K. Wah Materials Ltd. v. Wong Kam Wing and Another

K. Wah Materials Ltd. v. Wong Kam Wing and Another

Unchallenged credible evidence established that the repair costs (after depreciation) plus survey fee amounted to $178,152.90; accordingly judgment for that sum was entered, interest awarded at 11.54% per annum from the date of writ to judgment and at the judgment rate thereafter, and costs awarded to the plaintiff;...

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Citation
K. Wah Materials Ltd. v. Wong Kam Wing and Another
Parties
Plaintiff: K. Wah Materials Ltd.; 1st Defendant (registered Owner): Wong Kam-Wing; 2nd Defendant (driver): Mok Chiu-Wai
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
18 March 2002
Case Number
DCCJ292/2002
Procedural Posture
Civil Action Motor Vehicle Collision / Assessment of Damages Hearing After Liability Determined
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiff for $178,152.90 with interest and costs; defendants jointly and severally liable.
Legal Topics
Assessment of Damages, Liability, Interest on Judgment, Costs, Joint and Several Liability
Source Language
en
Tort Negligence Civil Procedure Motor Vehicle Law Damages Assessment of Damages Liability Interest on Judgment +2 more

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Parties

K. Wah Materials Ltd.

Plaintiff

Wong Kam-Wing

1st Defendant (registered Owner)

Mok Chiu-Wai

2nd Defendant (driver)

Procedural Posture

Civil Action Motor Vehicle Collision / Assessment of Damages Hearing After Liability Determined

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether claimed repair costs are reasonable and recoverable
  2. 2 Calculation and allowance for depreciation
  3. 3 Entitlement to interest from date of writ and thereafter at judgment rate

Ratio Decidendi

Unchallenged credible evidence established that the repair costs (after depreciation) plus survey fee amounted to $178,152.90; accordingly judgment for that sum was entered, interest awarded at 11.54% per annum from the date of writ to judgment and at the judgment rate thereafter, and costs awarded to the plaintiff; both defendants held jointly and severally liable.

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff for $178,152.90 with interest and costs; defendants jointly and severally liable.

Orders

  • Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $178,152.90
  • Interest at 11.54% per annum from date of writ to date of judgment and thereafter at the judgment rate until payment