Paulson v State of New South Wales

The applicant, Paulson, sought leave to appeal a decision of the State of New South Wales. The appeal concerned an interlocutory decision, and therefore leave was required under section 101(2)(e) of the *Supreme Court Act 1970* (NSW).

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the applicant had demonstrated sufficient grounds to warrant the grant of leave to appeal. Specifically, the court had to consider whether the interlocutory decision involved a question of principle or a clear injustice that was more than merely arguable.

The Court of Appeal reasoned that the applicant had failed to establish the necessary threshold for leave to appeal. The court found that the interlocutory decision did not raise a question of principle, nor was there a clear injustice that was more than merely arguable. Consequently, leave to appeal was refused.

The summons filed by the applicant seeking leave to appeal was dismissed, and the applicant was ordered to pay the respondent's costs.