Practice & Procedure | 11 Mar 2026
High Court exercises discretionary power to vary orders where footnote in written submissions was overlooked — slip rule applied sparingly
The High Court unanimously varied its own orders to remit a costs issue to the Court of Appeal, after recognising it had overlooked a footnote in the appellants' written submissions. The decision restates the stringent conditions under which the power to correct an accidental slip or omission will be exercised.