Stony Mountain Institution v. Howard

[1987] 2 SCR 687 Court SCC Decision date 1987-12-09 Docket 19327 English

PartiesThe Attorney General of Canada Appellant·Glen Howard Respondent

Judges Dickson, Robert George Brian; Beetz, Jean; Estey, Willard Zebedee; McIntyre, William Rogers; Lamer, Antonio; Wilson, Bertha; Le Dain, Gerald Eric; La Forest, Gérard V.; L'Heureux-Dubé, Claire

Decision 8–1 Majority (8) · Dickson C.J. (1)

On appeal from Federal Court of Appeal

Subjects Appeal

Contents

Majority

The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by

Dickson C.J.

1. The Chief Justice‑‑This appeal is moot by reason of three factors, two of which arose after leave to appeal was granted. The cumulative effect of these factors is such that the Court in its discretion quashes the appeal.

Judgment accordingly.

Solicitor for the appellant: Frank Iacobucci, Ottawa.

Solicitor for the respondent: Judy Elliott, Winnipeg.