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27682
Willis Barclay Frederick Boston v. Shirley Isobel Boston
(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-24 | Payment out cheque issued, cheque #275201933023 in the amount of $538.71 payable to J. Yvonne Pelley | |
| 2001-12-07 | Approved order for payment out, (Sent to Dept. of Finance on Dec. 10/2001) | |
| 2001-09-18 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2001-08-07 | Appeal closed | |
| 2001-08-02 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2001-07-18 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2001-07-13 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2001-07-12 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is allowed and the judgment of the motions judge is reinstated with the further order that the monthly amount be indexed and arrears, if any, of spousal support be paid to the wife. Based on the divided success of this appeal, each party shall bear its own costs in all courts. L'Heureux-Dubé and LeBel JJ. are dissenting. Allowed, costs on a party and party basis |
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| 2001-02-01 | Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (104 pages) | |
| 2001-01-17 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2001-01-17, (V004), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB Judgment reserved |
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| 2001-01-17 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2001-01-16 | Supplemental document, Appellant's supplementary book of authorities | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
| 2001-01-12 | Notice of appearance | Shirley Isobel Boston |
| 2001-01-05 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (oral argument dismissed by Binnie J.) | |
| 2000-12-01 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-01-17 Judgment reserved |
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| 2000-11-22 | Trial court record, (1 small box) | |
| 2000-11-03 | Book of authorities, Vol. I & II, Completed on: 2000-11-03 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 2000-11-03 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2000-11-03 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 2000-10-13 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-10-11 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the respondent's factum, record and book of authorities to Oct. 6, 2000. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-10-11 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-10-06 | Respondent's record, Completed on: 2000-10-06 | Shirley Isobel Boston |
| 2000-10-06 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-10-06 | Shirley Isobel Boston |
| 2000-10-06 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2000-10-06 | Shirley Isobel Boston |
| 2000-10-03 | Response to motion to extend time, (included in motion book), Completed on: 2000-10-03 | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
| 2000-10-03 | Response to motion to extend time, (included in motion book), Completed on: 2000-10-03 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 2000-10-03 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum, record and authorities to Oct. 6, 2000 - book form, Completed on: 2000-10-03 | Shirley Isobel Boston |
| 2000-09-27 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-01-15 | |
| 2000-08-25 | Notice of change of counsel, (appointment of Nicole Tellier and Joanna Radbord) | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 2000-08-09 | Appeal court record, (1 box) | |
| 2000-08-02 | Appellant's record, Completed on: 2000-08-02 | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
| 2000-08-02 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-08-02 | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
| 2000-08-02 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2000-08-02 | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
| 2000-06-29 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 2000-06-29 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by the WOMEN'S LEGAL EDUCATION AND ACTION FUND (LEAF) is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a rota judge following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and intervener(s)(request for oral argument dismissed on Jan. 5/01 by Binnie J.). The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from its factum and oral submissions. Pursuant to Rule 18(6), the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the intervention. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-06-29 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Bi | |
| 2000-06-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2000-06-14 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 2000-04-18 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 2000-04-13 | Notice of appeal, ($500.00, receipt no. 2519), Completed on: 2000-04-13 | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
| 2000-03-17 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2000-03-16 |
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 |
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| 2000-02-14 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD Ba LeB | |
| 2000-02-11 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2000-02-11 | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
| 2000-02-01 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-02-01 | Shirley Isobel Boston |
| 2000-01-17 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2000-01-04 | Application for leave to appeal, (C.A. Order missing - received Jan. 27/00), Completed on: 2000-01-27 | Willis Barclay Frederick Boston |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, Willis Barclay Frederick | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, Shirley Isobel | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Legal Education and Action Fund | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Boston, Willis Barclay Frederick
Counsel
Kingston, Ontario
K7P 2N6
Telephone: (613) 634-4440
FAX: (613) 634-4443
Agent
400 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 594-8000
FAX: (613) 235-7578
Party: Boston, Shirley Isobel
Counsel
P.O. Box 322, Suite 3100
Commerce Court North
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1G2
Telephone: (416) 361-2400
FAX: (416) 361-1560
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: jbeedell@langmichener.ca
Party: Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
Counsel
Joanna Radbord (Epstein Cole)
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1G6
Telephone: (416) 926-9669
FAX: (416) 926-9079
Email: ntellier@interlog.com
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
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Lower court rulings
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
36/98
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Court of Appeal for Ontario
C31974
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Filed documents
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