The moving party sought an extension of time to appeal Small Claims Court decisions finding him liable for a 1996 government business loan.
Although the moving party failed to demonstrate an intention to appeal within the time limit and provided a weak explanation for the significant delay, the court found the appeal had potential merit regarding whether the Crown, as an assignee of the debt, could avoid the limitation period that would have applied to the original private lender.
Given the lack of prejudice to the respondent, who waited 23 years to commence the action, the court granted the extension of time to appeal.
