A discretionary case management decision directing that a strike-out application and security for costs application be heard before the substantive hearing will not attract leave to appeal absent arguable error of fact or principle, unreasonableness, or plain injustice. The Court of Appeal will exercise great caution before granting leave to appeal interlocutory practice and procedure decisions.
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