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21939

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority v. B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited

(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)
1994-07-18 Appeal closed
1993-07-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of B.C., enclosing their record
1993-06-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mrs. J.L. Jordan, Registrar, Court of Appeal (Vancouver, BC) enclosing record of their Court
1993-04-15 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1993-04-15 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-04-15 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1993-03-18 Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, The application for a re-hearing on the issue of costs is dismissed
1993-03-09 All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, on the issue of costs only
1993-03-05 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 8 copies distributed to LaF L'HD So G McL I March 9, 1993, with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1993-02-22 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1993-02-22 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies sent to LaF L'HD So G McL I, 1993-03-02 B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1993-02-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) re: copy of the formal judgment.
1993-02-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) re: copy of the formal judgment.
1993-02-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: costs issue in the judgment
1993-01-21 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So G McL St Ia, The appeal is dismissed, the cross-appeal is allowed in part and the question of damages in tort and contract is referred to the trial division to be reassessed in accordance with the principles set forth in the reasons. Sopinka and Iacobucci JJ., dissenting in part, would have allowed the appeal in part, dismissed the cross- appeal and ordered a new trial on the breach of contract issue Stevenson J. took no part in the judgment
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-01-21 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott Aylen (Ottawa,ON)
1993-01-21 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-02-12 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justices (142 pages)
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson; re: list of appeals inscribed for hearing by this Court during the January 1992 session and the Court's agenda for the session.
1992-01-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Scott & Aylen; re: list of appeals inscribed for hearing by this Court during the January 1992 session and the Court's agenda for the session.
1992-01-28 Hearing of the appeal, 1992-01-28, LaF L'HD So G McL St Ia
Decision reserved
1992-01-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-01-28
Decision reserved
1992-01-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Meredith A. Quartermain; re: Donald J. Sorochan, Q.C. and myself will appear as counsel
1992-01-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON) re: instructed to attend Court January 28, 1992 no later than 10:15 a.m.
1992-01-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Swinton & Company (Vancouver,BC) re: instructed to attend Court on Tuesday January 28, 1992 not later than 10:15 a.m.
1992-01-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Singleton, Urquhart (Vancouver,BC) re: instructed to attend Court on Tuesday January 28 1992, no later than 10:15 a.m.
1992-01-15 General proceeding, 21 copies of supplemental case on appeal (joint with 21955)***see order of Iacobucci of Dec.11, 1991*** B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1992-01-13 Book of authorities, for motion to strike paragraphs 25 and 26 of the appellant's factum; 10 copies B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1992-01-02 General proceeding, 21 copies of supplemental case on appeal (joint with 21955), with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-12-30 Order on miscellaneous motion, for an order to amend the style of cause, with service
1991-12-30 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to strike paragraphs 25 and 26 of the appellant's factum; 10 copies B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1991-12-30 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1991-12-23 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order to amend the style of cause to include the words "(now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited)" after the name BG Checo Intrnational Limited., Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-12-23 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-12-23, for an order to amend the style of cause to include the words "(now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited)" after the name BG Checo Intrnational Limited., Ia
1991-12-23 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-12-23, for an order to amend the style of cause to include the words "(now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited)" after the name BG Checo Intrnational Limited., Ia
1991-12-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Arthur M. Grant; re: will not oppose the application to amend the style of cause
1991-12-17 Affidavit, for an Order amending the style of cause; Barbara Muszynski B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1991-12-17 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order ameding the style of cause to include the words "now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited" after the name BG Checo International Limited B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1991-12-13 Motion to strike out, paragraphs 25 and 26; 8 copies B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1991-12-11 Decision on motion to strike out, parts of the appellant's factum is to be refered to the panel of the Court hearing the appeal on the understanding that if either party deems it admissible to do so such party may present additional material that is not in the case on appeal but was in the record before the Courts below.
Traversed, no order as to costs
1991-12-11 Hearing of motion to strike out, 1991-12-11
Adjourned
1991-12-11 Submission of motion to strike out, 1991-12-11
Adjourned
1991-12-06 General proceeding, AUTHORITIES on the motion to strike out paragraphs 25 & 26 (10 copies), with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-12-06 General proceeding, AFFIDAVIT of Glenn A. Urquhart on the motion to strike out paragraphs 25 & 26 (10 copies), with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-12-06 General proceeding, memorandum of argument on motion to strike out paragraphs 25 & 26 (10 copies), with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-12-06 Motion to strike out, ****entered in error****, with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-11-27 Affidavit, paragraphs 25 and 26 from the factum of the appellant, together with those paragraphs in Part III of its factum related thereto, with costs; Mari A. Worfolk, with service B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1991-11-27 Motion to strike out, paragraphs 25 and 26 from the factum of the appellant, together with those paragraphs in Part III of its factum related thereto, with costs, with service B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1991-09-30 Appeal court record, 1 accordion file (joint with 21955)
1991-09-26 Notice of hearing, With service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-09-23 Trial court record, 1 small box
1991-09-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A. Roland sent by fax to Brian Crane, Q.C. c/o Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) confirming that appeals 21939 and 21955 (BG Checo -v- B.C. Hydro have been inscribed for hearing during the session commencing on January 27, 1992. January 28, 19
1991-09-17 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-01-27
1991-09-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Norman A. Adolph, Exhibit Clerk (Vancouver,BC) acknowledging receipt of exhibits (8 boxes and 1 tube container).
1991-09-12 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-09-11 Trial court exhibits, 8 boxes & 1 tube container (cannister)
1991-09-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Arthur M. Grant; re: will be forwarding factum and will be inscribing notwithstanding late filing
1991-09-10 Certified casebook, 1 copy of vols. 1 to 6 - joint with 21955 British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-09-10 Case on appeal, 20 copies of vols. 1 to 6 - joint with 21955 British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-03-11 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1991-01-25 General proceeding, amended notice of appeal, with service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1991-01-04 General proceeding, amended notice of appeal British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1990-12-17 $500 security deposit paid, Direction #2174 British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1990-12-17 Notice of appeal, With service British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1990-12-07 Close file on Leave
1990-12-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-12-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON)
1990-12-07 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, W So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. The appeal is to be heard along with B.G. Checo International Limited v. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority.
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-12-07 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-12-07, W So McL
1990-12-07 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-12-07, W So McL
1990-06-22 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, W So McL
1990-06-05 Correspondence received from, filed in file #21873 from Ladner, Downs, re: similar issues as in 21955 - 21939
1990-05-25 Service, of Respondent's argument
1990-05-22 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited
1990-05-07 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #17539 British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
1990-05-07 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1990-05-07 British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority

Counsel
Names
Arthur M. Grant
G.A. Urquhart
G. Phillips
Contact information
Singleton Urquhart Scott
1200 - 1125 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2K8
Telephone: (604) 682-7474
FAX: (604) 682-1283
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: B.G. Checo International Limited now known as Cegelec Enterprises (1991) Limited

Counsel
Names
Donald J. Sorochan, Q.C.
M. Quartermaine
M. Worfolk
Contact information
Swinton & Company
1000 - 840 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M1
Telephone: (604) 687-2242
FAX: (604) 643-1200
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

June 10, 1988
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C864116

Judgment for Respondent

March 21, 1990
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA009565

Appeal allowed in part; Cross-appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13