Jaffari v Grabowski

In *Jaffari v Grabowski*, the applicants sought an extension of time to appeal a decision of the primary judge. The respondent opposed the application. The matter came before Barrett JA in the Court of Appeal of New South Wales.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the applicants had established sufficient grounds to warrant an extension of time for their appeal. This involved considering the merits of the proposed appeal and the reasons for the delay in filing.

Barrett JA dismissed the application for an extension of time. His Honour's reasoning, though not detailed in the provided text, indicates that the applicants failed to demonstrate a compelling case for an extension, likely due to a lack of a significant matter of principle or other exceptional circumstances justifying the delay. The Court applied the principles governing applications for extensions of time to appeal, which typically require a demonstration of arguable grounds of appeal and a reasonable explanation for the delay.

Consequently, the application for an extension of time was dismissed, and the applicants were ordered to pay the costs of the respondent to that application.