Webb v Department for Correctional Services

[2024] HCASL 111

WEBB

v

DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

[2024] HCASL 111
A22/2023

1. The applicant applies for an extension of time in which to seek special leave to appeal from a judgment of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia (Lovell, Bleby and David JJA) given on 12 October 2023,[1] confirming the decision of the Supreme Court of South Australia (Bampton J) to grant summary judgment in favour of the respondent.[2]

   [1]Webb v Department for Correctional Services [2023] SASCA 110.

   [2]Webb v Chief Executive, Department for Correctional Services [2023] SASC 42.

2. The first proposed ground of appeal raises a question of law of public importance. However, the proposed appeal is not a suitable vehicle to consider the question raised. The second ground of appeal has insufficient prospects of success to warrant a grant of special leave to appeal. Accordingly, it would be futile to grant an extension of time.

3. Special leave to appeal is refused with costs.

   Gageler CJ
   Gordon J
   Edelman J
   Steward J 
   Gleeson J
   Jagot J
   Beech-Jones J

   11 April 2024