An extension of time to appeal will be refused where the sole ground of appeal is an argument that has been authoritatively and repeatedly rejected by the courts, no factual defence was raised, and no adequate explanation for delay is provided. The argument that Crown leases or grants create contractual rights immune from subsequent State legislation remains without substance following Bone v Mothershaw.
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