Arthur D. Little Inc.

Counsel
Name
William R. Herridge, Q.C.
Contact information
Miller Thomson
2500 - 20 QUEEN ST W
BOX 27
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3S1
Telephone: (416) 595-8500
FAX: (416) 595-8695
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Arthur D. Little of Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Name
William R. Herridge, Q.C.
Contact information
Miller Thomson
2500 - 20 QUEEN ST W
BOX 27
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3S1
Telephone: (416) 595-8500
FAX: (416) 595-8695
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Coopers & Lybrand

Counsel
Name
G.T. Campbell
Contact information
Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson
360 MAIN ST
30TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4G1
Telephone: (204) 957-0050
FAX: (204) 957-0840
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: Newman, MacLean & Associates

Counsel
Name
A.F. Kristjansson, Q.C.
Contact information
Tallin & Kristjansson
501 - 55 DONALD ST
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 1L8
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

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Lower court rulings

December 5, 1986
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba

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Applications to strike out Third Party Notice dismissed

May 27, 1987
Court of Appeal of Manitoba

21/87 \ 31/87

Appeal allowed - third party proceedingsdismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13