Followes v Knight Frank (NSW) Pty Ltd [2003] NSWIRComm 41

Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales in Court Session

CITATION : Followes v Knight Frank (NSW) Pty Ltd [2003] NSWIRComm 41 APPLICANT/APPELLANT Judie Janine Followes PARTIES : RESPONDENT Knight Frank (NSW) Pty Ltd FILE NUMBER: IRC 6538 of 2002 CORAM: Wright J President CATCHWORDS : Appeal - Application for extension of time to appeal - Practice and procedure - Judgment at first instance - Grounds relied on by applicant - Principles to be applied - Bias - Prospects of appeal succeeding - Prospects of leave to appeal being granted - Justice between the parties - Proper administration of justice - Application refused - Costs. LEGISLATION CITED : Industrial Relations Act 1996 s 106 s 188 s 189

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