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24725

Jon Athey, et al. v. Ferdinando Leonati, 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)
1997-07-24 Appeal closed
1997-01-31 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 env. 2 folders)
1996-12-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1996-12-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-12-05 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1996-11-26 Approved order for payment out, sent to finance Nov 28/96
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1996-11-01 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-10-31 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF So Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed. Judgment is entered for the appellant for the full global amount of $221,516.78. plus interest and costs throughout.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1996-06-25 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (91 pages)
1996-06-12 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-06-12, CJ LaF So Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1996-06-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: duration of argument
1996-05-10 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-05-10 Ferdinando Leonati
1996-05-10 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-05-10 Ferdinando Leonati
1996-04-29 Notice of hearing, With service Jon Athey
1996-04-25 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, Completed on: 1996-04-25 Jon Athey
1996-04-25 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-06-12
Decision reserved
1996-04-19 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1996-04-22
1996-04-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Thomas R. Berger, Q.C. (Vancouver, BC) a copy of the notice to the profession dealing with books of authorities c.c. Gowling
1996-03-18 Appellant's factum, 24 COPIES, with service, Completed on: 1996-03-18 Jon Athey
1996-03-07 Certified casebook, vol. 1 to 4 Jon Athey
1996-02-21 Appeal court record, (accordeon)
1996-02-09 Appeal court record, (accordeon)
1996-01-12 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vols. 1 to 4 Jon Athey
1995-12-15 General proceeding, 1 copy of notice of change of Agent for the Respondents Ferdinando Leonati
1995-12-15 Notice of change of counsel, (solicitors for the respondents are Ladner, Downs), with service Ferdinando Leonati
1995-11-24 Notice of deposit of security, (1 copy), with service
1995-11-23 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt #31105 Jon Athey
1995-11-23 $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2358 Jon Athey
1995-11-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Edwards, Kenny & Bray (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1995-11-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Connell Lightbody (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Scott & Aylen
1995-11-21 Order granting leave to appeal
1995-11-20 Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service Jon Athey
1995-11-09 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-11-09 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-11-09 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1995-07-14 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So McL
1995-06-29 Order on motion to extend time, to file the reply to June 22/95
1995-06-29 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the reply to June 22/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-06-29 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-06-29, to file the reply to June 22/95, Reg
1995-06-29 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-06-29, to file the reply to June 22/95, Reg
1995-06-27 Response to motion to extend time, to file the applicant's reply (letterform) Ferdinando Leonati
1995-06-27 Affidavit, to file the applicant's reply to June 22/95 (of Eduard J. Van Bemmel), with service Jon Athey
1995-06-27 $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, to extend time receipt #30369 Jon Athey
1995-06-27 Motion to extend time, to file the applicant's reply to June 22/95, with service Jon Athey
1995-06-23 General proceeding, formal C.A. order Jon Athey
1995-06-23 Proof of service, 1 copy of applicant's reply, with service
1995-06-22 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies (extension of time requested) Jon Athey
1995-06-08 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Ferdinando Leonati
1995-05-25 Proof of service, of leave application
1995-05-19 General proceeding, Order on Re-hearing at the B.C.C.A. Jon Athey
1995-05-17 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of appication for leave to appeal
1995-05-17 Correspondence received from, sent to Connell Lightbody (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of letter dated May 17/95 sent to applicant
1995-05-15 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30032 Jon Athey
1995-05-15 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (proof of service missing and formal order of C.A. not yet entered), Completed on: 1995-05-25 Jon Athey
1995-05-15 Affidavit, of Gary A. Nelson (included in the application for leave to appeal) - 5 copies Jon Athey
1995-05-15 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to May 15, 1995 (included in the application for leave to appeal) - 5 copies Jon Athey

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Athey, Jon Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Leonati, Ferdinando Respondent Active
Johnson, Kevin Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Athey, Jon Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Gagne, Edward Alan Respondent Active
Dolphin Delivery (1985) Ltd. Respondent Active
Dolphin Transport Ltd. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Athey, Jon

Counsel
Name
Thomas R. Berger, Q.C.
Contact information
Berger & Vanderkruyk
1300 - 355 Burrard St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2G8
Telephone: (604) 684-1311
FAX: (604) 684-6402
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: Leonati, Ferdinando

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
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: Johnson, Kevin

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
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: Gagne, Edward Alan

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
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: Dolphin Delivery (1985) Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
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: Dolphin Transport Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard St.
P.O. Box 48600, Stn. Bentall Ctr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 640-4133
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Email: pfoy@blg.com
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

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Lower court rulings

December 29, 1993
Supreme Court of British Columbia

B921241

judgment awarding Mr. Athey 25% of assessed damages

March 10, 1995
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA018227

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13