Sali v SPC Limited

This matter concerned an application for special leave to appeal brought by SPC Limited against Blake Dawson. The application was before the High Court of Australia.

The primary legal issue was whether the High Court, constituted by a single judge, could proceed with the hearing of the special leave application given the unavailability of a Full Bench.

Brennan J, presiding, noted that the Court was unable to be constituted by a Full Bench of three judges. In these circumstances, and considering the likelihood of not finishing the list that afternoon, the Court was of the opinion that it was preferable for the matter to be adjourned. The applicant's counsel indicated their contentment with this course.

The Court ordered that the matter be adjourned to a date to be fixed, to be heard on the next day appointed for the hearing of applications for special leave to appeal in Melbourne.