Claire Louise Butler (applicant/appellant) v. Norman Graham Snelgrove (respondent) (14/89) Indexed As: Butler v. Snelgrove 2020 NLCA 29 6 C.A.N.L.R. 1 Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador Welsh, Hoegg and O’Brien JJ.A. August 28, 2020 Held: Application granted. A full transcript is required for the hearing of the appeal. This is the responsibility of the applicant (paragraph 1). Ms. Butler is permitted to have a person assist her during the hearing of the appeal, without such a person having the right to make submissions (paragraph 2). Hearing date may be requested by Ms.

Butler once the transcript is filed (paragraph 3). Rules considered: Court of Appeal Rules, NLR 38/16, rule 22 Counsel: Appearing on her own behalf, the appellant; Appearing on his own behalf, the respondent. This application was heard on June 23, 2020 before Welsh, Hoegg and O’Brien JJ.A. The following memorandum of disposition was filed on August 28, 2020 by the Court. ______________________________________________________________ The Court: [ 1 ] As a result of the hearing on June 23, 2020, it is apparent that a full transcript will be required for purposes of hearing the appeal.

This is the responsibility of the appellant, Ms. Butler. The panel is satisfied that a partial transcript will not be sufficient in the circumstances. [ 2 ] Ms. Butler’s application under rule 22 of the Court of Appeal Rules to have the assistance of Mr. Parkinson during the hearing of the appeal is granted. While not consenting to the request, Mr. Snelgrove did not object. In accordance with rule 22(2)(b), Mr. Parkinson will be permitted “to sit with [Ms.

Butler] ... for the purpose of providing assistance, advice and support during the proceeding.” He will not be permitted to make submissions. [ 3 ] After the transcript has been filed, Ms. Butler may make a request to have a hearing date set. Application granted.