The court found that the plaintiff had taken positive steps to prosecute the matter after reinstatement, including writing to the Deputy Registrar and seeking substituted service. The court was satisfied that the application for extension of summons was merited, especially as the suit had been reinstated to be heard on its merits and the plaintiff was actively pursuing service on the remaining defendants. The court exercised its discretion to extend the validity of the summons for a further 12 months, finding that the interests of justice required allowing the plaintiff an opportunity to serve the defendants and proceed with the case.