An appeal from the District Court to the Court of Appeal under s 118(3) of the District Court of Queensland Act 1967 (Qld) is a strict appeal requiring demonstration of error of law, not a rehearing. Where the prospects of success are hopeless, an extension of time will be refused even where the delay is short, the explanation understandable, and no prejudice is shown.
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