Sim v Sampson [2015] FCA 1145

Sim v Sampson [2015] FCA 1145

The applicant failed to provide a proper explanation for the delay in seeking extension of time to appeal and did not raise any arguable grounds of appeal; in light of the interests of creditors and ongoing increase in debt, the Court refused to grant a stay of execution of the writ of possession.

Parties
Applicant: Andrew Ian Sim; Respondent: David Henry Sampson
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Application for Stay and Extension of Time to Appeal / Hearing and Determination of Application
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time to Appeal, Stay of Execution, Writ of Possession
Bankruptcy Extension of Time to Appeal Stay of Execution Writ of Possession

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Parties

Andrew Ian Sim

Applicant

David Henry Sampson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Stay and Extension of Time to Appeal / Hearing and Determination of Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is proper explanation of delay in seeking extension of time to appeal
  2. 2 Whether arguable grounds of appeal have been raised
  3. 3 Whether a stay of execution of the writ of possession should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide a proper explanation for the delay in seeking extension of time to appeal and did not raise any arguable grounds of appeal; in light of the interests of creditors and ongoing increase in debt, the Court refused to grant a stay of execution of the writ of possession.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The application be dismissed.
  • An order for a stay of the execution of the writ be refused.