An appeal from a minor case under the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 (WA) is confined to denial of natural justice grounds. Where the transcript demonstrates the magistrate conducted proceedings fairly, including providing interpreter assistance and opportunities for a self-represented party to give evidence, cross-examine, and make submissions, an allegation of denial of natural justice will fail. An extension of time to file an appellant's case will be refused where the appeal is doomed to fail and the defects in the proposed case are incapable of remedy.
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