28 Jul 2014
The appeal failed because the appellant did not demonstrate that the Master's costs order was unreasonable or founded on an error of law; the evidence did not show deliberate or repeated wasting of court time, so the Master's order is upheld and the appeal is dismissed with costs to Zhou Jianmei.
1 Sept 1989
Paragraph 9 of the plaintiff's affirmation is ambiguous with at least two reasonable interpretations; absent conclusive evidence to negate the defendant's interpretation the matter raises triable issues on agency and authority and therefore unconditional leave to defend must be granted; appeal dismissed and Master's order affirmed.
10 Jun 1988
The Notice of Appeal was premature and misconceived because the proper remedies for an imprecise or divergent perfected order are clarification from the Master or rectification under the Slip Rule; absent a satisfactory explanation for non-compliance, verified evidence of delay, or a timely stay application, there is no justification to vacate the adjourned examination date, and the application to vacate is refused.