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

Court found applicant did not serve a complete amended bundle by the deadline; the postal evidence was inconsistent and implausible; applicant failed to give any good and reasonable explanation for both non‑compliance with the 9 September 2024 order and for the delay in applying for relief; therefore relief from...

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Citation
[2025] HKCA 533
Parties
Applicant: 張惠蘭; Respondent: 中国建築工程(香港)有限公司
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
11 June 2025
Case Number
CAMP78/2024
Procedural Posture
Employee Compensation Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal (relief From Sanction)
Outcome
Relief from sanction refused; 15 October 2024 summons dismissed; applicant ordered to pay respondent's costs; costs to be assessed on paper.
Legal Topics
Relief From Sanctions, Leave to Appeal, Failure to Comply With Court Orders, Costs
Source Language
ch
Civil Procedure Appellate Procedure Employment Compensation Relief From Sanctions Leave to Appeal Failure to Comply With Court Orders Costs

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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 Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal (relief From Sanction)

  1. 1 whether applicant complied with the court order to serve an amended application bundle
  2. 2 whether applicant provided a good and reasonable explanation for non-compliance and for delay
  3. 3 whether relief from sanction should be granted under the High Court Rules

Ratio Decidendi

Court found applicant did not serve a complete amended bundle by the deadline; the postal evidence was inconsistent and implausible; applicant failed to give any good and reasonable explanation for both non‑compliance with the 9 September 2024 order and for the delay in applying for relief; therefore relief from sanction was refused and the 15 October 2024 summons dismissed, with costs ordered against the applicant and a paper assessment procedure directed.

Court Disposition

Relief from sanction refused; 15 October 2024 summons dismissed; applicant ordered to pay respondent's costs; costs to be assessed on paper.

Orders

  • Relief from sanction refused and the applicant's 15 October 2024 summons is dismissed
  • Applicant to pay respondent's costs of the relief application