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22443
Michael Gary Sims v. Her Majesty the Queen
(British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 1992-09-18 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-09-18 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-09-15 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1992-08-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-08-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-08-27 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, So G Co McL Ia, The appeal is allowed and a new trial is ordered. Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-07-03 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (58 pages) | |
| 1992-06-15 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1992-06-15, So G Co McL Ia Decision reserved |
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| 1992-06-08 | Book of authorities, JOINT 10 copies, with service | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-05-29 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1992-04-27 | Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, With service | |
| 1992-04-27 | Order on motion to expedite the appeal, With service | |
| 1992-04-23 | Response to motion to dispense with printing, of the transcript of evidence to 10 copies | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1992-04-23 |
Decision on motion to dispense with printing, of the transcripts of evidence to 10 copies only., Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-04-23 | Hearing of motion to dispense with printing, 1992-04-23, of the transcripts of evidence to 10 copies only., Reg | |
| 1992-04-23 | Submission of motion to dispense with printing, 1992-04-23, of the transcripts of evidence to 10 copies only., Reg | |
| 1992-04-22 | Affidavit, of the transcript of evidence to 10 copies; Eduard J. Van Bemmel, with service | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-22 | Motion to dispense with printing, of the Transcript of Evidence to 10 copies, with service | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-21 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-06-15 Decision reserved |
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| 1992-04-21 | Order on motion to expedite the appeal, With service | |
| 1992-04-16 |
Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, and for an order inscribing this appeal for the April 192 Session, with a conditional consent that the appeal not be heard before June 15, 1992 and that the respondent provides his factum on or before June 1, 1992,, LaF Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-04-16 | Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1992-04-16, and for an order inscribing this appeal for the April 192 Session, with a conditional consent that the appeal not be heard before June 15, 1992 and that the respondent provides his factum on or before June 1, 1992,, LaF | |
| 1992-04-16 | Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1992-04-16, and for an order inscribing this appeal for the April 192 Session, with a conditional consent that the appeal not be heard before June 15, 1992 and that the respondent provides his factum on or before June 1, 1992,, LaF | |
| 1992-04-16 |
Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-04-16 | Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1992-04-16, Reg | |
| 1992-04-16 | Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1992-04-16, Reg | |
| 1992-04-16 | Notice of hearing, With service | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-16 | Response to motion to expedite the appeal, With service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1992-04-15 | Affidavit, of Eduard J. Van Bemmel, with service | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-15 | Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, With service | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-15 | Proof of service, 1 copy of appellant's factum; 1 copy of Appeal book; 1 copy of transcript of evidence vols. 1 to 4, with service | |
| 1992-04-14 | General proceeding, 9 copies of Transcript of the Evidence Before the Jury vol. I to IV | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-14 | Case on appeal, 20 copies (motion to accept in its present form requested) | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-14 | Appellant's factum, 20 copies | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-14 | Affidavit, of Case on Appeal and Factum; Eduard J. Van Bemmel; (by fax) | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-14 | Motion to expedite the appeal, of the Case on appeal and the factum | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1992-04-10 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-04-27 | |
| 1991-05-03 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #22545 | Michael Gary Sims |
| 1991-05-03 | Notice of appeal | Michael Gary Sims |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sims, Michael Gary | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Sims, Michael Gary
Counsel
G. Delbigio
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4H1
Telephone: (604) 682-4200
FAX: (604) 682-3352
Agent
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
609 Broughtom Street
5th Floor
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
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Conviction by a judge and jury: Second degree murder
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
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Appeal against conviction dismissed
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