Sentimental attachment to a family home — including that children were born there — does not alone constitute special circumstances justifying a stay of execution of a mortgagee's possession order pending appeal. An applicant for a stay must demonstrate some added feature beyond sentimental attachment, and must fully disclose their financial position to the court.
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