Mahommed v Unicomb [2021] NSWCA 108

Mahommed v Unicomb [2021] NSWCA 108

Leave to appeal was refused because Parker J made no error in declining to set aside Robb J's dismissal order where Mr Mahommed's application was in substance an attempt to reargue the merits of Robb J's decision, and no material change of circumstances or newly discovered material was shown. Time was extended because Mr Mahommed had promptly attempted to appeal and acted promptly once informed that leave was required.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 May 2021
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave to Appeal in Civil Proceedings / Summons Seeking Leave to Appeal and Extension of Time, Determined on the Papers
Outcome
Time for filing the summons was extended; the summons seeking leave to appeal was dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
['leave to Appeal' 'extension of Time' 'setting Aside or Variation of Orders' 're Opening Interlocutory Orders' 'finality of Litigation' 'dismissal of Proceedings']
['civil Procedure' 'appeals'] ['leave to Appeal' 'extension of Time' 'setting Aside or Variation of Orders' 're Opening Interlocutory Orders' 'finality of Litigation' 'dismissal of Proceedings']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Appeal in Civil Proceedings / Summons Seeking Leave to Appeal and Extension of Time, Determined on the Papers

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether time should be extended for filing the summons seeking leave to appeal.' "Whether leave should be granted to appeal from Parker J's refusal to set aside Robb J's dismissal order." "Whether Parker J erred by declining to entertain an application that was in substance an attempt to reargue Robb J's decision." "Whether Robb J's dismissal order was interlocutory rather than final."]

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal was refused because Parker J made no error in declining to set aside Robb J's dismissal order where Mr Mahommed's application was in substance an attempt to reargue the merits of Robb J's decision, and no material change of circumstances or newly discovered material was shown. Time was extended because Mr Mahommed had promptly attempted to appeal and acted promptly once informed that leave was required.

Court Disposition

Time for filing the summons was extended; the summons seeking leave to appeal was dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • ['Extend the time for filing the summons seeking leave to appeal to the date upon which it was in fact filed.' 'Dismiss the summons with costs.']