Giesbrecht v. Prpick

CourtCourt of Appeal (Alberta)
JudgeHawkes
Citation2024 ABCA 187
Docket Number2401-0042AC
Date03 June 2024

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5 practice notes
  • Cabin Ridge Project Limited v. Alberta
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • March 25, 2025
    ...Google Inc v Equustek Solutions Inc, 2017 SCC 34 at para 25; Piikani Nation v McMullen, 2020 ABCA 183 at para 15; Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187 at para [13] Because the application relates to an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, the serious question assessment is no......
  • Lavoie v. Lukiw
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • January 20, 2025
    ...may still be granted where the evidence establishes exceptional circumstances even when the test has not been met: Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187, para [14] Whether there is a serious question to be determined on appeal is a low threshold: RJR-MacDonald, 337. It is met where an appeal i......
  • Barrette v. Wevers
    • Canada
    • Court of King's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
    • October 6, 2025
    ...Ms. Prpick as an SRL in Debut Developments Incorporated v the Town of Redcliff, 2022 ABKB 809 at paras 4-24 & Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187 at paras 6-8. As shown by the number of reported decisions both in this Court and the Court of Appeal, Ms. Prpick is an experienced SRL on b......
  • Dow Chemical Canada ULC v. NOVA Chemicals Corporation
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • February 23, 2026
    ...to liquidate assets to pay, can also be compensated with money and will not necessarily constitute irreparable harm: Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187 at para 21 [Prpick]. [11] Other sequelae may contribute to a finding of irreparable harm. Examples may include interference with a going co......
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  • Cabin Ridge Project Limited v. Alberta
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • March 25, 2025
    ...Google Inc v Equustek Solutions Inc, 2017 SCC 34 at para 25; Piikani Nation v McMullen, 2020 ABCA 183 at para 15; Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187 at para [13] Because the application relates to an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, the serious question assessment is no......
  • Lavoie v. Lukiw
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • January 20, 2025
    ...may still be granted where the evidence establishes exceptional circumstances even when the test has not been met: Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187, para [14] Whether there is a serious question to be determined on appeal is a low threshold: RJR-MacDonald, 337. It is met where an appeal i......
  • Dow Chemical Canada ULC v. NOVA Chemicals Corporation
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • February 23, 2026
    ...to liquidate assets to pay, can also be compensated with money and will not necessarily constitute irreparable harm: Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187 at para 21 [Prpick]. [11] Other sequelae may contribute to a finding of irreparable harm. Examples may include interference with a going co......
  • Barrette v. Wevers
    • Canada
    • Court of King's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
    • October 6, 2025
    ...Ms. Prpick as an SRL in Debut Developments Incorporated v the Town of Redcliff, 2022 ABKB 809 at paras 4-24 & Giesbrecht v Prpick, 2024 ABCA 187 at paras 6-8. As shown by the number of reported decisions both in this Court and the Court of Appeal, Ms. Prpick is an experienced SRL on b......
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