A delay of 372 days in filing an application for leave to appeal will not be excused where the applicant has some familiarity with court processes, the reasons given (health concerns, confusion, waiting for pro bono assistance) do not individually or cumulatively provide an adequate explanation, and the proposed appeal seeks to challenge findings of fact rather than identify errors of law. The power to extend time, while a vital part of the Court's armoury to avoid injustice, requires a good reason to exercise.
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