THE OFFICIAL RECEIVER v. FAN SIU TING AND ANOTHER

THE OFFICIAL RECEIVER v. FAN SIU TING AND ANOTHER

On the balance of probabilities OR proved that both respondents breached their duties as directors by failing to keep proper accounting records, misapplying company funds and contributing to insolvency; procedural notice shortfall under s168P was directory and not fatal; disqualification under s168H in the public...

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Citation
THE OFFICIAL RECEIVER v. FAN SIU TING AND ANOTHER
Parties
Applicant: Official Receiver; 1st Respondent: Fan Siu Ting; 2nd Respondent: Ng Chung Shing
Court
Court of First Instance
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
6 December 2004
Case Number
HCMP916/2004
Procedural Posture
Section 168 H Companies Ordinance Disqualification Application / Judgment of Court of First Instance (master's Decision)
Outcome
Disqualification orders made under s168H Companies Ordinance: 1st Respondent disqualified for 5 years; 2nd Respondent disqualified for 4 years after mitigation; costs order nisi in favour of Official Receiver.
Legal Topics
Director Disqualification, Misapplication of Company Funds, Failure to Keep Proper Accounts, Dishonoured Cheques, Costs
Source Language
en
Company Law Insolvency Law Directors' Duties Director Disqualification Misapplication of Company Funds Failure to Keep Proper Accounts Dishonoured Cheques Costs

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Parties

Official Receiver

Applicant

Fan Siu Ting

1st Respondent

Ng Chung Shing

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Section 168 H Companies Ordinance Disqualification Application / Judgment of Court of First Instance (master's Decision)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondents breached directors' duties by failing to keep proper books and misapplying company funds
  2. 2 Whether disqualification orders under s168H should be made in the public interest
  3. 3 Appropriate length of disqualification periods

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities OR proved that both respondents breached their duties as directors by failing to keep proper accounting records, misapplying company funds and contributing to insolvency; procedural notice shortfall under s168P was directory and not fatal; disqualification under s168H in the public interest was warranted with periods of five years for the 1st respondent and four years for the 2nd respondent after mitigation; costs to OR ordered.

Court Disposition

Disqualification orders made under s168H Companies Ordinance: 1st Respondent disqualified for 5 years; 2nd Respondent disqualified for 4 years after mitigation; costs order nisi in favour of Official Receiver.

Orders

  • From the beginning of the 21st day after the date of this order the 1st Respondent shall not, without leave of the Court, be a director of a company, be a liquidator of a company, be a receiver or manager of a company's property, or in any way be concerned or take part in the promotion, formation or management of a...
  • From the beginning of the 21st day after the date of this order the 2nd Respondent shall not, without leave of the Court, be a director of a company, be a liquidator of a company, be a receiver or manager of a company's property, or in any way be concerned or take part in the promotion, formation or management of a...