In a partnership winding up with surplus assets, the 'matter at issue' for the purposes of s 101(2)(r) of the Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW) is assessed by reference to the net change in wealth of the appealing partner, not the gross amount of the order. Where each partner holds a one-third interest, the jurisdictional threshold is measured against one-third of the disputed amount. Parties who fail to raise arguments squarely before the primary judge cannot demonstrate 'reasonably clear injustice' warranting leave to appeal in small claims.
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