Simic & Ors v NSW Land and Housing Corporation & Ors

In the High Court of Australia, the applicants, Richard Paul Sapsford, Simic Management International Pty Limited, and Track & Machine Operations Pty Ltd, sought special leave to appeal against a decision involving the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, and Nebax Constructions Australia Pty Ltd (in liquidation). The precise nature of the dispute between the parties is not detailed in this extract.

The primary legal issue before the High Court was whether to grant special leave to appeal. This involves determining if the case raises a question of law that is of general public importance or is otherwise necessary to secure uniformity of decision or to review a decision that is plainly wrong.

Justices Nettle and Gordon were of the view that special leave to appeal should be granted. Their Honours indicated that the parties would be contacted to provide an estimate of time for the hearing of the appeal and would be informed of the necessary directions for its undertaking. The matter was subsequently adjourned.