Pelican Lake Band Appeal Board v. Abbott
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Pelican Lake Band Appeal Board v. Abbott Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2004-11-09 Neutral citation 2004 FCA 379 File numbers A-198-03 Decision Content Date: 20041109 Docket: A-198-03 Citation: 2004 FCA 379 CORAM: DESJARDINS J.A. EVANS J.A. PELLETIER J.A. BETWEEN: THE PELICAN LAKE BAND APPEAL BOARD (hereinafter "the Board") Appellant and HARVEY ABBOTT, EDWARD BILL & JIMMY BILL Respondents Heard at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on November 9, 2004. Judgment delivered from the Bench at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on November 9, 2004. REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT BY: DESJARDINS J.A. Date: 20041109 Docket: A-198-03 Citation: 2004 FCA 379 CORAM: DESJARDINS J.A. EVANS J.A. PELLETIER J.A. BETWEEN: THE PELICAN LAKE BAND APPEAL BOARD (hereinafter "the Board") Appellant and HARVEY ABBOTT, EDWARD BILL & JIMMY BILL Respondents REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT (Delivered from the Bench at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on November 9, 2004) DESJARDINS J.A. [1] We understand from the appellant that this matter is now moot, considering that the validity of the 2001 band council election is no more at issue since the 3-year term of office of the band council has now expired, and that another band council election has been held on March 5, 2004. To pursue the present appeal would serve no useful purpose. [2] This appeal will therefore be dismissed for mootness. There shall be no costs. (s) "Alice Desjardins" J.A. FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF REC…
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Pelican Lake Band Appeal Board v. Abbott Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2004-11-09 Neutral citation 2004 FCA 379 File numbers A-198-03 Decision Content Date: 20041109 Docket: A-198-03 Citation: 2004 FCA 379 CORAM: DESJARDINS J.A. EVANS J.A. PELLETIER J.A. BETWEEN: THE PELICAN LAKE BAND APPEAL BOARD (hereinafter "the Board") Appellant and HARVEY ABBOTT, EDWARD BILL & JIMMY BILL Respondents Heard at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on November 9, 2004. Judgment delivered from the Bench at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on November 9, 2004. REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT BY: DESJARDINS J.A. Date: 20041109 Docket: A-198-03 Citation: 2004 FCA 379 CORAM: DESJARDINS J.A. EVANS J.A. PELLETIER J.A. BETWEEN: THE PELICAN LAKE BAND APPEAL BOARD (hereinafter "the Board") Appellant and HARVEY ABBOTT, EDWARD BILL & JIMMY BILL Respondents REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT (Delivered from the Bench at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on November 9, 2004) DESJARDINS J.A. [1] We understand from the appellant that this matter is now moot, considering that the validity of the 2001 band council election is no more at issue since the 3-year term of office of the band council has now expired, and that another band council election has been held on March 5, 2004. To pursue the present appeal would serve no useful purpose. [2] This appeal will therefore be dismissed for mootness. There shall be no costs. (s) "Alice Desjardins" J.A. FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD DOCKET: A-198-03 STYLE OF CAUSE: THE PELICAN LAKE BAND APPEAL BOARD ET AL v. HARVEY ABBOTT ET AL PLACE OF HEARING: SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN DATE OF HEARING: NOVEMBER 9, 2004 REASONS FOR JUDGMENT : DESJARDINS, J.A. CONCURRED IN BY: EVANS, J.A. PELLETIER, J.A. DATED: NOVEMBER 9, 2004 APPEARANCES: Mr. Anil Pandial FOR THE APPELLANT No one appearing FOR THE RESPONDENTS SOLICITORS OF RECORD: Pandial & Co. Prince Albert Saskatchewan FOR THE APPELLANT Harvey Abbott, Edward Bill & Jimmy Bill FOR THE RESPONDENTS Meadow Lake Saskatchewan
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