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19805

Gerald Joseph Pion v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-04-09 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Vancouver,BC)
1990-04-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-04-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-07-18 General proceeding, Court of Appeal record returned to Registrar (Vict., B.C.)
1989-06-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling & Henderson (Ott., Ont.)
1989-06-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson, Chadwick & Ritchie (Ott., Ont.)
1989-06-22 Judgment on the appeal rendered, E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD, The appeals are dismissed, Lamer and Wilson JJ. dissenting. Estey and Le Dain JJ. took no part in the judgment.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1988-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Nov 28/88 (Re: Additional authorities)
1988-03-28 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-03-28, E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1988-03-16 Book of authorities, , 3 copies of vols. 1 to 4 Gerald Joseph Pion
1988-03-15 Book of authorities, , 7 copies of vols. 1 to 4 Gerald Joseph Pion
1988-03-14 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1988-03-14 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, W
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-03-14 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1988-03-14, W
1988-03-14 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1988-03-14, W
1988-03-11 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum Gerald Joseph Pion
1988-03-10 Affidavit Her Majesty the Queen
1988-03-10 Motion to file a lengthy factum, With service Her Majesty the Queen
1988-02-23 Trial court record
1988-02-23 Appeal court record
1987-09-28 Notice of hearing, With service Gerald Joseph Pion
1987-09-17 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-03-28
Decision reserved
1987-09-17 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1987-10-01
1987-07-31 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies Gerald Joseph Pion
1987-01-12 Certified casebook Gerald Joseph Pion
1987-01-12 Case on appeal, , 20 copies of vols. 1 to 4 Gerald Joseph Pion
1986-11-19 General proceeding, to note consent of both parties to joint hearing of the appeal.
1986-11-19 Agreement as to contents of case Her Majesty the Queen
1986-05-06 Notice of appeal, With service Gerald Joseph Pion
1986-03-17 Notice of appeal Gerald Joseph Pion

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Pion, Gerald Joseph Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Pion, Gerald Joseph

Counsel
Donald J. Sorochan, Q.C.
Swinton & Company
1000 - 840 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M1
Telephone: (604) 687-2242
FAX: (604) 643-1200
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Alexander Budlovsky
Colin Sweeney
Attorney General of British Columbia
6th Floor
865 Hornby
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
FAX: (604) 660-1142
Email: alexander.budlovsky@gov.bc.ca
Agent
Charles Kent
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

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Lower court rulings

February 21, 1986
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA003659

Appeal allowed

Memorandums of argument on application for leave to appeal

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Date modified: 2025-05-13