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26971

Friedmann Equity Developments Inc. v. Dr. Almas Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia, et al.

(Ontario) (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)
2006-06-30 Appeal closed
2006-06-30 Payment out cheque issued, ($623.22)
2006-05-29 Approved order for payment out, (sent to Finance June 1/06) - Document not microfilmed but is on file
2000-09-27 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2000-09-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2000-09-13 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2000-07-27 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2000-07-20 Judgment on the appeal rendered, G Ma Ba Bi Arb, The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
2000-02-04 Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (65 pages)
2000-01-27 Hearing of the appeal, 2000-01-27, G Ma Ba Bi Arb
Decision reserved
2000-01-27 General proceeding, 8 copies of "Undisclosed Principal - Rights and Liabilities" given in Court by the Respondent Dr. Almas Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia
2000-01-20 Notice of appearance, of Benjamin Zarnett at the hearing of the appeal Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.
2000-01-20 Notice of appearance, of Valerie A. Edwards at the hearing of the appeal Lionel C. Larry
2000-01-19 Notice of appearance, of Robert Malen at the hearing of the appeal Dr. Almas Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia
2000-01-19 Notice of appearance, of Carl Orbach, Q.C. at the hearing of the appeal Mohamed Rajani
1999-12-09 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-01-27
Decision reserved
1999-10-12 Appeal court record, (1 small box)
1999-10-04 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2000-01-17
1999-10-01 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-10-01 Dr. Almas Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia
1999-10-01 Respondent's factum, 25 copies, Completed on: 1999-10-01 Dr. Almas Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia
1999-09-30 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-09-30 Lionel C. Larry
1999-09-30 Respondent's record, Completed on: 1999-09-30 Lionel C. Larry
1999-09-30 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-09-30 Lionel C. Larry
1999-09-29 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-09-29 Mohamed Rajani
1999-09-29 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-09-29 Mohamed Rajani
1999-08-09 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-08-09 Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.
1999-08-09 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-08-09 Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.
1999-08-09 Appellant's record, Completed on: 1999-08-09 Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.
1999-04-15 Notice of deposit for security Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.
1999-04-09 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
1999-04-07 Notice of appeal, (receipt 2485), Completed on: 1999-04-07 Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.
1999-03-26 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
1999-03-25 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-03-01 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Co Ma Bi
1998-12-14 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 1998-12-14 Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.
1998-12-07 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1998-12-07 Lionel C. Larry
1998-12-07 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1998-12-07 Lionel C. Larry
1998-12-07 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1998-12-07 Dr. Almas Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia
1998-12-07 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (proof of delivery requested), Completed on: 1998-12-10 Dr. Almas Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia
1998-12-04 Book of authorities, (1 more copy requested), Incomplete Mohamed Rajani
1998-12-04 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (1 more copy requested), Incomplete Mohamed Rajani
1998-12-03 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
1998-11-09 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1998-11-09 Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Friedmann Equity Developments Inc. Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia, Dr. Almas Respondent Active
Rajani, Mohamed Respondent Active
Shorim Investments, in trust Respondent Active
Shorim Investments Limited, in trust Respondent Active
Peter Bortoluzzi, Sultan Lalani in Trust Respondent Active
Majni, in trust, Mohamed Respondent Active
808413 Ontario Inc. Respondent Active
Crown Freight Forwarders Ltd., previously known as 808548 Ontario Inc. Respondent Active
Larry, Lionel C. Respondent Active
Robins, Appleby & Taub Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Friedmann Equity Developments Inc.

Counsel
Names
Benjamin Zarnett
Carolyn Silver
Julie Rosenthal
Contact information
Goodman Phillips & Vineberg
2400 - 250 Yonge St
Box 24
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2M6
Telephone: (416) 597-4204
FAX: (416) 979-1234
Agent
Name
David M. Attwater
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Adatia, also known as Almas Adatia, Dr. Almas

Counsel
Name
Robert D. Malen
Contact information
Goldman, Sloan, Nash & Haber
250 Dundas Street West
Suite 700
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2Z5
Telephone: (416) 597-3386
FAX: (416) 597-3370
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Rajani, Mohamed

Counsel
Name
Carl Orbach, Q.C.
Contact information
Orbach, Katzman & Herschorn
417 Parliament Street
Toronto,, Ontario
M5A 3A1
Telephone: (416) 967-6777
FAX: (416) 967-1506
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Shorim Investments, in trust

Counsel
Name
Carl Orbach, Q.C.
Contact information
Orbach, Katzman & Herschorn
417 Parliament Street
Toronto,, Ontario
M5A 3A1
Telephone: (416) 967-6777
FAX: (416) 967-1506
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Shorim Investments Limited, in trust

Counsel
Name
Carl Orbach, Q.C.
Contact information
Orbach, Katzman & Herschorn
417 Parliament Street
Toronto,, Ontario
M5A 3A1
Telephone: (416) 967-6777
FAX: (416) 967-1506
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Peter Bortoluzzi, Sultan Lalani in Trust

Counsel
Name
Robert D. Malen
Contact information
Goldman, Sloan, Nash & Haber
250 Dundas Street West
Suite 700
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2Z5
Telephone: (416) 597-3386
FAX: (416) 597-3370
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Majni, in trust, Mohamed

Counsel
Name
Carl Orbach, Q.C.
Contact information
Orbach, Katzman & Herschorn
417 Parliament Street
Toronto,, Ontario
M5A 3A1
Telephone: (416) 967-6777
FAX: (416) 967-1506
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: 808413 Ontario Inc.

Counsel
Name
Robert D. Malen
Contact information
Goldman, Sloan, Nash & Haber
250 Dundas Street West
Suite 700
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2Z5
Telephone: (416) 597-3386
FAX: (416) 597-3370
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Crown Freight Forwarders Ltd., previously known as 808548 Ontario Inc.

Counsel
Name
Robert D. Malen
Contact information
Goldman, Sloan, Nash & Haber
250 Dundas Street West
Suite 700
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2Z5
Telephone: (416) 597-3386
FAX: (416) 597-3370
Agent
Name
Sally A. Gomery
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault LLP
1600 - 45, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Larry, Lionel C.

Counsel
Name
Valerie A. Edwards
Contact information
Torkin Manes Cohen Arbus LLP
151 Yonge Street
Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2W7
Telephone: (416) 863-1188
FAX: (416) 863-0305
Agent
Name
Dougald E. Brown
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca

Party: Robins, Appleby & Taub

Counsel
Name
Valerie A. Edwards
Contact information
Torkin Manes Cohen Arbus LLP
151 Yonge Street
Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 2W7
Telephone: (416) 863-1188
FAX: (416) 863-0305
Agent
Name
Dougald E. Brown
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca

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Lower court rulings

February 18, 1997
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

94-CQ-56721A

Appeal allowed, action dismissed

September 9, 1998
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C27293

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13