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21508

Carey Canada Inc., et al. v. George Ernest Hunt, et al.

(British Columbia) (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)
1991-10-04 Appeal closed
1990-10-29 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Vancouver,BC)
1990-10-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1990-10-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-10-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-10-05 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1990-10-05 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-10-05 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-10-04 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co, The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1990-03-15 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (125 pages)
1990-02-22 Hearing of the appeal, 1990-02-22, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co
Decision reserved
1990-02-20 Book of authorities, 10 copies, vol 3 (joint with 21536), with service Carey Canada Inc.
1990-02-19 General proceeding, 21 copies, reply factum, with service Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltd., formerly known as Lake Asbestos Company Ltd.
1990-02-15 General proceeding, 21 copies of appellant's reply to respondent's Hunt factum Carey Canada Inc.
1990-02-12 Book of authorities, 10 copies, vols 1 and 2 (joint with 21536) Carey Canada Inc.
1990-02-06 Motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies, returnable at the hearing of the appeal George Ernest Hunt
1990-02-06 Respondent's factum, 21 copies joint with 21536 George Ernest Hunt
1990-02-01 Appellant's factum, 21 copies joint with A03 and file 21536 Atlas Turner Inc.
1990-01-29 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1990-02-22
Decision reserved
1990-01-23 Respondent's factum, 21 copies (joint with R03 and 21536) T & N
1990-01-19 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service National Gypsum Co.,
1990-01-18 General proceeding, 20 copies of factum, joint with 21536, with service Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltd., formerly known as Lake Asbestos Company Ltd.
1990-01-17 Order on motion to add or substitute parties
1990-01-15 Notice of hearing, With service Carey Canada Inc.
1990-01-15 Case on appeal, 21 copies, (joint with 21536 - Flintkote) Carey Canada Inc.
1990-01-08 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1990-01-22
1990-01-04 Order on motion to add or substitute parties, to be added as an appellant in these appeals (21508)&(21536).
1990-01-04 Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, to be added as an appellant,, W
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-01-04 Hearing of motion to add or substitute parties, 1990-01-04, to be added as an appellant,, W
1990-01-04 Submission of motion to add or substitute parties, 1990-01-04, to be added as an appellant,, W
1990-01-02 Appellant's factum, 21 copies Carey Canada Inc.
1990-01-02 Affidavit, of David Michael Mills Goldie,, with service Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltd., (formerly known as Lake Asbestos Company Ltd.)
1990-01-02 Motion to add or substitute parties, With service Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltd., (formerly known as Lake Asbestos Company Ltd.)
1990-01-02 Response to motion to add or substitute parties, and consented to by all other parties,, with service Carey Canada Inc.
1990-01-02 Affidavit, of Marvyn Koenigsberg,, with service National Gypsum Co.,
1990-01-02 Motion to add or substitute parties, With service National Gypsum Co.,
1989-12-15 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1989-12-13 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, Appeal to be heard Feb.22/89; appellant's factum by Jan. 5/90; Respondent's factum by Feb.1/90 and all other parties, factums Feb.1/89.
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-12-13 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1989-12-13, Appeal to be heard Feb.22/89; appellant's factum by Jan. 5/90; Respondent's factum by Feb.1/90 and all other parties, factums Feb.1/89.
1989-12-13 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-12-13, Appeal to be heard Feb.22/89; appellant's factum by Jan. 5/90; Respondent's factum by Feb.1/90 and all other parties, factums Feb.1/89.
1989-12-13 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-12-13, Appeal to be heard Feb.22/89; appellant's factum by Jan. 5/90; Respondent's factum by Feb.1/90 and all other parties, factums Feb.1/89.
1989-12-11 Response to motion to expedite the appeal George Ernest Hunt
1989-12-11 Affidavit Carey Canada Inc.
1989-12-11 Motion to expedite the appeal Carey Canada Inc.
1989-12-05 Order on motion to add or substitute parties
1989-11-21 Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, W, on behalf of Atlas Turner Inc.; Asbestos Corp. Ltd. and Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd. for leave to be added as appellants in these appeals is granted. Applicants to co-operate in application to have the appeal expedited, costs of this application to the respodent.
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-11-21 Hearing of motion to add or substitute parties, 1989-11-21, W
1989-11-21 Submission of motion to add or substitute parties, 1989-11-21, W
1989-11-15 Affidavit, of David Martin, solicitor for the Atlas Turner Inc., Asbesstos Corporation Limited., Bell Asbestos Mines Limited.,, with service Atlas Turner Inc.
1989-11-15 Motion to add or substitute parties Bell Asbestos Mines Limited
1989-11-15 Motion to add or substitute parties Asbestos Corporation Limited
1989-11-15 Motion to add or substitute parties, With service Atlas Turner Inc.
1989-11-02 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1989-10-30 $500 security deposit paid, certificate #2107 Carey Canada Inc.
1989-10-27 Order granting leave to appeal
1989-10-26 Notice of appeal, With service Carey Canada Inc.
1989-10-25 Notice of appeal Carey Canada Inc.
1989-10-24 Close file on Leave
1989-10-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-10-19 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ So Co, The application for leave to appeal is granted, the appeal to be heard together with the appeal of Fintkote Mines Limited - and - George Ernest Hunt - and - T & N, P.L.C. and Carey Canada Inc., formerly known as Carey-Canadian Mines Ltd. - and - Atlas Turner Inc., Asbestos Corporation Limited, The Asbestos Institute, Babcock & Wilcox Industries Ltd., Bell Asbestos Mines Limited, Caposite Insulations Ltd., Holmes Insulations Ltd. Johns-Manville Amiante Canada Inc. Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée, formerly known as Lake Asbestos Company Ltd., National Asbestos Mines Limited, formerly known as National Asbestos Ltd., and The Québec Astestos Mining Association (B.C.) 21536.
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-10-19 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1989-10-19, CJ So Co
1989-10-19 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1989-10-19, CJ So Co
1989-10-02 Book of authorities, 3 copies of Lonrho PLC vs. Fayed, and Metall vs. Donaldson. Carey Canada Inc.
1989-09-05 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ So Co
1989-08-29 General proceeding, 5 copies of applicant's reply Carey Canada Inc.
1989-07-18 General proceeding, to note letter dated July 10/89 fr. Ladner, Downs George Ernest Hunt
1989-07-18 General proceeding, to note letter dated July 10/89 fr. Ladner, Downs George Ernest Hunt
1989-06-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (joint with 21536) , 5 copies George Ernest Hunt
1989-06-20 Service
1989-06-12 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 14757 Carey Canada Inc.
1989-06-12 Application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, Completed on: 1989-06-12 Carey Canada Inc.

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Carey Canada Inc. Applicant Active
Atlas Turner Inc. Applicant Active
Asbestos Corporation Limited Applicant Active
Bell Asbestos Mines Limited Applicant Active
Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltd., (formerly known as Lake Asbestos Company Ltd.) Applicant Active
National Gypsum Co., Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Hunt, George Ernest Respondent Active
T & N Respondent Active
Flintkote Mines Limited Respondent Active
P.L.C. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Asbestos Institute Other Active
Babcock & Wilcox Industries Ltd. Other Active
Caposite Insulations Ltd. Other Active
Holmes Insulations Ltd. Other Active
Johns-Manville Amiante Canada Inc. Other Active
National Asbestos Mines Limited, formerly known as National Asbestos Ltd. Other Active
Quebec Asbestos Mining Association Other Active

Counsel

Party: Carey Canada Inc.

Counsel
Name
Jack M. Giles, Q.C.
Contact information
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
2600 - 700 Georgia St West
Box 10026
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 684-9151
FAX: (604) 661-9349
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: Atlas Turner Inc.

Counsel
Names
David J. Martin
Michael P. Maryn
Contact information
Douglas, Symes & Brissenden
2100 - 505 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7X 1R4
Telephone: (604) 683-6911
FAX: (604) 669-1337
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: Asbestos Corporation Limited

Counsel
Name
David J. Martin
Contact information
Douglas, Symes & Brissenden
2100 - 505 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7X 1R4
Telephone: (604) 683-6911
FAX: (604) 669-1337
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: Bell Asbestos Mines Limited

Counsel
Name
David J. Martin
Contact information
Douglas, Symes & Brissenden
2100 - 505 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7X 1R4
Telephone: (604) 683-6911
FAX: (604) 669-1337
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: Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltd., (formerly known as Lake Asbestos Company Ltd.)

Counsel
Names
D. Ross Clark
D.M.M. Goldie, Q.C.
Contact information
Davis & Company
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
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: National Gypsum Co.,

Counsel
Name
Marvyn Koenigsberg
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
2525 - 650 GEORGIA ST W
PO BOX 11557
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6B 4N8
Telephone: (604) 684-9713
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

Party: Hunt, George Ernest

Counsel
Names
J.J. Camp, Q.C.
P.G. Foy
Contact information
Camp, Church & Associates
555 Georgia St West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (604) 689-7555
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

Party: T & N

Counsel
Names
Kenneth N. Affleck
James A. MacAulay
Contact information
Macaulay McColl
600 - 840 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2L2
Telephone: (604) 687-9811
FAX: (604) 687-8716
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: Flintkote Mines Limited

Counsel
Name
Robert G. Ward
Contact information
Edwards, Kenny & Bray
1040 GEORGIA ST W
19TH FL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4H3
Telephone: (604) 689-1811
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: P.L.C.

Counsel
Name
James A. Macaulay, Q.C.
Contact information
Macaulay McColl
600 - 840 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2L2
Telephone: (604) 687-9811
FAX: (604) 687-8716
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: Asbestos Institute

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Babcock & Wilcox Industries Ltd.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Caposite Insulations Ltd.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Holmes Insulations Ltd.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Johns-Manville Amiante Canada Inc.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: National Asbestos Mines Limited, formerly known as National Asbestos Ltd.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Quebec Asbestos Mining Association

This party is not represented by counsel.

Summary

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Lower court rulings

February 15, 1989
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C885383

Respondent Hunt's action against Applicant dismissed
May 5, 1989
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA010454

Appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13