R.W. Miller & Co Pty Limited v The Shortland County Council

The High Court of Australia granted special leave to appeal in the matter of *R.W. Miller & Co Pty Limited v The Shortland County Council*. The application for special leave was not opposed by the respondent.

The Court was required to determine whether to grant special leave to appeal, notwithstanding some reluctance due to the case involving the construction of a specific contract and its return to the primary judge.

Despite initial reservations, the High Court granted special leave to appeal on both applications. This decision was influenced by the history of the matter and the proceedings in the Court of Appeal, as well as the lack of opposition from the respondent.