30 May 2025
JADESPRING LTD v. RISE TOP ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2025] HKCFI 2310
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA2039/2023
Defendants failed to raise locus standi in timely fashion and cannot ambush the issue on appeal; the Rental Assignment's express covenant (clause 5.1(b)(3)) authorized plaintiff to institute proceedings to protect interests in the leases, and non-joinder of the Bank did not defeat the claim where no notice of assignment was given and plaintiff was granted leave to plead representative capacity; defendants' equitable set-off was not properly pleaded and lacked the necessary close connection to rent obligations; accordingly summary judgment for rent arrears was affirmed and the Master's stay of…