Reznytska v State of New South Wales

The applicant, Ms. Reznytska, sought leave to appeal against a verdict entered for the defendant, the State of New South Wales, in the District Court. The District Court's decision was based on findings of fact that were adverse to the applicant. The primary dispute concerned whether the amount at issue in the proceedings exceeded $100,000, a threshold relevant to the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal.

The Court of Appeal was required to determine whether leave to appeal should be granted. This involved assessing whether the applicant had established that the amount in controversy was greater than $100,000, and whether the appeal raised a question of principle.

The Court refused leave to appeal, finding that the applicant had not established that more than $100,000 was at issue. Consequently, the Court concluded that no question of principle arose for determination. The appeal, having been instituted without the necessary leave, was therefore dismissed as incompetent. The applicant was ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings.