8 Feb 2022
LAWIN (H.K.) LTD v. OCCUPIERS OF SECTION B OF LOT NO. 154 IN DEMARCATION DISTRICT NO. 19, TAI PO, NEW TERRITORIES, HONG KONG AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2022] HKCFI 410
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA222/2011
On the balance of probabilities the parties conducted the small-house development business as a partnership (joint venture) rather than Hung being merely an agent of Best Star; Hung had authority in the ordinary course to sell certain developed units (notably Lots 154A-D and units on Lot 2442) and those sales bind the partnership; the oral Lot 154 agreement and Lot 2441 agreement as pleaded were not proved with requisite certainty and are not enforceable; certain claimed expenses and reimbursements paid or advanced by Hung and associates were properly incurred for the projects and are recover…