18 Jul 2003
The appeal was dismissed because the trial had already taken place and the appeal could no longer grant practical relief; courts should not entertain academic appeals that serve no purpose other than potentially ordering costs, citing Ainsbury v Millington.
21 Feb 2000
Because the underlying action had been settled and no live issue remained between the parties, the Court refused to certify questions or grant leave to appeal; adverse costs orders did not convert an academic matter into one warranting leave to appeal; application dismissed with costs.
24 Feb 1999
The appeal is dismissed because the Official Receiver abandoned the proposed advertisement, rendering the publication issue academic; the appellant failed to seek a proper initiating order below for a declaration of automatic discharge so the Court will not decide that substantive matter for the first time on appeal; and no leave to appeal costs had been sought so costs could not be entertained.