The principles governing suspension of enforcement under s 15 of the Civil Judgments Enforcement Act 2004 (WA) are materially the same as those governing stays of execution under the Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA) and Supreme Court Rules 1971, as collected in Eastland Technology v Whisson. An applicant must show special circumstances, including that the stay is necessary to preserve the subject matter or integrity of the litigation, that the appeal has reasonable prospects of success, and that the balance of convenience favours the applicant.
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