R. v. Vanderveen (J.), [2002] B.C.T.C. 236 (SC)

• Judge: Joyce, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada)
• Case Date: January 16, 2002
• Jurisdiction: British Columbia
• Citations: [2002] B.C.T.C. 236 (SC);2002 BCSC 236

R. v. Vanderveen (J.), [2002] B.C.T.C. 236 (SC)

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Temp. Cite: [2002] B.C.T.C. TBEd. MR.060

Her Majesty the Queen v. James Vanderveen and Linda Mae Vanderveen

(41167-2; 2002 BCSC 236)

Indexed As: R. v. Vanderveen (J.)

British Columbia Supreme Court

Chilliwack

Joyce, J.

February 15, 2002.

Summary:

This headnote contains no summary.

Criminal Law - Topic 2001

Fraudulent transactions - Fraud - What constitutes fraud - See paragraphs 58 to 71.

Criminal Law - Topic 2005

Fraudulent transactions - Fraud - Elements of fraud - See paragraphs 5 to 6.

Cases Noticed:

R. v. Théroux (R.), [1993] 2 S.C.R. 5; 151 N.R. 104; 54 Q.A.C. 184; 79 C.C.C.(3d) 449; 19 C.R.(4th) 194; 100 D.L.R.(4th) 624, refd to. [para. 6].

R. v. Parisé (A.M.), [1996] 3 S.C.R. 408; 202 N.R. 389; 179 N.B.R.(2d) 398; 455 A.P.R. 398; 111 C.C.C.(3d) 34, refd to. [para. 65].

Statutes Noticed:

Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, sect. 380(1)(a) [para. 5].

Counsel:

Brian McKinley, for the Crown;

Philip Derksen, for Linda Mae Vanderveen;

David H. Silverman, for James Vanderveen.

This case was heard on October 22-25, 2001 and January 16, 2002, before Joyce, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on February 15, 2002.

Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.