WONG CHI HUNG 對 TAO KIN LUN, the Manager of NAM TI TAI TSUNG (藍地大眾)

WONG CHI HUNG 對 TAO KIN LUN, the Manager of NAM TI TAI TSUNG (藍地大眾)

Applying the established three‑stage test, the court found the orders' meaning was clear, photographic evidence proved the defendant had not commenced the remedial works beyond reasonable doubt and the defendant offered no credible excuse or evidence of having taken steps to comply; therefore the defendant was guilty of contempt and a custodial sentence of 3 months (with 28 days suspended) was appropriate to punish and secure compliance.

Citation
[2023] HKDC 1571
Parties
Applicant / Plaintiff: WONG CHI HUNG; Respondent / Defendant: TAO KIN LUN, Manager of NAM TI TAI TSUNG (藍地大眾)
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
16 November 2023
Case Number
DCMP3584/2023
Procedural Posture
Committal for Contempt (application for Committal Order) / Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome
Defendant found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, execution suspended for 28 days; costs awarded to plaintiff on indemnity basis.
Legal Topics
Committal to Custody, Enforcement of Remedial Orders, Sentencing for Contempt, Costs Assessment
Source Language
CH
Contempt of Court Civil Procedure Enforcement of Court Orders Committal to Custody Enforcement of Remedial Orders Sentencing for Contempt Costs Assessment

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Parties

WONG CHI HUNG

Applicant / Plaintiff

TAO KIN LUN, Manager of NAM TI TAI TSUNG (藍地大眾)

Respondent / Defendant

Procedural Posture

Committal for Contempt (application for Committal Order) / Judgment and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant wilfully failed to comply with prior court orders to commence and complete remedial works
  2. 2 Whether the mental element required for contempt was established beyond reasonable doubt
  3. 3 Appropriate penalty and whether a suspended sentence should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Applying the established three‑stage test, the court found the orders' meaning was clear, photographic evidence proved the defendant had not commenced the remedial works beyond reasonable doubt and the defendant offered no credible excuse or evidence of having taken steps to comply; therefore the defendant was guilty of contempt and a custodial sentence of 3 months (with 28 days suspended) was appropriate to punish and secure compliance.

Court Disposition

Defendant found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, execution suspended for 28 days; costs awarded to plaintiff on indemnity basis.

Orders

  • Defendant convicted of contempt and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, execution suspended for 28 days to allow compliance with court orders
  • If defendant fails to comply with the relevant court orders within the suspended period, plaintiff may apply to enforce committal by execution of the imprisonment order