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23483

Victor R. Durish v. White Resource Management 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)
1999-06-15 Certificate of taxation issued to, Fleming, Kambeitz (Calgary, Alberta)
1999-06-15 Decision on the bill of costs, taxed at $22,563.02 (amount corrected on 99-06-17 $24,323,02), Reg
1999-06-10 Submission of the bill of costs, Reg
1999-06-10 Correspondence received from, P.R.s. Leveque; re: bill of costs Royal Bank of Canada
1999-06-09 Reply to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), from C.O. Llewellyn, Completed on: 1999-06-09 Victor R. Durish
1999-06-01 Response to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), from D. Venturo, Completed on: 1999-06-01 White Resource Management Ltd.
1999-05-31 Response to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), from P.R.S. Leveque, Completed on: 1999-05-31 Royal Bank of Canada
1999-05-26 Bill of costs, Completed on: 1999-05-26 Victor R. Durish
1999-04-07 Approved order for payment out, sent to Finance April 15/99
1995-03-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-03-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON)
1995-03-29 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Calgary)
1995-03-28 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (2 boxes)
1995-02-23 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia, The appeal is allowed with costs and the order of non-suit is quashed. The matter is remitted to trial for determination of the outstanding issues.
Allowed, with costs
1995-02-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-02-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tetrault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-10-17 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (117 pages)
1994-10-06 Book of authorities, JOINT VOL. V (given in Court) 10 copies Victor R. Durish
1994-10-06 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-10-06, LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia
Decision reserved
1994-10-05 Proof of service, of reply factum and volume 4 of joint book of authorities
1994-10-03 Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Sept 23/94
1994-10-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1994-10-03 Proof of service, of the affidavit of Victor R. Durish
1994-10-03 Proof of service, of the joint book of authorities, vol. 1 to 3 and the respondent's factum (Royal Bank of Canada)
1994-10-03 Book of authorities, 24 copies of VOL. 4 OF JOINT BOOK OF AUTHORITIES Victor R. Durish
1994-10-03 Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies of REPLY TO THE FACTUM OF THE RESPONDENT THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (see order dated Sept. 9/ 94) Victor R. Durish
1994-09-29 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Sept 23/94, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-09-29, to file the factum to Sept 23/94, Ia
1994-09-29 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-09-29, to file the factum to Sept 23/94, Ia
1994-09-29 Decision on motion to strike out, portions of the respondent Royal Bank's factum, Ia
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Hearing of motion to strike out, 1994-09-29, portions of the respondent Royal Bank's factum, Ia
1994-09-29 Submission of motion to strike out, 1994-09-29, portions of the respondent Royal Bank's factum, Ia
1994-09-29 Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-29 Hearing of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1994-09-29, Ia
1994-09-29 Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1994-09-29, Ia
1994-09-28 Affidavit, of Victor R. Durish re: affidavit in response to the motion of the respondents White Resource Management Ltd. and WRM Resources Ltd. to file a factum (2 copies), with service Victor R. Durish
1994-09-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from McCarthy, Tetrault; re: Mr. Clive Llewelyn will appear on Oct.6/94 at 10:00 starting with motions via satellite
1994-09-27 Proof of service, of motion to strike portions of the factum of the respondent
1994-09-27 Book of authorities, 10 copies, vols. 1 to 3 Victor R. Durish
1994-09-22 Affidavit, to file the Respondent's factum to Sept.23/94 (Domenic Venturo), with service White Resource Management Ltd.
1994-09-22 Motion to extend time, to file the Respondent's factum to Sept. 23/94, with service White Resource Management Ltd.
1994-09-22 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service White Resource Management Ltd.
1994-09-21 General proceeding, to note 4 copies of the Response to the Motion to strike out portions of the factum of the Respondent, with service Royal Bank of Canada
1994-09-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Gowling, Strathy & Henderson dated Sept. 20/94 to advise the Court that the Royal Bank is requeating satellite transmission of the appellant 's motion to strike part of his factum, from Calgary on September 29/94
1994-09-19 Order on miscellaneous motion, to accept respondent's factum in its present form
1994-09-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Colin S. Baxter (McCarthy Tétrault) dated Sept. 19/94 re: possibility of a telephone conference
1994-09-19 Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 4 copies (bookform) Victor R. Durish
1994-09-19 Motion to strike out, portions of the Respondent's Royal Bank of Canada factum 4 copies (bookform) Victor R. Durish
1994-09-15 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to accept respondent's factum without marginal numbering, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-15 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-09-15, to accept respondent's factum without marginal numbering, Reg
1994-09-15 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-09-15, to accept respondent's factum without marginal numbering, Reg
1994-09-14 Response to miscellaneous motion, to accept the respondent's factum in its present form Victor R. Durish
1994-09-12 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence scheduled
1994-09-12 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-10-06
Decision reserved
1994-09-02 Order on motion to extend time, to file appellant's factum to May 30/94
1994-09-02 Order on miscellaneous motion, to accept factum in its present form
1994-09-02 Decision on motion to extend time, to file appellant's factum to May 30/94, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-02 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-09-02, to file appellant's factum to May 30/94, Reg
1994-09-02 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-09-02, to file appellant's factum to May 30/94, Reg
1994-09-02 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to accept the appellant's factum in its present form (without marginal numbering), Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-02 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-09-02, to accept the appellant's factum in its present form (without marginal numbering), Reg
1994-09-02 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-09-02, to accept the appellant's factum in its present form (without marginal numbering), Reg
1994-09-02 Affidavit, to accept the respondent's factum without lines numbered Rule 33(1)(c) (of Henry S.Brown), with service Royal Bank of Canada
1994-09-02 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to accept the respondent's factum in its present form namely without lines numbered RULE 33(1)(c), with service Royal Bank of Canada
1994-08-31 Affidavit, of Donna Cox (TO ACCEPT THE APPELLANT'S FACTUM IN ITS PRESENT FORM) Victor R. Durish
1994-08-31 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (TO ACCEPT THE APPELLANT'S FACTUM IN ITS PRESENT FORM) Victor R. Durish
1994-08-31 Affidavit, of Donna Cox to file the appellant's factum to May 30/94 Victor R. Durish
1994-08-31 Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to May 30/94 Victor R. Durish
1994-08-29 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time and motion to accept in its present form (no left margin) requested), with service Royal Bank of Canada
1994-08-18 Response to miscellaneous motion, of Gowling, Strathy (TO ACCEPT THE APPELLANT'S FACTUM IN ITS PRESENT FORM) White Resource Management Ltd.
1994-08-18 Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to May 30/94 (Gowling, Strathy) White Resource Management Ltd.
1994-08-09 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-10-03
1994-08-03 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to file a supplemental factum provided that the appellant obtains an order permitting the late filing of his factum filed on May 30/94, G
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-08-03 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-08-03, to file a supplemental factum provided that the appellant obtains an order permitting the late filing of his factum filed on May 30/94, G
1994-08-03 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-08-03, to file a supplemental factum provided that the appellant obtains an order permitting the late filing of his factum filed on May 30/94, G
1994-07-27 Affidavit, to file a Supplemental Factum (of Donna Cox) Victor R. Durish
1994-07-27 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to file a Supplemental Factum Victor R. Durish
1994-07-06 Supplemental factum, 24 copies (motion granted on August 3/94) Victor R. Durish
1994-05-30 Appellant's factum, 23copies (extension of time requested and a motion to accept in its present form (no left margin) requested - Donna advised on May 31, 1994), with service Victor R. Durish
1994-03-07 Certified casebook, vol. I to V Victor R. Durish
1994-03-07 Appeal court record, 2 boxes (joint with Trial exhibits & Trial record)
1994-03-07 Trial court exhibits, 2 boxes (joint with Trial & C/A record)
1994-03-07 Trial court record, 2 boxes (joint with Trial exhibits and C/A record)
1994-02-15 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vols. 1 to 5, with service Victor R. Durish
1993-12-07 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence removed
1993-11-29 Proof of service, of Notice of Deposit of Security
1993-11-29 Proof of service, of revised Notice of appeal
1993-11-23 Notice of deposit of security, under direction #2285, with service
1993-11-23 Proof of service, of the Notice of Appeal admitted on Nov. 12/93
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Milner Fenerty (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Fleming Kambeitz (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bennett Jones Verchere (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-12 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2285 Victor R. Durish
1993-11-12 Notice of appeal, (Revised Notice of Appeal filed on Nov. 23/93 with service) Victor R. Durish
1993-11-12 Order on motion to adduce new evidence
1993-11-12 Order granting leave to appeal
1993-11-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Clive O. Llewellyn to be advise as to the outcome of his application to enter new evidence
1993-10-28 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, LaF Co Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-10-28 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1993-10-28, LaF Co Ia
1993-10-28 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1993-10-28, LaF Co Ia
1993-10-14 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-10-14 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-10-14, LaF Co Ia
1993-10-14 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-10-14, LaF Co Ia
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Fleming Kambeitz (Calgary, AB)
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Milner Fenerty (Calgary, AB)
1993-06-24 Proof of service, of response to the new evidence motion
1993-06-22 Respondent's argument on the motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies sent to LaF Co I, June 24/93 Royal Bank of Canada
1993-06-14 Proof of service, of Carolyn Dean for the motion book
1993-06-04 Correspondence received from, the applicant consents to having the panel hearing the leave application dealing with this application to enter further evidence; ALSO, APPLICANT WISHES TO HAVE THIS APPLICATION PERFORMED BY SATELLITE
1993-06-04 Motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 Victor R. Durish
1993-05-26 Proof of service, of the applicant's reply
1993-05-13 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application, With service
1993-05-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co I
1993-05-05 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Victor R. Durish
1993-05-03 Correspondence received from, of Domenic Venturo (Milner Fenerty) to advise the Court that he will NOT file a response and that he adopts the posision taken by the Royal Bank of Canada White Resource Management Ltd.
1993-04-29 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Milner, Fenerty; re: will not be filing a response, however, adopts the position by Royal Bank of Canada White Resource Management Ltd.
1993-04-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Royal Bank of Canada
1993-04-20 Proof of service, of application for leave to appeal
1993-04-15 Correspondence received from, sent to Fleming Kambeitz (Calgary, AB) enclosing receipt for $30.00 filing fee.
1993-04-07 Proof of service, of Affidavit of Victor r. Durish
1993-04-07 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to April 14, 1993. The respondent will take no proceedings with respect to the award of costs at trial and the Court of Appeal pending the disposition of the application for leave to appeal, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-04-07 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-04-07, to April 14, 1993. The respondent will take no proceedings with respect to the award of costs at trial and the Court of Appeal pending the disposition of the application for leave to appeal, Ia
1993-04-07 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1993-04-07, to April 14, 1993. The respondent will take no proceedings with respect to the award of costs at trial and the Court of Appeal pending the disposition of the application for leave to appeal, Ia
1993-04-07 Book of authorities, 5 copies Victor R. Durish
1993-04-07 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vol. 1 and 2, Completed on: 1993-04-07 Victor R. Durish
1993-04-06 General proceeding, to note 2 copies of Response of respondent...on motion to extend time Royal Bank of Canada
1993-04-06 Affidavit, (of Victor R. Durish sworn April 5, 1993) 2 copies Victor R. Durish
1993-04-05 Correspondence received from, of Gowling Strathy & Henderson to advise the Court that J.D. Bruce McDonald will use the satellite facilities as well on April 7, 1993 Royal Bank of Canada
1993-03-29 $30.00 filing fee, #26833 Victor R. Durish
1993-03-29 Affidavit, of Ian G. Wild in opposition to the extension of time; 3 copies Royal Bank of Canada
1993-03-26 Affidavit, 2 copies (of Victor R. Durish), with service Victor R. Durish
1993-03-26 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, 2 copies, with service Victor R. Durish

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Durish, Victor R. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
White Resource Management Ltd. Respondent Active
Royal Bank of Canada Respondent Active
WRM Resources Ltd. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Durish, Victor R.

Counsel
Name
Clive Llewellyn
Contact information
Fleming Kambeitz
1500 - 736, 6TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 3T7
Telephone: (403) 266-5550
FAX: (403) 265-6910
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: White Resource Management Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Domenic Venturo
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
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: Royal Bank of Canada

Counsel
Names
J. D. Bruce McDonald
J. D. Bruce McDonald
Contact information
Bennett Jones
4500 Bankers Hall East
855 - 2nd St South West
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: WRM Resources Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Domenic Venturo
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
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

October 31, 1990
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8201-12018

Applicant's counterclaim to Respondent White's action dismissed

January 29, 1993
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary)

12295

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Date modified: 2025-05-13