張惠蘭 對 中国建築工程(香港)有限公司

張惠蘭 對 中国建築工程(香港)有限公司

Applicant provided no explanation for the delay in bringing the late application, the grounds relied on (past health issues and dissatisfaction with a costs order) had already been considered and did not show a reasonable prospect of success; accordingly the late application for leave to appeal was dismissed and...

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Citation
[2023] HKDC 1070
Parties
Applicant: 張惠蘭; Respondent: 中国建築工程(香港)有限公司
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
17 August 2023
Case Number
DCEC410/2018
Procedural Posture
Employee Compensation Leave to Appeal (extension of Time) / Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal (written Hearing)
Outcome
Application for extension of time for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Leave to Appeal, Extension of Time, Costs (wasted Costs), Adjournment
Source Language
ch
Civil Procedure Employment Compensation Appeal Leave to Appeal Extension of Time Costs (wasted Costs) Adjournment

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Parties

張惠蘭

Applicant

中国建築工程(香港)有限公司

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employee Compensation Leave to Appeal (extension of Time) / Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal (written Hearing)

  1. 1 Whether the applicant provided an adequate explanation for the delay in applying for leave to appeal
  2. 2 Whether the proposed appeal has a reasonable prospect of success
  3. 3 Whether granting leave and extension would prejudice the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant provided no explanation for the delay in bringing the late application, the grounds relied on (past health issues and dissatisfaction with a costs order) had already been considered and did not show a reasonable prospect of success; accordingly the late application for leave to appeal was dismissed and costs ordered against the applicant.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time for leave to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time for leave to appeal dismissed
  • Provisional costs order: applicant to pay respondent's costs of this application to be assessed on summary basis