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28540

American International Assurance Life Company Ltd., et al. v. Dorothy Martin

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
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
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
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
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
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
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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
American International Assurance Life Company Ltd. Appellant Active
American Life Insurance Company Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Martin, Dorothy Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: American International Assurance Life Company Ltd.

Counsel
Names
Peter Griffin
Nina Bombier
David Norwood
Contact information
Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin
Suite 2600
130 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 865-9500
FAX: (416) 865-9010
Agent
Name
Brian C. Elkin
Contact information
Lavery Montreal
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
Names
Peter Griffin
Nina Bombier
Contact information
Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin
Suite 2600
130 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 865-9500
FAX: (416) 865-9010
Agent
Name
Brian C. Elkin
Contact information
Lavery Montreal
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
Names
David A. Critchley
Robert B. Kearl
Contact information
Cherrington Easingwood Kearl Critchley Wenner
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
Name
Jeffrey W. Beedell
Contact information
Lang Michener
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

June 10, 1999
Supreme Court of British Columbia

S043092

Respondent's action that she be entitled to payment of an accidental death benefit dismissed

February 23, 2001
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA026011

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13