KBG v The King

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KBG sought an extension of time to appeal from a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Queensland, which had dismissed an appeal against convictions made following a jury trial in the District Court of Queensland. The applicant contended that the proposed ground of appeal had sufficient prospects of success to warrant the grant of special leave. The Court was required to determine whether the application for an extension of time to seek special leave should be granted, and if the proposed ground of appeal had sufficient prospects of success.

The Court considered the merits of the proposed ground of appeal and found that it lacked sufficient prospects of success to warrant the grant of special leave. The Court found that the proposed ground of appeal was based on an argument that had already been considered and rejected by the Court of Appeal, and that it was unlikely that the High Court would reach a different conclusion. The Court further found that granting an extension of time would be futile, as it would not result in a successful appeal. Therefore, the Court concluded that the application for an extension of time should be refused.

The Court's reasoning was based on a consideration of the merits of the proposed ground of appeal and a determination that it lacked sufficient prospects of success. The Court found that the proposed ground of appeal was based on an argument that had already been considered and rejected by the Court of Appeal, and that it was unlikely that the High Court would reach a different conclusion. The Court also found that granting an extension of time would be futile, as it would not result in a successful appeal. The Court's decision was based on a careful consideration of the merits of the proposed ground of appeal and a determination that it was unlikely to succeed.

The Court refused the application for an extension of time to seek special leave to appeal. The Court found that the proposed ground of appeal lacked sufficient prospects of success to warrant the grant of special leave, and that granting an extension of time would be futile. The Court's decision was based on a careful consideration of the merits of the proposed ground of appeal and a determination that it was unlikely to succeed. The applicant's appeal was therefore dismissed.

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