李博生 對 THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES及另六人

李博生 對 THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES及另六人

The court found the plaintiff’s evidence not credible, accepted the testimony of the third and seventh defendants and the defendants' handwriting expert analysis, concluded the disputed signatures were authentic and the disputed documents were not forged; accordingly the plaintiff failed to establish the necessary...

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Citation
[2025] HKCFI 4352
Parties
Plaintiff: LI BOSHENG; First Defendant: THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES; Second Defendant: CHINA ELECTRIC ENERGY (HK) LIMITED (Hong Kong); Third Defendant: LEE YUET SHAN; Fourth Defendant: LEE LAWRENCE CHI-YUN; Fifth Defendant: CHEN CHUNSANG; Sixth Defendant: CHINA ELECTRIC ENERGY (HK) LIMITED (BVI); Seventh Defendant: CHAN CHING CHIU
Court
Court of First Instance
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
22 September 2025
Case Number
HCMP197/2019
Procedural Posture
Application Under Companies Ordinance (cap. 622) S42 to Correct Company Register / Trial and Judgment (hearing Concluded)
Outcome
Plaintiff's application dismissed; originating summons (third revised) set aside; plaintiff liable for defendants' costs
Legal Topics
Correction of Company Register, Forgery and Forged Signatures, Handwriting Expert Evidence, Witness Credibility, Injunctive Relief, Costs
Source Language
ch
Company Law Civil Procedure Evidence Correction of Company Register Forgery and Forged Signatures Handwriting Expert Evidence Witness Credibility Injunctive Relief +1 more

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Parties

LI BOSHENG

Plaintiff

THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES

First Defendant

CHINA ELECTRIC ENERGY (HK) LIMITED (Hong Kong)

Second Defendant

LEE YUET SHAN

Third Defendant

LEE LAWRENCE CHI-YUN

Fourth Defendant

CHEN CHUNSANG

Fifth Defendant

CHINA ELECTRIC ENERGY (HK) LIMITED (BVI)

Sixth Defendant

CHAN CHING CHIU

Seventh Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application Under Companies Ordinance (cap. 622) S42 to Correct Company Register / Trial and Judgment (hearing Concluded)

  1. 1 Whether the disputed signatures on corporate documents were forged or authentic
  2. 2 Whether the Registrar of Companies should be ordered to correct or delete entries in the company register under s42 Cap.622
  3. 3 Whether the requirements for deletion under s42(4) were met

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the plaintiff’s evidence not credible, accepted the testimony of the third and seventh defendants and the defendants' handwriting expert analysis, concluded the disputed signatures were authentic and the disputed documents were not forged; accordingly the plaintiff failed to establish the necessary basis under s42 to correct or delete the company register and the plaintiff's application was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's application dismissed; originating summons (third revised) set aside; plaintiff liable for defendants' costs

Orders

  • Plaintiff's claim dismissed and originating summons (third revised) revoked
  • Plaintiff to pay the defendants' costs of the proceedings