Ireland v Wightman

The Full Court of the Supreme Court of South Australia granted permission to appeal in the matter of *Ireland v Wightman*. The dispute concerned the interpretation of section 48 of the *Limitations of Actions Act 1936* (SA).

The central legal issue before the Full Court was whether an appeal lay as of right or by leave of the court concerning the interpretation of section 48 of the *Limitations of Actions Act*. This involved determining the nature of the appeal and the threshold for its consideration.

The Court determined that an issue of public importance arose from the interpretation of section 48 of the *Limitations of Actions Act*. Consequently, permission to appeal was granted.