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Hunter Engineering Company Inc., et al. v. Syncrude Canada Ltd., et al.

(British Columbia) (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)
1990-09-06 Appeal closed
1989-04-17 General proceeding, to note records returned to Mrs. J.L. Jordan Registrar of the Court of Appeal of B.C.
1989-04-10 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
1989-03-30 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1989-03-30 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Honeywell & Weatherspoon (Ottawa ON)
1989-03-30 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling & Henderson (Ottawa ON)
1989-03-23 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ E McI W LeD LaF L'HD, The Chief Justice: The judgment of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia is set aside. The appeal of Hunter U.S. fails and is dismissed with costs. The appeal from that part of the judgment of the Court of Appeal which imposed liability on Allis-Chalmers Canada Limited is allowed with costs here and below, payable by Syncrude. The cross-appeal of Syncrude is allowed with costs here and below, Wilson and L'Heureux-Dubé JJ. dissenting. Estey and Le Dain JJ. took no part in the judgment.
Dismissed, with costs
1988-02-25 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-02-25, (Appeal heard Feb 25th and 26th), CJ E McI W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1988-02-15 Appellant's factum, (21 copies) Allis-Chalmers Canada Limited
1988-01-14 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-02-25
Decision reserved
1987-08-14 Respondent's factum, (20 copies plus original), with service Syncrude Canada Ltd.
1987-05-21 Appellant's factum, (21 copies), with service Allis-Chalmers Canada Limited
1987-05-08 Notice of hearing, With service Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1987-04-21 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1987-10-01
1987-04-21 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-04-21 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-04-21, Reg
1987-04-21 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-04-21, Reg
1987-04-21 Response to motion to expedite the appeal Syncrude Canada Ltd.
1987-04-16 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1987-04-14 Appellant's factum, (1 copy), with service Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1987-04-13 Appeal court record
1987-04-13 Trial court record
1987-04-13 Appellant's factum, (20 copies) Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1986-10-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Russel, Du Moulin requesting certified copy of order.
1986-09-22 Certified casebook Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1986-09-22 Case on appeal, (21 copies) vols. 1 to 15 plus index Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1986-07-18 Order granting leave to appeal
1986-07-10 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1986-06-05 $30.00 filing fee, issued receipt #9442 Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1986-06-05 $500 security deposit paid, Bank certificate #1455 Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1986-06-05 Notice of appeal, With service Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1986-05-22 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, (judgment amended June 3/1986 to read cross appeal), CJ McI W
Granted, with costs in the cause
1986-03-17 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-03-17, CJ McI W
Decision reserved
1986-03-17 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-03-17, CJ McI W
Decision reserved
1986-03-12 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (5 copies) Syncrude Canada Ltd.
1986-02-27 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (5 copies) and leave to appeal only if applicant is granted leave to appeal Syncrude Canada Ltd.
1986-02-26 Application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, Completed on: 1986-02-26 Hunter Engineering Company Inc.
1986-02-05 General proceeding, to note 1 copy of appeal book (54 vols.) and 6 transcripts, with service Hunter Engineering Company Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Hunter Engineering Company Inc. Applicant Active
Hunter Engineering Co. Inc., carrying on business as Hunter Machinery Canada Ltd. Applicant Active
Integrated Metal Systems Canada Ltd., formerly known as Hunter Machinery Canada Ltd. Applicant Active
Allis-Chalmers Canada Limited Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Syncrude Canada Ltd. Respondent Active
Canada - Cities Service Ltd. Respondent Active
Gulf Canada Resources Inc. Respondent Active
Pan-Canadian Petroleum Limited Respondent Active
Her Majesty the Queen In Right of Alberta Respondent Active
Alberta Energy Company Ltd. Respondent Active
Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Limited Respondent Active
Petrofina Canada Ltd. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Hunter Engineering Company Inc.

Counsel
Names
Robert J. McDonell
Jack Giles, Q.C.
Contact information
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
2600 - 700 Georgia Street West
Box 10026
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9371
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Hunter Engineering Co. Inc., carrying on business as Hunter Machinery Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Robert J. McDonell
Contact information
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
2600 - 700 Georgia Street West
Box 10026
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9371
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Integrated Metal Systems Canada Ltd., formerly known as Hunter Machinery Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Robert J. McDonell
Contact information
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
2600 - 700 Georgia Street West
Box 10026
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9371
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Allis-Chalmers Canada Limited

Counsel
Name
D.M.M. Goldie, Q.C.
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Syncrude Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Names
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Barry Kirham
Harry Kirham
McAlister
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
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: Canada - Cities Service Ltd.

Counsel
Name
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
Agent
Name
J.M. Canapini
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Gulf Canada Resources Inc.

Counsel
Name
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
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: Pan-Canadian Petroleum Limited

Counsel
Name
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
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: Her Majesty the Queen In Right of Alberta

Counsel
Name
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
Agent
Name
J.M. Canapini
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Alberta Energy Company Ltd.

Counsel
Name
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
Agent
Name
John M. Connolly
Contact information
Lang, Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Limited

Counsel
Name
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
Agent
Name
John M. Connolly
Contact information
Lang, Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Petrofina Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Name
D. Barry Kirkham, Q.C.
Contact information
Owen Bird Law Corporation
2900 - 595 Burrard St
PO Box 49130
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
Telephone: (604) 691-7506
FAX: (608) 632-4433
Email: dbk@owenbird.com
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

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Lower court rulings

July 25, 1984
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C810346

Respondent's action allowed in part - Counterclaim dismissed

December 23, 1985
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA002785 or CA002821

Respondent's appeal allowed in part (seefile)

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13