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28898

Edward J. Nordquist, et al. v. Patricia Gurniak, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2003-11-12 Appeal closed
2003-10-31 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2003-10-30 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 CA026126, dated September 7, 2001, heard on March 12, 2003 is allowed with costs throughout. The judgment of the British Columbia Court of Appeal is set aside. The appellants' liability to the respondents is reduced by the amount of the spousal death benefits and the dependant benefits already received by the respondents under the scheme of the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec.

Allowed, with costs
2003-03-27 Transcript received, 60 pages
2003-03-12 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2003-03-12 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2003-03-12 Hearing of the appeal, 2003-03-12, CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De
Judgment reserved
2003-03-11 Appellant's condensed book Edward J. Nordquist
2003-03-04 Supplemental document, (15 copies of Revised Regulation of the Insurance Motor Vehicle Act with service) Patricia Gurniak
2003-03-03 Correspondence received from, Lang Michener dated 03/03/03 re appearance Edward J. Nordquist
2003-02-26 Notice of appearance, of Patrice Abrioux et al Patricia Gurniak
2003-02-26 Notice of appearance, of Avon Mersey et al Edward J. Nordquist
2003-01-22 Supplemental document, (Bilingual Legislation) Patricia Gurniak
2002-12-23 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2002-12-23 Patricia Gurniak
2002-12-23 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-12-23 Patricia Gurniak
2002-12-23 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2003-01-13
2002-12-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-03-12
Judgment reserved
2002-10-28 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-10-28 Edward J. Nordquist
2002-10-28 Appellant's record, Completed on: 2002-10-28 Edward J. Nordquist
2002-10-28 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-10-28 Edward J. Nordquist
2002-08-06 Notice of deposit for security Edward J. Nordquist
2002-08-06 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2002-08-06 Edward J. Nordquist
2002-06-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: filing timetable / Tentative hearing date (Mar. 12/03)
2002-06-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2002-06-13 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal
Granted
2002-06-03 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Arb
2001-12-12 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2001-12-12 Edward J. Nordquist
2001-12-04 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-12-04 Patricia Gurniak
2001-11-29 Correspondence received from, A. Mersey dated Nov. 27, 2001 (fax copy) re: formal order of C.A. has not been entered yet Edward J. Nordquist
2001-11-21 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
2001-11-05 Application for leave to appeal, (formal order of C.A. received Dec. 12, 2001), Completed on: 2001-12-18 Edward J. Nordquist

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Nordquist, Edward J. Appellant Active
Domo Gasoline Corporation Ltd. Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Patricia Gurniak Respondent Active
Valerie Michelle Ross and Shannon Lee Ross, by their guardian ad Litem, Patricia Gurniak Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Nordquist, Edward J.

Counsel
Names
Avon M. Mersey
Andrew I. Nathanson
Michael Sobkin
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
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

Party: Domo Gasoline Corporation Ltd.

Counsel
Names
Avon M. Mersey
Andrew T. Nathanson
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
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

Party: Patricia Gurniak

Counsel
Names
Patrice Abrioux
David A. Joyce
Contact information
Quinlan Abrioux
1401 - 808 Nelson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 601-3716
FAX: (604) 687-3741
Email: pmabriaoux@qalaw.com
Agent
Name
Carole J. Brown
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com

Party: Valerie Michelle Ross and Shannon Lee Ross, by their guardian ad Litem, Patricia Gurniak

Counsel
Names
Patrice Abrioux
David A. Joyce
Contact information
Quinlan Abrioux
1401 - 808 Nelson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 601-3716
FAX: (604) 687-3741
Email: pmabriaoux@qalaw.com
Agent
Name
Carole J. Brown
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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

May 12, 1997
Supreme Court of British Columbia

B923663

SAAQ benefits to Respondent Patricia Gurniak declared benefits under the Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act; SAAQ benefits to Valerie Michelle and Shannon Lee Ross declared not benefits under the Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act

June 22, 1999
Supreme Court of British Columbia

B923663

Application to reduce liability to Patricia Gurniak by amount of SAAQ benefits dismissed

September 7, 2001
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA026126

Appeals dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13