11 Mar 2020
CHINA HEALTH GROUP LTD (formerly CHINA HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LTD) v. CHIU & PARTNERS (A firm)
- Citation
- [2020] HKCFI 319
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP1636/2017
The originating summons was within 12 months because the court found on the balance of probabilities the 2nd last bill was delivered on 8 August 2016; the HK$300,000 retainer is an advance lump sum not refundable or taxable, the remainder of bill 16-0475 and bill 16-0555 are interim and subject to taxation, and the firm must file a narrative breakdown for fee earners with fees over HK$50,000 to enable proper taxation; no special conditions for taxation were imposed.