Mysko v Express Cargo Services Pty Ltd

The applicant, Mysko, sought an extension of time to appeal a decision of the respondent, Express Cargo Services Pty Ltd, in the South Australian Supreme Court.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the interests of justice favoured granting an extension of time for Mysko to lodge an appeal.

The Court refused the application, finding that there was no apparent merit in the proposed appeal, the delay in seeking leave to appeal was significant, and there was no adequate explanation for this delay. The Court also emphasised the importance of the principle of finality in litigation. Consequently, the Court concluded that the interests of justice did not support granting the extension. Mysko was ordered to pay the respondent's costs of the application.