SEEKING PERMISSION TO APPEAL AND TO EXTEND TIME: THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK PERMISSION CAN EASILY BE MISSED: SOMETHING FOR WOULD BE APPELLANTS TO WATCH OUT FOR

The circumstances in which a judge at first instance can grant permission to appeal from their own decision are circumscribed by the rules.  Permission can only be given at the hearing itself, or any adjournment thereof.  The same applies to applications to extend time for permission to appeal.  Her...