Dallow v Ferguson [2021] FCA 1124

Dallow v Ferguson [2021] FCA 1124

Although the applicant provided an acceptable explanation for delay and the short delay caused no prejudice, the proposed appeal lacked reasonable prospects of success on all grounds as the sentencing judge had applied correct principles, properly characterised the contempts, considered relevant aggravating and mitigating factors, and the sentence was consistent with comparable cases. Consequently, the extension of time was refused and the application was dismissed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 September 2021
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal / Decision on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application for extension of time refused; application dismissed; costs to respondent.
Legal Topics
['extension of Time for Appeal' 'contempt of Court' 'sentencing' 'criteria for Exercise of Discretion' 'civil Vs Criminal Contempt']
['practice and Procedure'] ['extension of Time for Appeal' 'contempt of Court' 'sentencing' 'criteria for Exercise of Discretion' 'civil Vs Criminal Contempt']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal / Decision on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to file a notice of appeal against sentence for contempt of court' "Whether the applicant's grounds raise any reasonable prospects of success on appeal"]

Ratio Decidendi

Although the applicant provided an acceptable explanation for delay and the short delay caused no prejudice, the proposed appeal lacked reasonable prospects of success on all grounds as the sentencing judge had applied correct principles, properly characterised the contempts, considered relevant aggravating and mitigating factors, and the sentence was consistent with comparable cases. Consequently, the extension of time was refused and the application was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time refused; application dismissed; costs to respondent.

Orders

  • ["The applicant's application for an extension of time under r 36.05 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) in which to file a notice of appeal be dismissed." "The applicant pay the respondent's costs of the application on a lump sum basis in an amount to be agreed or in default of agreement such lump sum be fixed by...