Martin v State of New South Wales (No 11)

The appeal concerned a dispute between Martin and the State of New South Wales regarding decisions made in relation to mining exploration licences. The challenge was based on an alleged misuse of confidential information supplied by the applicant. The matter came before the Court of Appeal of New South Wales.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the appeal from interlocutory orders was competent. This involved considering the proper parties to the proceedings and the nature of the challenge brought by the applicant concerning the alleged misuse of confidential information.

The Court of Appeal found the appeal to be incompetent. Consequently, it refused leave to appeal and ordered that the appellant pay the respondents' costs in the Court. The Court's decision implies that the interlocutory orders from which the appeal was sought were not appealable as of right or that leave to appeal was not granted.