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Reasons for judgement

  • GR-2097
  • Series
  • 1989

Reasons for judgement of the Honourable Chief Justice Allan McEachern in the case of Delgamuukw, also known as Ken Muldoe, suing on his own behalf and on behalf of all members of the House of Delgamuukw and others vs. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the province of British Columbia and the Attorney General of British Columbia. Case no. 843/1984 (Smithers registry), heard at Vancouver, B.C., July 6-7, 1989.

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Vancouver Courthouse slides

  • GR-3399
  • Series
  • Sep 1979

The series consists of 26 colour slides taken by Gar Lunney for the Vancouver Supreme Court. The slides show the opening of the Vancouver Courthouse in September 1979 including the speakers, the audience and various shots of the building.

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Vancouver Supreme Court Assize Court calendar

  • GR-2811
  • Series
  • 1907-1949

The series consists of a bound volume of Assize Court calendar sheets that date from May 1907 to September 1949. The sheets are for criminal cases heard in the British Columbia Supreme Court at Vancouver, in the Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery and are arranged by month and year. Each sheet lists cases heard that month and include the case number, name of prisoner, charge, date of conviction, date of sentence, plea, verdict and sentence. There are occasional handwritten notes attached. The sheets are certified as correct by the district registrar and signed by the presiding judge.

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Vancouver Supreme Court bankruptcy cause books

  • GR-4174
  • Series
  • 1950-1987

The series consists of cause books from the Vancouver Supreme Court for bankruptcy cases between 1950-1987. Cause books provide the skeletal framework for Supreme Court civil action proceedings. Records vary over time and include the name of the party as well as the bankruptcy date. They may also include the name of the trustee, dates of filling for various documents or proceedings, and dollar amounts.

The records are arranged by file number, which includes the last two digits of the year, and were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court bankruptcy index book

  • GR-2113
  • Series
  • 1920-1961

The series consists of one index book from 1920-1961 for Vancouver Supreme Court bankruptcy case files found within GR-2420 (1920-1948).

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Vancouver Supreme Court bankruptcy indexes

  • GR-4175
  • Series
  • 1950-1963; 1988-1992

The series consists of indexes from 1950-1963 and 1988-1992 for Vancouver Supreme Court bankruptcies. Indexes for 1988-1992 were created by the Vancouver Supreme Court registry as computer-generated printouts that were microfiched and later scanned. Microfiche copies do not include later amendments that are reflected in the scanned versions. Archives staff also have access to an internal index for 1956-1990.

Indexes are arranged alphabetically by name within years and provide case numbers and filing dates. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court case files

  • GR-3946
  • Series
  • 1970-1980; predominantly 1977-1979

The series consists of microfiched Supreme Court case files from the “A,” “B,” “C,” “H” and “X” records series. The majority of the case files date from the period 1977-1979, with some records dating from as early as 1970 and as late as 1980. The original case files were microfiched and destroyed before the final orders could be removed and filed separately; as such, these microfiche represent the only extant copy of the final order.

“A” and “X” series records appear to contain case files relating to legislated statutes, "B” series relates to Motor Vehicle cases, “C” series relates to general civil cases, and “H” series records deal with foreclosures.

The fiche are arranged by series, and then by case number. The case numbers are not arranged in a strict sequential order, but rather are arranged by record series, year, and then by the last two digits of the court file number. For example, all “A” series records from 1978 ending in “00” are grouped together (A780100, A780200, A780300, etc), followed by all the 1978 “A” series records ending in 01, and so on.

If a researcher is missing the file number, this can be located in indexes that are available to staff only. These indexes include both plaintiff and defendant in the same list. Once the file number has been located, this can be used to locate the case file and the order can be copied.

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Vancouver Supreme Court chambers order books

  • GR-1609
  • Series
  • 1918-1976

The series consists of Vancouver Supreme Court Chambers Orders from 1947 to 1976. The orders are indexed and are contained in volumes 78 to 429.

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Vancouver Supreme Court civil cause books and case record cards

  • GR-1608
  • Series
  • 1893-1994

This series consists of cause books and case record cards from the Vancouver Supreme Court for civil cases between 1893 and 1994. Cause books and case records cards provide the skeletal framework for Supreme Court civil action proceedings and may include the names of parties, the dates when proceedings occurred, and can be used to determine a volume and folio number for locating final orders. Cause books were used by the courts until approximately the mid-1970s. They were replaced by case record cards, which were used until the courts turned to digital systems in the 1990s. Cause books and case record cards are also often the only source of information for divorce cases that were dropped and never completed, as no final order would have been granted, and case files would have been destroyed.

The records are arranged by case number, which can be found by using the indexes in GR-1704. Some years, the case numbering sequence was re-set. As such, case numbers within this series have been used repeatedly. Make note of the case number and year when the case started when matching records. The original bound volumes for records 1/1893 to 3300/1961 were destroyed after microfilming; retrieve records using microfilm. The records were scheduled for retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court civil orders

  • GR-2011
  • Series
  • 1944-1976; 1980-2006

The series consists of Vancouver Supreme Court civil orders between 1944-1976 and 1980-2005. Orders dating from April 1944 until December 1945 were microfilmed and the originals destroyed. Between ca. 1980 until 1994, civil orders were separated into different series by the court registry: statutes (“A”), motor vehicle (“B”), general civil (“C”), and foreclosures (“H”). Beginning July 1994, civil orders and judgements were once again combined into a single series of numbered volumes prefixed by the letter “S”.

The records are arranged within volumes by folio number. They were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 51400-25.

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Vancouver Supreme Court criminal Assize Court record books

  • GR-2353
  • Series
  • 1893-1951

Series consists of criminal Assize Court record books created between 1893-1951 by the Vancouver Supreme Court. Under the Assize System, hearings/trials are scheduled to be heard during a 1 or 2 week sitting of the court.

The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court divorce case files

  • GR-2334
  • Series
  • 1945-1949, 1975-1980

The series consists of originals of divorce case files from the years 1945, 1946, 1948-1949, and microfiched divorce case files from 1975 to 1980. Typical divorce case files can contain affidavits, petitions, correspondence and other records relating to the case.

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Vancouver Supreme Court divorce cause books and case record cards

  • GR-3737
  • Series
  • 1946-1994

The series consists of cause books and case record cards for divorces in the Vancouver Supreme Court between 1946 and 1994. Cause books and case records cards can be used to determine a volume and folio number, which can then be used to obtain a copy of the final divorce order. Cause books and case record cards are also often the only source of information for divorce cases that were dropped and never completed, as no final order would have been granted, and case files would have been destroyed.

Cause books were used by the courts until approximately the mid-1970s. They were replaced by case record cards, which were used until the courts turned to digital systems in the 1990s. Cause books are arranged chronologically, and case record cards are arranged by case number. Cause book and case record card entries typically include the date of filing, the date and place of marriage, the names of the parties and their solicitors, and an account of the case proceedings. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court divorce indexes

  • GR-1586
  • Series
  • 1893-1994

The series consists of indexes for divorces at the Vancouver Supreme Court between 1893 and 1994. Entries may provide a case number, which can be used to locate an associated record within a cause book or case record card. Entries may also provide a volume and folio number, which can be used to obtain a copy of the final divorce order.

Over time, index entries vary and may be searchable by only the name of the plaintiff or by either the name of the plaintiff or the defendant. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court divorce orders and judgments

  • GR-3260
  • Series
  • 1969-1989

The series consists of divorce orders and judgements from the Vancouver Supreme Court from 1969 to 1989. They are divided into 3 sub-series: decrees nisi, 1980-1989; decrees absolute, 1969-1977 and 1980-1989; and other divorce orders 1980-1989. For decrees nisi 1969-1975 see GR-3155, for other divorce orders before 1977 see GR-2011 and GR-2012. Decrees and orders issued 1977-1979 for cases opened prior to 1977 no longer exist with the exception of copies of decrees absolute which can be found in GR-3255. Decrees and orders issued 1977-1979 for actions started 1977-1979 can be found in the case files (83-0458-3658 to 3665).

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Vancouver Supreme Court index to case files

  • GR-3772
  • Series
  • Microfilmed [1993?] (originally created 1987-1988)

Index to Family Relations Act case files and interim rules. Indexed alphabetically by surname of defendant and plaintiff. 1988 index includes index of alias cross references.

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Vancouver Supreme Court indexes to case files

  • GR-4147
  • Series
  • 1988-1992

The series consists of indexes to Vancouver Supreme Court case files between 1988 and 1992. Entries provide plaintiff and defendant names, filing date, and a case number, which can be used to located associated orders found in GR-2011. Between ca. 1980 until 1994, civil case files were separated into different series by the court registry. Indexes include the following series: statutes (“A/J”), motor vehicle (“B”), general civil (“C”), and foreclosures (“H”). Case numbers each begin with the letter of their corresponding series.

Indexes are arranged by year and into two series groupings: “A” and “J” cases or “B”, “C”, and “H” cases. For 1988 and 1989, they are then separated into alphabetical plaintiff, defendant, and alias/cross-reference lists. Beginning in 1990, the lists are combined into a single list that can be searched using plaintiff, defendant, or alias/cross-reference. Original textual records were likely destroyed after microfilming; retrieve records using microfiche. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 53200-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court indexes to cause books and case record cards

  • GR-1704
  • Series
  • 1893-1994

This series consists of indexes from 1893 to 1994 for Vancouver Supreme Court civil cause books and case record cards found within GR-1608 (1893-1975, 1986-1994). Indexes were created by the Vancouver Supreme Court registry.

Over time, index entries vary and may be searchable by type of case, by only the name of the plaintiff, or by either the name of the plaintiff or the defendant. Records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 51400-25.

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Vancouver Supreme Court judgements

  • GR-1570
  • Series
  • 1893-1947

This series contains Vancouver Supreme Court judgements.

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Vancouver Supreme Court letters of administration

  • GR-2102
  • Series
  • 1893-1989

This series consists of letters of administration for the Supreme Court of Vancouver from 1893-1989 (form C).

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Vancouver Supreme Court orders

  • GR-1507
  • Series
  • 1899-1944

This series contains Vancouver Supreme Court Orders in 113 volumes.

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Vancouver Supreme Court probate/estate files

  • GR-2991
  • Series
  • 1966-1999

Series consists of Vancouver Supreme Court probate/estate files for 1966-1999.

Records are arranged by file number (i.e., P-93200 to 227369). Dates in file list are filing date, not the date of death. For records on microfilm, original textual records were destroyed after microfilming. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 51460-20.

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Vancouver Supreme Court transcript of wills

  • GR-2110
  • Series
  • 1890-1901

Series consists of one transcript of wills probated at the Vancouver Court Registry (1890-1901).

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Vancouver Supreme Court wills

  • GR-3672
  • Series
  • 1986-1999

The series consists of original copies of wills that were probated in the Vancouver registry. The wills were removed from the original probate files and refiled in a separate accession by registry staff. The records are arranged by probate number, an index to which can be found in GR-2991 and with Archives staff.

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