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Inquest lawyers: Don Cosway, left, and Robert Stewart were among those who summed up evidence at the Lillian Hess inquest yesterday.
Inquest lawyers: Don Cosway, left, and Robert Stewart were among those who summed up evidence at the Lillian Hess inquest yesterday.

Inquest lawyers: Don Cosway, left, and Robert Stewart were among those who summed up evidence at the Lillian Hess inquest yesterday.

Date1/13/1980
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Inquest lawyers: Don Cosway, left, and Robert Stewart were among those who summed up evidence at the Lillian Hess inquest yesterday.
Inquest lawyers: Don Cosway, left, and Robert Stewart were among those who summed up evidence at the Lillian Hess inquest yesterday.
6/23/1980
Michael Slan: Lawyer said 83-year-old Lillian Hess couldn't manage on $60 a week but alderman wouldn't help free her capital.
Michael Slan: Lawyer said 83-year-old Lillian Hess couldn't manage on $60 a week but alderman wouldn't help free her capital.
6/24/1980
Wardle Arrives: Toronto Alderman Thomas Wardle, a witness in a coroner's inquest into the malnutrition death of Lillian Hess, a 79-year-old spinster, arrives to testify today
Wardle Arrives: Toronto Alderman Thomas Wardle, a witness in a coroner's inquest into the malnutrition death of Lillian Hess, a 79-year-old spinster, arrives to testify today
7/9/1980
In the inquest into a March rooming house fir ein which five persons were killed, testimony was heard from (left to right) Philip Roth, president of one of five companies that owned the houses, Joseph Kosoy, who got the rent from them, and Gerry Goldenberg, who did the leasing and never was in either house
In the inquest into a March rooming house fir ein which five persons were killed, testimony was heard from (left to right) Philip Roth, president of one of five companies that owned the houses, Joseph Kosoy, who got the rent from them, and Gerry Goldenberg, who did the leasing and never was in either house
6/4/1974
First-hand look: An inquest jury, coroner and six lawyers watch a cherry picker demonstration at the fire department training centre yesterday
First-hand look: An inquest jury, coroner and six lawyers watch a cherry picker demonstration at the fire department training centre yesterday
11/22/1989
Inquest lawyers: Crown Attorney Sandra Kingston may face black group lawyer Peter Rosenthal
Inquest lawyers: Crown Attorney Sandra Kingston may face black group lawyer Peter Rosenthal
8/24/1992
The inquest into the death of jockey Dan Beckon was adjourned today because lawyer John Sopinka, representing Beckon's widow, withdrew form the case
The inquest into the death of jockey Dan Beckon was adjourned today because lawyer John Sopinka, representing Beckon's widow, withdrew form the case
5/24/1988
Witness: Vern Eagles, a 69-year-old former convict, was to accompany Melvin Glenn Stanton whenever he left Toronto halfway house, Eagles told an inquest yesterday.
Witness: Vern Eagles, a 69-year-old former convict, was to accompany Melvin Glenn Stanton whenever he left Toronto halfway house, Eagles told an inquest yesterday.
11/22/1988
A Roomer at 314 Dundas St. West, prospector John Dowler sits on his bed in the room next door to the one in which 77-year-old Gig Yun died in a fire on Oct. 4. Toronto fire department platoon chief John Rider told a coroner's inquest conditions in that home were atrocious.
A Roomer at 314 Dundas St. West, prospector John Dowler sits on his bed in the room next door to the one in which 77-year-old Gig Yun died in a fire on Oct. 4. Toronto fire department platoon chief John Rider told a coroner's inquest conditions in that home were atrocious.
11/3/1972
Bravery noted: OPP Constable Mark Meers, left, student Kimberly MacKenzie and pharmacist Ian Reynold Stewart were among 19 people honored for valor by the Ontario Provincial Police
Bravery noted: OPP Constable Mark Meers, left, student Kimberly MacKenzie and pharmacist Ian Reynold Stewart were among 19 people honored for valor by the Ontario Provincial Police
10/15/1987
Weather witness: Dave Murdoch, seated, is a forensic climatologist - a weatherman who often testifies in court proceedings and inquests
Weather witness: Dave Murdoch, seated, is a forensic climatologist - a weatherman who often testifies in court proceedings and inquests
1/15/1987
Bob McGee, deputy crown attorney for Toronto is responsible for special seven-man squad of lawyers who handle the largest number of rape cases in Metro
Bob McGee, deputy crown attorney for Toronto is responsible for special seven-man squad of lawyers who handle the largest number of rape cases in Metro
12/29/1977