Archer v Archer

In *Archer v Archer*, the appellant sought a stay of an injunction granted by the primary judge. The appeal concerned no question of principle.

The Court was required to determine whether to grant a stay of the injunction pending the determination of the appeal.

Mason P considered the principles governing applications for a stay of an injunction. His Honour noted that a stay is an exceptional remedy and that the applicant bears a heavy onus to demonstrate that it is warranted. In this instance, the Court found that the appellant had not discharged that onus.

The Court ordered that the injunction be granted and the appeal be expedited.