An appellant's explanation for delay based on difficulties with former solicitors, financial hardship, and the need to retain new representatives is sufficient to justify an extension of time in the absence of prejudice to respondents. When assessing the amount at stake in an appeal, the court will consider the likelihood of recovery from different parties and potential consequential costs orders, not merely the nominal difference in judgment sums.
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