An investment property with no unique or irreplaceable features will generally not warrant a stay pending appeal in a specific performance case, as damages are likely to be adequate compensation. Even if the property is sold before the appeal is determined, damages in lieu of specific performance may remain available. Proposed grounds of appeal not run at trial face considerable obstacles and are unlikely to support a stay application without detailed submissions demonstrating good arguable prospects of obtaining leave to raise them.
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