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23033

Robert L. Hodgkinson v. David L. Simms & Jerry S. Waldman, carrying on business as Simms & Waldman, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-08-15 Appeal closed
1995-03-14 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1994-11-09 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1994-11-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-11-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-10-03 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-10-03 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-09-30 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So G McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed, the order of the British Columbia Court of Appeal is set aside and the order of the trial judge is restored, with costs throughout, including letter of credit costs to avoid a stay and allow recovery on the trial judgment pending appeal to the Court of Appeal. Sopinka, McLachlin and Major JJ. are dissenting.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1993-12-16 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (97 pages)
1993-12-06 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-12-06, LaF L'HD So G McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1993-12-03 Supplemental document, authorities (Tabs 50-53); 10 copies, with service Robert L. Hodgkinson
1993-11-30 Book of authorities, 10 copies (SUPPLEMENTARY BRIEF OF AUTHORITIES - TABS 47-49) David L. Simms & Jerry S. Waldman, carrying on business as Simms & Waldman
1993-11-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Scott & Aylen; re: Mr. Glenn A. Urquhart and Arthur M. Grant will be counsel at the hearing and will take 1 hour for their submissions
1993-11-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Lerner & Ass. (Toronto, ON) re: letter dated Oct. 28/93 was received.
1993-11-02 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 (JOINT) Robert L. Hodgkinson
1993-11-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Earl A. Cherniak re: suggesting that Mr. Justice Cory not being member of the panel at the hearing of this appeal sent to CJ, Nov. 2/93
1993-09-24 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-12-06
Decision reserved
1993-05-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Glenn A. Urquhart (Singleton Urquhart) to advise the Court that he has no intention to raise a constitutional issue
1993-05-03 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04
1993-05-03 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service David L. Simms & Jerry S. Waldman, carrying on business as Simms & Waldman
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Singleton, Urquhart, Macdonald (Vancouver, BC) re: Rule 32 enclosed
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Walsh & Company (Vancouver, BC) re: Rule 32 enclosed
1993-04-19 Appeal court record, (accordeon)
1993-04-14 Trial court exhibits, 5 boxes
1993-04-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Robert E. Houston, Q.C. to request to have this appeal heard this term if possible
1993-03-08 Appellant's factum, 25 copies, with service Robert L. Hodgkinson
1993-01-06 Certified casebook, vol. I to VIII Robert L. Hodgkinson
1993-01-06 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to VIII Robert L. Hodgkinson
1992-10-14 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1992-10-09 Notice of appeal, With service Robert L. Hodgkinson
1992-10-01 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF So G, The application for leave to appeal is granted
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-10-01 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-10-01, LaF So G
1992-10-01 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-10-01, LaF So G
1992-10-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON)
1992-10-01 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston & Associates (Ottawa,ON)
1992-09-25 General proceeding, memo from Claude Alain Re: letter dated September 22, 1992, of Gregory Walsh (counsel for applicant) and the decision and reasons for judgment of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan in "Jan Thurgood v. Orval Baskerville, et al dated June 25, 1992 distrib
1992-09-23 General proceeding, to note 5 copies of a Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan judgment in "Thurgood v. Baskerville" decided June 25, 1992 Robert L. Hodgkinson
1992-07-27 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So G
1992-06-26 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Robert L. Hodgkinson
1992-06-19 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service David L. Simms & Jerry S. Waldman, carrying on business as Simms & Waldman
1992-06-04 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to June\01\1992, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-06-04 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1992-06-04, to June\01\1992, Co
1992-06-04 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1992-06-04, to June\01\1992, Co
1992-06-03 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, to June 1/92 David L. Simms & Jerry S. Waldman, carrying on business as Simms & Waldman
1992-06-03 Affidavit, to June 1/92; 2 copies; Gregory Walsh Robert L. Hodgkinson
1992-06-03 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to June 1/92; 2 copies Robert L. Hodgkinson
1992-06-01 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1992-06-01 Robert L. Hodgkinson

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Hodgkinson, Robert L. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Simms & Jerry S. Waldman, carrying on business as Simms & Waldman, David L. Respondent Active
Simms & Waldman, a partnership Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Hodgkinson, Robert L.

Counsel
Earl A. Cherniak, Q.C.
Lerner & Associates
2400 - 130 Adelaide St West
Box 95
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3P5
Telephone: (416) 867-3076
FAX: (416) 867-9192
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Simms & Jerry S. Waldman, carrying on business as Simms & Waldman, David L.

Counsel
Glenn A. Urquhart, Q.C.
Singleton Urquhart Scott
1200 - 1125 Howe St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2K8
Telephone: (604) 682-7474
FAX: (604) 682-1283
Agent
James I. Minnes
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Simms & Waldman, a partnership

Counsel
Glenn A. Urquhart, Q.C.
Singleton Urquhart Scott
1200 - 1125 Howe St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2K8
Telephone: (604) 682-7474
FAX: (604) 682-1283
Agent
James I. Minnes
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

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Lower court rulings

May 30, 1989
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C880576

Action allowed; Applicant's claim for damages for breach of fiduciary duty allow

March 16, 1992
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA011048

Appeal allowed; damage award reduced.

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Date modified: 2025-05-13