Collier & Anor v Sengos

The applicants, Robert John Collier and Marion Louise Collier, sought special leave to appeal against a decision of the respondent, Paul Sheridan Sengos. The application was heard by Justices Dawson, Gaudron, and Brennan of the High Court of Australia.

The primary legal issue before the High Court was whether to grant special leave to appeal. This involves a determination of whether the case raises a question of law of sufficient importance to warrant the High Court's attention.

The High Court, having considered submissions from both the applicants and the respondent regarding costs, refused the application for special leave to appeal. The court did not provide detailed reasons for its refusal, which is typical in special leave applications where the threshold for granting leave is high.

Consequently, the application for special leave to appeal was refused, and the matter was adjourned sine die.