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Montana Band v. Canada
A-337-02
2002 FCA 331, Pelletier J.A.
11/9/02
5 pp.
Appeal from decision of Case Management Judge dismissing motion to amend appellant Ermineskin Band's pleadings--Various claims brought together for purposes of trial under case management for four years--Two previous amendments to pleadings--Appellant claims Case Management Judge's restrictive interpretation of pleadings make amendments sought seem more substantial than they are --Appeal dismissed--Case Management Judge's order entitled to considerable deference--No error in exercise of discretion--Heavy burden on litigants seeking to overturn interlocutory order by case management judge--Case Management Judge most familiar with details of complex matter--Case management not effective if Court intervenes in other than misuse of judicial discretion: Sawridge Band v. Canada (2001), 283 N.R. 112 (F.C.A.).