Bouffler v State of New South Wales

The case of Bouffler v State of New South Wales involved the applicant seeking an extension of time to proceed with an application for special leave to appeal. The matter was before the High Court of Australia, with the application being dismissed. The primary issue before the Court was whether an extension of time should be granted to the applicant to allow the application for special leave to appeal to proceed, and whether the application for special leave itself should be granted.

The Court considered the prospects of success of the proposed appeal, as well as the interests of justice. The Court held that the appeal did not have sufficient prospects of success to warrant the grant of special leave to appeal, and that the interests of justice did not favour further litigation of the matter. The Court found that it would be futile to grant the extension of time sought by the applicant.

As a result of the Court's decision, the application for special leave to appeal was dismissed, and an order was made pursuant to rule 41.08.1 of the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth) that the Registrar draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application for special leave with costs. The Court did not grant the extension of time sought by the applicant, as it found that to do so would be futile.