ZHENG YANQIU 對 NEW WORLD FIRST BUS SERVICES LTD

ZHENG YANQIU 對 NEW WORLD FIRST BUS SERVICES LTD

The application for extension of time was refused because the applicant's 53‑day delay was not adequately or credibly explained or supported by evidence, and the proposed appeal had no real or reasonable prospect of success; consequently there was no basis to exercise discretion to extend time and the late...

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Citation
[2024] HKCA 811
Parties
Plaintiff: ZHENG YANQIU; Defendant: NEW WORLD FIRST BUS SERVICES LIMITED
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
27 August 2024
Case Number
CAMP12/2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal; Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal in Personal Injury Proceedings / Court of Appeal: Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal (written Application)
Outcome
Application for extension of time for leave to appeal refused; originating subpoena for extension dismissed
Legal Topics
Leave to Appeal, Extension of Time, Timeliness, Costs Assessment, Disclosure
Source Language
ch
Civil Procedure Appeals Personal Injury Costs Leave to Appeal Extension of Time Timeliness Costs Assessment +1 more

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Parties

ZHENG YANQIU

Plaintiff

NEW WORLD FIRST BUS SERVICES LIMITED

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal; Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal in Personal Injury Proceedings / Court of Appeal: Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal (written Application)

  1. 1 Whether to grant extension of time for an application for leave to appeal (53 days late)
  2. 2 Whether the applicant provided a reasonable explanation and evidence for the delay
  3. 3 Whether the proposed appeal has a real prospect of success

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time was refused because the applicant's 53‑day delay was not adequately or credibly explained or supported by evidence, and the proposed appeal had no real or reasonable prospect of success; consequently there was no basis to exercise discretion to extend time and the late application was dismissed with costs.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time for leave to appeal refused; originating subpoena for extension dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time for leave to appeal refused and the applicant's originating subpoena dismissed
  • No party may require an oral hearing to reconsider this decision pursuant to High Court Rules Order 59 r2A(8)