16 Jun 2021
PAC FUNG FEATHER CO LTD v. THE INCORPORATED OWNERS OF HOI LUEN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2021] HKDC 590
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCCJ1445/2013
Court held that the notices' gist—condemnation of Pac‑Fung for unlawful occupation, obstruction of fire escape and obstructive conduct—was substantially true; any overstatement of area was not a distinct sting that materially worsened reputation and thus justification succeeded (s26 DO). Publications were within qualified privilege and were not actuated by malice. Malicious falsehood failed for lack of pleaded/particularised probable pecuniary damage. No breach of duty by IO or personal liability of Huang established. Claim dismissed.