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23057

Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic v. Air Products Canada Ltd., et al.

(Alberta) (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)
1997-09-11 Appeal closed
1994-07-21 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Calgary)
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-09 Judgment on the appeal rendered, (cross-appeal), LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia, The cross-appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-12-14 General proceeding, TRANSCRIPTS RECEIVED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE JUDGES (148 pages) (JOINT WITH 23047)
1993-12-01 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of Supplementary material.. given in Court Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-12-01 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of a C/A of B.C. decision in "Litwin Construction (1973) Ltd...." given in Court Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-12-01 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-12-01, LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia
Decision reserved
1993-12-01 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of Alberta Regulation 315/73 and 446/66 given in Court Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-11-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Borden, Elliott re: duration of argument (joint with 23047)
1993-11-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Aleck H. Trawick re: Aleck H. Trawick and Leslie O'Donoghue will be appearing at the hearing of the appeal (fax copy) (joint with 23047)
1993-09-24 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-12-01
Decision reserved
1993-08-20 Respondent's factum, on the cross-appeal (24 copies) (see order of Gonthier dated 1993/02/19) (extension of time requested), with service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-08-05 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04
1993-06-25 Certified casebook, vol. 1 to 4 (joint with 23047) Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-06-10 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) re: Rule 32 enclosed
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Calgary, AB) re: Rule 32 enclosed
1993-04-13 Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal vol. I to IV (joint with 23047)
1993-04-08 Order on motion to directions, same order as in 23047., with service
1993-04-08 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to IV (joint with 23047) Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-03-12 Decision on motion for directions, that the time allowable to hear the appeal and the cross-appeal be a full day. (this was originaly requested in paragraph 6 of the motion heard on February 19, 1993.), Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-12 Hearing of motion for directions, 1993-03-12, that the time allowable to hear the appeal and the cross-appeal be a full day. (this was originaly requested in paragraph 6 of the motion heard on February 19, 1993.), Reg
1993-03-12 Submission of motion for directions, 1993-03-12, that the time allowable to hear the appeal and the cross-appeal be a full day. (this was originaly requested in paragraph 6 of the motion heard on February 19, 1993.), Reg
1993-03-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) re: arrangements have been made to accommodate counsel who wish to participate by way of telephone conference.
1993-03-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Borden & Elliot; re: motion on March 12/93 at 10:00 - one party intends to participate via telephone conference
1993-02-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Borden & Elliot; re: motion on March 12/93 at 10:00 with Registrar
1993-02-19 Decision on motion for directions, G, 1) The appeal shall be heard together with the appeal in the Supreme Court of Canada court file# 23047; 2. the appeal in court file # 23047 shall be heard by way of cross-appeal. 3 the stle of cause for the appeal and cross-appeal shall be set out as in schedule "A" of this Notice of motion. 4 A single case on appeal book shall be filed in respect of the appeal and cross-appeal. 5 the notices of appeal shall be deemed to have been served and filed on January the 8, 1993 and all time periods under the Supreme Court Act shall follow accordingly.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-02-19 Hearing of motion for directions, 1993-02-19, G
1993-02-19 Submission of motion for directions, 1993-02-19, G
1993-02-18 Response to motion for directions, (letter form) by Blake Cassels., with service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-02-18 Response to motion for directions, (letter form), with service Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-02-10 Affidavit, of Anne Corbett. (in motion book), with service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-02-10 Motion for directions, 1. That this appeal shall be heard with 23047; 2. That the appeal in 23057 shall be heard by way of cross-appeal; 3. That the style of cause for the appeal and cross-appeal be as set out in schedule "A" in this motion. 4. A single Case on appeal shall be Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-01-19 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1993-01-12 Close file on Leave
1993-01-12 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2253 Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1993-01-08 Proof of service, 1 copy of Notice of Appeal, with service
1992-12-18 Notice of appeal Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa,ON)
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Borden & Elliot (Toronto,ON)
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, MacKimmie, Matthews (Calgary,AB)
1992-12-10 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF So G, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-12-10 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-12-10, LaF So G
1992-12-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-12-10, LaF So G
1992-10-22 Service, copy of the applicant's reply admitted on September 1, 1992
1992-09-01 General proceeding, (To Note) memorandum from Claude E. Alain Re: applicants' reply to the leave application sent up to Justices LaF So G.
1992-08-31 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1992-08-25 General proceeding, To Note C/A formal order filed on behalf of Gunter Schmidt and Correspondence of Heather M. Caswell sent up to Justices LaF, So, G.
1992-08-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So G
1992-07-08 Proof of service, 1 served copy of response, with service
1992-06-29 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1992-06-18 Application for leave to appeal, as service and C/A order filed, Completed on: 1992-06-18
1992-06-18 General proceeding, to note 5 copies of C/A formal order Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1992-06-18 Affidavit, of service of the application for leave on the respondents on Monday, June 8, 1992 Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1992-06-18 Correspondence received from, of Heather M. Caswell re this application to be sent with 23047 (Air Products v. Schmidt) Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1992-06-17 Correspondence received from, sent to Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa,ON) acknowledging receipt of application for leave. Regret to advise that material is incomplete as proof of service and formal order of Court of Appeal missing. Application will not be referred until it complies
1992-06-08 $30.00 filing fee, #25535 Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic
1992-06-08 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (proof of service and Registrar's signature of C/A formal order) (to be sent with 23047), Incomplete Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic, Gunter Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Air Products Canada Ltd. Respondent Active
William M. Mercer Limited Respondent Active
Confederation Life Insurance Company Respondent Active
Westley, T.J. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Stearns Catalytic, Gunter

Counsel
Name
Aleck Trawick
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
3500 BANKERS HALL EAST
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4J8
Telephone: (403) 260-9600
Agent
Name
Gordon Cameron
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
45 O'Connor St
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2200

Party: Air Products Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: William M. Mercer Limited

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Confederation Life Insurance Company

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Westley, T.J.

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

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Lower court rulings

February 22, 1990
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8801-02742

See file

April 10, 1992
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary)

12361

Appeal and cross-appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13