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20627

Manuel Lavodores Roman, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Newfoundland & Labrador) (Criminal) (As of Right)

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)
1989-06-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to W. H. Corbett (Ott, Ont)
1989-06-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to Lewis, Sinnott & Heneghan (St. John's, Nfld)
1989-06-08 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (St-John's, Nfld.)
1989-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, returning court record.
1989-02-23 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ McI La W LaF L'HD So, The appeal is allowed, the convictions entered against the two accused by the Court of Appeal are quashed, and the acquittals entered by the trial judge are restored.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1989-01-31 Hearing of the appeal, 1989-01-31, CJ McI La W LaF L'HD So
Decision reserved
1989-01-31 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justices.
1989-01-30 Book of authorities, , 10 copies of supplementary joint book of authorities Manuel Lavodores Roman
1989-01-27 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-01-31
Decision reserved
1989-01-27 Book of authorities, , 1 copy of joint authorities, with service Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-09-14 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-01-23
1988-09-08 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1988-07-18 Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause
1988-05-18 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, La
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-05-18 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1988-05-18, La
1988-05-18 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1988-05-18, La
1988-05-17 Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause Her Majesty the Queen
1988-05-17 Affidavit Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-05-17 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-03-25 Trial court record
1988-03-18 Case on appeal, , 2 copies vols. 1 to 3 Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-03-15 Case on appeal, , 8 copies of vols. 1 to 3 Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-03-15 Appellant's factum, , 10 copies Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-03-02 Certified casebook, With service Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-03-02 Appellant's factum, , 11 copies, with service Manuel Lavodores Roman
1988-03-01 Case on appeal, , 11 copies of vols. 1 to 3 Manuel Lavodores Roman
1987-11-12 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 11402 Manuel Lavodores Roman
1987-11-12 Notice of appeal Manuel Lavodores Roman

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Roman, Manuel Lavodores Applicant Active
Alonzo, Juan Francisco Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: Roman, Manuel Lavodores

Counsel
Names
Elizabeth M. Heneghan
John R. Sinnot
Contact information
Lewis & Sinnott
267 DUCKWORTH ST
PO BOX 884 STN C
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5L7
Telephone: (709) 753-7810
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

Party: Alonzo, Juan Francisco

Counsel
Name
Elizabeth M. Heneghan
Contact information
Lewis & Sinnott
267 DUCKWORTH ST
PO BOX 884 STN C
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1C 5L7
Telephone: (709) 753-7810
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

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Names
John C. Tait, Q.C.
William H. Corbett, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4997

Summary

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Summary

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Lower court rulings

November 14, 1985
Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Acquittal:Unlawful entry & fishing in Can. waters; obstruction of Prot. Officer

October 27, 1987
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador - Court of Appeal

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appeal allowed; conviction entered & matter referred to Prov. Ct. for sentence

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13