S.C.A. TECHNOPOL LTD v. TIANJI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD AND ANOTHER

S.C.A. TECHNOPOL LTD v. TIANJI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD AND ANOTHER

The court found Tianji made fraudulent misrepresentations about its financial means, SCA rescinded the SPC by the date of the Writ, rescission nullifies the Addendum and prevents enforcement of the ILPC, and Tianji must compensate SCA the market value of the two ampoules (€2,592,000) and reimburse SCA for storage fees paid (HK$46,930.80); Tianji's counterclaim dismissed for lack of evidence.

Citation
[2025] HKCFI 5272
Parties
Plaintiff: S.C.A. Technopol Limited; 1st Defendant: Tianji International Co., Limited; 2nd Defendant: Safety Logistics Services Limited
Court
Court of First Instance
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
3 November 2025
Case Number
HCA411/2025
Procedural Posture
Commercial Contract Dispute (sale of Goods, Rescission for Misrepresentation) / Judgment (trial Concluded)
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff S.C.A. Technopol Limited against 1st Defendant Tianji International Co., Limited in part; counterclaim dismissed; 2nd Defendant Safety Logistics Services Limited discharged following interpleader order.
Legal Topics
Rescission, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Reliance Loss, Liquidated Damages, Interpleader, Storage Costs, Costs and Interest
Source Language
EN
Contract Law Misrepresentation Restitution Sale of Goods Bailment Civil Procedure Damages Rescission +6 more

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Parties

S.C.A. Technopol Limited

Plaintiff

Tianji International Co., Limited

1st Defendant

Safety Logistics Services Limited

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Contract Dispute (sale of Goods, Rescission for Misrepresentation) / Judgment (trial Concluded)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Sale and Purchase Contract was terminated by fraudulent misrepresentation or by mutual agreement
  2. 2 Whether the 1,728 grammes in two ampoules must be compensated and valuation
  3. 3 Whether the Irrevocable Late Payment Compensation of US$1,000,000 is payable

Ratio Decidendi

The court found Tianji made fraudulent misrepresentations about its financial means, SCA rescinded the SPC by the date of the Writ, rescission nullifies the Addendum and prevents enforcement of the ILPC, and Tianji must compensate SCA the market value of the two ampoules (€2,592,000) and reimburse SCA for storage fees paid (HK$46,930.80); Tianji's counterclaim dismissed for lack of evidence.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff S.C.A. Technopol Limited against 1st Defendant Tianji International Co., Limited in part; counterclaim dismissed; 2nd Defendant Safety Logistics Services Limited discharged following interpleader order.

Orders

  • 1st Defendant Tianji International Co., Limited to pay Plaintiff S.C.A. Technopol Limited €2,592,000
  • 1st Defendant to reimburse Plaintiff for storage fees of HK$46,930.80 paid to 2nd Defendant