2 Jun 2020
PRESCOTT v NEW ZEALAND POLICE [2020] NZCA 206
- Citation
- [2020] NZCA 206
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court granted the extension because the delay was short, the applicant gave a reasonable explanation (a genuine mistake by a self‑represented litigant), there was no prejudice to the respondent, no obstructive conduct by the applicant, and despite the appeal appearing weak the interests of justice favored allowing the appeal process to proceed rather than having merits be decisive at this preliminary stage.