Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the missed appeal deadline should be restored
Decisione estratta
The request for restoration of the time limit was rightly refused because the appellant remained able to protect her interests during the relevant period and no serious defect justified reinstatement.
Motivazione estratta
The court accepted that the appellant had consulted a lawyer and paid an advance, but her later decision to give up the appeal, even if taken in a difficult situation, did not amount to a serious defect. She had to abide by that decision.