A stay of execution pending appeal may be granted where the appellant has a reasonably arguable case and the respondent has no material assets beyond the judgment debt, even where the respondent expresses an intention to seek financial advice, if that intention is lacking in detail and no steps have been taken to preserve the funds. An interim payment of a substantial portion of the judgment debt, combined with the accrual of interest and no risk to recovery if the appeal fails, may tip the balance of convenience in favour of a stay.
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