Gillett v Robinson [2012] NSWCA 270

Court of Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Gillett v Robinson [2012] NSWCA 270 Hearing dates: 27 August 2012 Decision date: 31 August 2012 Before: Barrett JA Decision: Notice of motion filed on 10 May 2012 seeking extension of time dismissed with costs. [Note: The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 provide (Rule 36.11) that unless the Court otherwise orders, a judgment or order is taken to be entered when it is recorded in the Court's computerised court record system. Setting aside and variation of judgments or orders is dealt with by Rules 36.15, 36.16, 36.17 and 36.18. Parties should in particular note the time limit of fourteen days in Rule 36.16.] Catchwords: APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL - time for initiation of appeal - application for extension of time - extent of delay considered - potential strength of appeal considered - prejudice to respondent considered - no sufficient case for extension shown Legislation Cited: Civil Procedure Act 2005, ss 56, 57, 58, 59 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, rules 31.28, 51.8 Cases Cited: Aon Risk Services Australia Ltd v Australian National University [2009] HCA 27; (2009) 239 CLR 175 Arthur Andersen Corporate Finance Pty Ltd v Buzzle Operations Pty Ltd [2009] NSWCA 104 Jackamarra v Krakouer [1998] HCA 27; (1998) 195 CLR 516 Tomko v Palasty (No 2) [2007] NSWCA 369; (2007) 71 NSWLR 61 Category: Interlocutory applications Parties: Halina Gillett - Applicant Jeffrey Robinson - Respondent Representation: D E Graham/N J Broadbent - Applicant J K Kirk SC/H Pintos-Lopez - Respondent Catherine Henry Partners - Applicant Ashurst Australia - Respondent File Number(s): 2012/149700 Decision under appeal Citation: Gillett v Robinson [2011] NSWSC 1143 Date of Decision: 2011-09-26 00:00:00 Before: Harrison J File Number(s): 2006/267258