ARMITAGE BRIAN RODERICK v. CORROSION CONTROL INTERNATIONAL LTD

ARMITAGE BRIAN RODERICK v. CORROSION CONTROL INTERNATIONAL LTD

Section 30 validly allowed security even where asset disposal had already occurred; however the entry of judgment under section 29A for non‑payment of that security was an inappropriate and erroneous exercise of discretion in these circumstances; accordingly the November Order (judgment) and October Order (security order) were set aside and the claim remitted to the Labour Tribunal, with existing security to remain held as security.

Citation
ARMITAGE BRIAN RODERICK v. CORROSION CONTROL INTERNATIONAL LTD
Parties
Respondent / Claimant: Armitage Brian Roderick; Appellant / Defendant: Corrosion Control International Limited
Court
Court of First Instance
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
26 October 2007
Case Number
HCLA1/2007
Procedural Posture
Labour Tribunal Appeal to High Court (court of First Instance) / Judgment on Appeal (decision Dated 26 October 2007)
Outcome
Appeal allowed; Presiding Officer's orders of 3 October 2006 and 28 November 2006 set aside; claim remitted to Labour Tribunal.
Legal Topics
Security for Adjournment, Dissipation of Assets, Section 30 Labour Tribunal Ordinance, Section 29 a Labour Tribunal Ordinance, Setting Aside Default Judgment, Exercise of Judicial Discretion
Source Language
EN
Labour Law Civil Procedure Company Law Security for Adjournment Dissipation of Assets Section 30 Labour Tribunal Ordinance Section 29 a Labour Tribunal Ordinance Setting Aside Default Judgment +1 more

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Parties

Armitage Brian Roderick

Respondent / Claimant

Corrosion Control International Limited

Appellant / Defendant

Procedural Posture

Labour Tribunal Appeal to High Court (court of First Instance) / Judgment on Appeal (decision Dated 26 October 2007)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tribunal may order payment of security under section 30 when asset disposal has already occurred
  2. 2 Whether the security ordered exceeded the amended amount of claim
  3. 3 Whether entering judgment under section 29A for non-payment of security was lawful and appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Section 30 validly allowed security even where asset disposal had already occurred; however the entry of judgment under section 29A for non‑payment of that security was an inappropriate and erroneous exercise of discretion in these circumstances; accordingly the November Order (judgment) and October Order (security order) were set aside and the claim remitted to the Labour Tribunal, with existing security to remain held as security.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; Presiding Officer's orders of 3 October 2006 and 28 November 2006 set aside; claim remitted to Labour Tribunal.

Orders

  • Set aside Presiding Officer Mak's Order dated 3 October 2006 (security order).
  • Set aside Presiding Officer Mak's Order dated 28 November 2006 (judgment entered for non‑payment).