An administrative error by a solicitor causing a short delay in service of a notice of appeal, combined with lack of prejudice and non-opposition by the respondent, constitutes special reasons for an extension of time under Rule 85.12(2) of the Supreme Court Rules (NT). The court is not required in every case to assess the merits of the appeal, but must be satisfied the appeal is not hopeless.
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