Date: 20030204
Docket: A-186-02
Neutral citation: 2003 FCA 61
CORAM: ROTHSTEIN, J.A.
BETWEEN:
THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
Appellant
- and -
THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
OF CANADA
Respondent
Heard at Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday, February 4, 2003.
Judgment delivered from the Bench at Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday, February 4, 2003.
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT BY: ROTHSTEIN, J.A.
CONCURRED IN BY: EVANS, J.A.
MALONE, J.A.
Date: 20030204
Docket: A-186-02
Neutral citation: 2003 FCA 61
CORAM: ROTHSTEIN, J.A.
BETWEEN:
THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
Appellant
- and -
THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
OF CANADA
Respondent
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
(Delivered from the Bench at Edmonton, Alberta,
on February 4, 2003.
[1] In spite of the Appellant's argument, we have not been persuaded that Gibson, J. erred in exercising his discretion to dismiss the Appellant's action for delay. The appeal will be dismissed with costs of $3,500.00 payable to the Respondent inclusive of disbursements.
"Marshall Rothstein"
J.A.
FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD
DOCKET: A-186-02
STYLE OF CAUSE: THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA v. THE SOCIETY
OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF CANADA
PLACE OF HEARING: EDMONTON, ALBERTA
DATE OF HEARING: FEBRUARY 4, 2002
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT BY ROTHSTEIN, J.A.
CONCURRED IN BY: EVANS, J.A.
MALONE, J.A.
DATED: FEBRUARY 4, 2002
APPEARANCES:
Dale A. Strebchuk FOR THE APPELLANT
Stéphane Caron FOR THE RESPONDENT
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
Peterson Krochak FOR THE APPELLANT
Barristers & Solicitors
Edmonton, Alberta
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP FOR THE RESPONDENT
Barristers & Solicitors
Ottawa, Ontario