Stokey v Dye & Anor

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The case of Stokey v Dye & Anor involves an application for an extension of time to seek special leave to appeal from a decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The applicant seeks the extension from the High Court, which is reviewing the application under its appellate jurisdiction. The decision being appealed relates to a matter of family law, although the specifics of the case are not detailed in the summary.

The legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicant's request for an extension of time. The court had to consider the futility of the application, the lack of any question of general principle, and the insufficient prospects of success. These factors were critical in determining whether the extension should be granted or not.

The High Court found that the application did not raise any question of general principle and had insufficient prospects of success. The court considered it futile to grant the extension of time sought by the applicant. As a result, the court refused special leave. The court's reasoning was based on the principles that an extension should not be granted if it is futile and that the applicant must demonstrate that the appeal has sufficient prospects of success. The High Court then directed the Registrar to prepare an order dismissing the application, which was signed and sealed on 3 August 2023.

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M.M Gordon	S.H.P Steward
3 August 2023