PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Appeal – application for extension of time for leave to appeal from interlocutory orders on matter of practice and procedure – whether applicant had provided proper explanation for delay in applying for leave to appeal – whether grounds existed for granting leave to appeal if extension of time granted – whether extension of time for leave to appeal should be granted.
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Appeal – application for leave to appeal from interlocutory orders on matters of practice and procedure – whether error of principle in considering proposed amendment to particulars of claim – whether “pre-eminent” consideration given to preserving trial date – whether proper consideration of factors relevant to exercise of discretion – whether to permit extension of particulars of claim – whether proper weight given to case management considerations – whether leave to appeal should be granted.
Tim Castle appeared to the applicant.