The court found that the applicant had adequately explained the delay in filing the notice of appeal, attributing it to internet connectivity issues and the late availability of the ruling. The period of delay was not inordinate, and the respondents would not suffer prejudice that could not be compensated by costs. The court emphasized that denying the application would unjustly deprive the applicant of the opportunity to be heard on a substantive real estate dispute. Applying the settled principles for extension of time, the court exercised its discretion in favour of the applicant and granted leave to file and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen days.