RE GAO, GUNTER

RE GAO, GUNTER

Because the intended appeal had no realistic prospect of success and the impugned decision established a significant debt properly founding the petition, the court made the normal bankruptcy order and refused a stay.

Citation
[2026] HKCFI 1548
Parties
Petitioner: KINGSTON FINANCE LIMITED; Debtor: GAO, GUNTER (高敬德); Official Receiver: Official Receiver
Court
Court of First Instance
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
9 February 2026
Case Number
HCB4502/2025
Procedural Posture
Bankruptcy / Hearing and Judgment on Bankruptcy Petition; Stay Application Considered
Outcome
Bankruptcy order made against the Debtor; application for stay refused.
Legal Topics
Bankruptcy Order, Stay Pending Appeal, Debt Determination, Prospects of Appeal
Source Language
EN
Bankruptcy Civil Procedure Appeal Bankruptcy Order Stay Pending Appeal Debt Determination Prospects of Appeal

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Parties

KINGSTON FINANCE LIMITED

Petitioner

GAO, GUNTER (高敬德)

Debtor

Official Receiver

Official Receiver

Procedural Posture

Bankruptcy / Hearing and Judgment on Bankruptcy Petition; Stay Application Considered

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a stay of the bankruptcy petition should be granted pending appeal
  2. 2 Whether the Deputy High Court Judge’s decision establishes a significant debt sufficient to found the petition
  3. 3 Whether the intended appeal has a realistic prospect of success

Ratio Decidendi

Because the intended appeal had no realistic prospect of success and the impugned decision established a significant debt properly founding the petition, the court made the normal bankruptcy order and refused a stay.

Court Disposition

Bankruptcy order made against the Debtor; application for stay refused.

Orders

  • Dismissal of the Debtor’s application for a stay pending appeal
  • Make a bankruptcy order against GAO, GUNTER (高敬德)