29 May 2019
CHEUNG, JOSEPH WAI LEUK v. CHAN KWOK PING (Chinese name 陳國平)AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2019] HKCFI 1384
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI264/2012
The application for a further adjournment was refused because objective medical evidence and the court's observation showed the plaintiff was coherent and understood court procedure; stress alone did not render him practically unfit to attend; the plaintiff had demonstrated ability and intention to litigate (including pursuing his legal aid appeal); and on balancing prejudice to the defendants and the need to avoid unnecessary delay the court exercised its discretion to refuse adjournment and proceeded with the checklist review.