McIver v The King & Anor

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In McIver v The King & Anor, the applicant sought an extension of time to appeal against a judgment of the Court of Appeal of the Australian Capital Territory. The Court of Appeal had dismissed an appeal from a decision of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, which had ruled in a case brought by the applicant. The applicant argued that the Court of Appeal's decision was incorrect and sought special leave to appeal to the High Court.

The legal issues before the High Court were whether there was sufficient reason to doubt the correctness of the Court of Appeal's judgment and whether granting an extension of time would be futile. The High Court held that there was no sufficient reason to doubt the correctness of the Court of Appeal's judgment, and that granting an extension of time would be futile.

The High Court's reasoning was based on the applicant's failure to demonstrate that there was a reasonable prospect that the appeal would succeed. The Court of Appeal's decision was based on a thorough analysis of the evidence and the applicable law, and the High Court found no basis to doubt its correctness. The High Court also noted that the applicant had not provided any new evidence or arguments that would warrant an extension of time.

Accordingly, the High Court refused the applicant's application for an extension of time and dismissed the application for special leave to appeal. The Court of Appeal's judgment stands as the final decision in the case.

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