A decision denying a motion for leave to appeal will not be reversed absent an abuse of discretion. Lapham v Wayne Circuit Judge, 231 Mich. 449, 451; 204 N.W. 101 (1925); Smilansky v Wayne Circuit Judge, 186 Mich. 463; 152 N.W. 1067 (1915); Jewell v Grand Traverse Co Probate Judge, 51 Mich. App. 134, 142; 214 N.W.2d 717 (1974). In denying plaintiffs' motion for leave to appeal, the trial court stated:
That granting or denying the same nearly a year after the decree had been on due notice settled, signed and filed, and over six months after the last extension of time had expired, was discretionary with the judge who heard the case is well settled. Ostrander v. Alpena Circuit Judge, 211 Mich. 575; Lapham v. Wayne Circuit Judge, 231 Mich. 449, and cases there cited. The only question before us is whether appellant's protracted delay was excused and good cause for extension of time so clearly shown on April 13, 1925, that the circuit judge can affirmatively be found guilty of an abuse of discretion in denying said motion.