Petek v Goldman & Ors [2001] NSWSC 857

Petek v Goldman & Ors [2001] NSWSC 857

There was no appellable error in the Master’s exercise of discretion to refuse extension of time. The appellant did not provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay, prejudice to the respondents was established, and all relevant circumstances were considered. Accordingly, the appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Kenneth Paul Petek; First Respondent: Barry Goldman; Second Respondent: Naga Pty Limited; Third Respondent: Warren Wilson; Fourth Respondent: Goodacre Developments Pty Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 September 2001
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appeal From Decision of Master in Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Service of Statement of Claim, Discretion in Procedural Extensions
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Service of Statement of Claim Discretion in Procedural Extensions

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Parties

Kenneth Paul Petek

Appellant

Barry Goldman

First Respondent

Naga Pty Limited

Second Respondent

Warren Wilson

Third Respondent

Goodacre Developments Pty Limited

Fourth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal From Decision of Master in Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Master erred in refusing extension of time to serve Amended Statement of Claim
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's explanation for delay was satisfactory
  3. 3 Whether prejudice to the respondents justified refusal of extension

Ratio Decidendi

There was no appellable error in the Master’s exercise of discretion to refuse extension of time. The appellant did not provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay, prejudice to the respondents was established, and all relevant circumstances were considered. Accordingly, the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appellant's appeal is dismissed.
  • The Notice of Motion seeking to appeal the decision of the Learned Master is dismissed.