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Sourani v. Canada

A-177-97

2001 FCA 185, Malone J.A.

4/6/01

3 pp.

Appeal from Tax Court of Canada decision--Previous appeal in same case allowed on basis of absence of procedural fairness in proceedings leading to February 4, 1997 TCC judgment--Present appeal should also be allowed--Appellant arguing counsel acting for him in T.C.C. proceedings did so without authority--Authorized filing of notice of appeal--Appellant's counsel had authority to sign agreements dated April 28, 1998, May 25, 1995--Appellant accordingly bound by agreements--Authority of lawyer to enter into them not issue for redetermination by T.C.C.--Appeal "Investment Club" appeal.

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