Wan v BT Funds Management Limited & Ors

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In this case, the applicant sought an extension of time to appeal a decision made by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia. The Full Court had delivered a judgment in which McEvoy J, Markovic and McElwaine JJ were in agreement. The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant an extension of time for the applicant to seek special leave to appeal. The application did not present any question of general principle, and there was no indication that the Full Court's decision was incorrect. Therefore, the court had to determine whether granting an extension of time would be futile.

The court examined the circumstances of the case and considered whether the applicant had a valid reason to seek an extension. However, it found that the application raised no question of general principle, and there was no evidence to suggest that the Full Court's decision was incorrect. The court held that granting an extension of time would be futile, as it would not lead to a different outcome. Therefore, the court dismissed the application for an extension of time.

The court's reasoning was based on the fact that the application did not present any question of general principle, and there was no reason to doubt the correctness of the Full Court's decision. The court held that granting an extension of time would be futile, as it would not lead to a different outcome. The court further noted that the application did not present any new evidence or arguments that had not already been considered by the Full Court. Therefore, the court dismissed the application and directed the Registrar to draw up, sign, and seal an order dismissing the application.

In summary, the court dismissed the applicant's application for an extension of time to seek special leave to appeal a decision made by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia. The court found that the application raised no question of general principle, and there was no reason to doubt the correctness of the Full Court's decision. The court held that granting an extension of time would be futile, as it would not lead to a different outcome. The court's decision was based on the principles of futility and the absence of any new evidence or arguments.

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J.J. Edelman	J.S. Gleeson
11 May 2023