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28540
American International Assurance Life Company Ltd., et al. v. Dorothy Martin
(British Columbia) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-23 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2003-03-31 | Appeal closed | |
| 2003-03-24 | Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2003-03-21 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA026011, dated February 23, 2001, heard on October 28, 2002 is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2002-11-08 | Correspondence received from, David A. Critchley (by fax) dated Nov. 8/02 consenting that Mr. Griffin's letter be brought to the attention of the Court (sent to the Court on Nov. 15/02) | Dorothy Martin |
| 2002-11-08 | Correspondence received from, Peter H. Griffin dated Nov. 4/02 including an excerpt of a paragraph that is not before the Court as an admitted fact and asking to bring this letter to the attention of the Court (sent to the Court on Nov. 15/02) | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2002-11-07 | Transcript received | |
| 2002-10-28 | Respondent's condensed book | Dorothy Martin |
| 2002-10-28 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2002-10-28 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2002-10-28 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2002-10-28, (V059), CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De Judgment reserved |
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| 2002-10-25 | Correspondence received from, Jeffrey W. Beedell (by fax) dated Oct. 25/02 re concern about second supplementary book of authorities filed Oct. 25/02 | Dorothy Martin |
| 2002-10-25 | Appellant's book of authorities, (SUPPLEMENTARY), Completed on: 2002-10-25 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2002-10-22 | Appellant's book of authorities, (SUPPLEMENTARY), Completed on: 2002-10-22 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2002-10-21 | Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), from Jeffrey Beedell, dated Oct. 21, 2002 (fax copy). | Dorothy Martin |
| 2002-09-11 | Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), from N. Bombier dated Sept. 11, 2002 (fax copy). | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2002-09-09 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2002-10-28 Judgment reserved |
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| 2002-04-25 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-04-25 | Dorothy Martin |
| 2002-04-25 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2002-04-25 | Dorothy Martin |
| 2002-04-25 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2002-09-30 | |
| 2002-02-28 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-02-28 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2002-02-28 | Appellant's record, Completed on: 2002-02-28 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2002-02-28 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-02-28 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2001-11-09 | Correspondence received from, Lang, Michener dated Nov. 9, 2001 (fax copy) re: acts as agent for the Respondent | Dorothy Martin |
| 2001-11-07 | Appeal court record, (1 envoloppe) | |
| 2001-11-01 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 2001-10-31 | Notice of deposit for security | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2001-10-31 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2001-10-31 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2001-10-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: filing timetable / tentative hearing date | |
| 2001-10-05 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2001-10-04 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-08-13 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Ba | |
| 2001-06-08 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2001-06-08 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the applicant's reply to June 6, 2001. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-06-08 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2001-06-06 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2001-06-06 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2001-06-05 | Motion to extend time, to file the applicant's reply to June 6/01 (bookform), Completed on: 2001-06-07 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2001-06-05 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2001-05-23 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-05-23 | Dorothy Martin |
| 2001-04-24 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-04-24 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
| 2001-04-23 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-05-23 | American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. | Appellant | Active |
| American Life Insurance Company | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martin, Dorothy | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: American International Assurance Life Company Ltd.
Counsel
Nina Bombier
David Norwood
Suite 2600
130 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 865-9500
FAX: (416) 865-9010
Agent
1810 - 360 Albert St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X7
Telephone: (613) 594-4936
FAX: (613) 594-8783
Email: belkin@lavery.qc.ca
Party: American Life Insurance Company
Counsel
Nina Bombier
Suite 2600
130 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 865-9500
FAX: (416) 865-9010
Agent
1810 - 360 Albert St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X7
Telephone: (613) 594-4936
FAX: (613) 594-8783
Email: belkin@lavery.qc.ca
Party: Martin, Dorothy
Counsel
Robert B. Kearl
9067 Church Street
P.O. Box 580, Stn. Fort Langley
Fort Langley, British Columbia
V1M 2R9
Telephone: (604) 888-5811
FAX: (604) 888-6565
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: jbeedell@langmichener.ca
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S043092
Respondent's action that she be entitled to payment of an accidental death benefit dismissed
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA026011
Appeal allowed
Filed documents
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