SOURCE VIEW DEVELOPMENT LTD v. CAFE HAPPY POST LTD AND OTHERS

SOURCE VIEW DEVELOPMENT LTD v. CAFE HAPPY POST LTD AND OTHERS

On summary assessment the court fixed the costs payable by Tang at HK$98,000 and ordered payment, the court exercising its power to summarily assess and determine the quantum and payment timetable.

Citation
[2022] HKCFI 3628
Parties
Plaintiff: Source View Development Limited; 1st Defendant: CAFE Happy POST LIMITED; Defendant: ELOPMENT LIMITED; Respondent/objectioning Party: Tang
Court
Court of First Instance
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
29 November 2022
Case Number
HCA2275/2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Costs Assessment / Summary Assessment of Costs (post Trial Costs Proceedings)
Outcome
Summary assessment granted in favour of Source View Development Limited; costs assessed against Tang.
Legal Topics
Costs Assessment, Summary Assessment, Payment Order
Source Language
EN
Civil Procedure Costs Costs Assessment Summary Assessment Payment Order

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Parties

Source View Development Limited

Plaintiff

CAFE Happy POST LIMITED

1st Defendant

ELOPMENT LIMITED

Defendant

Tang

Respondent/objectioning Party

Procedural Posture

Civil Costs Assessment / Summary Assessment of Costs (post Trial Costs Proceedings)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent (Tang) is liable to pay the applicant's assessed costs
  2. 2 Quantum of costs payable by Tang
  3. 3 Timeframe for payment of the assessed costs

Ratio Decidendi

On summary assessment the court fixed the costs payable by Tang at HK$98,000 and ordered payment, the court exercising its power to summarily assess and determine the quantum and payment timetable.

Court Disposition

Summary assessment granted in favour of Source View Development Limited; costs assessed against Tang.

Orders

  • Tang to pay assessed costs of HK$98,000 to Source View Development Limited
  • Payment to be made within 14 days of the order