15 Feb 2018
SZETO YUK LIN v. KANTON LTD AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2018] HKCA 87
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CAMP77/2017
The Judge correctly exercised case management discretion under O28 r.8 to convert the originating summons to writ proceedings because there were genuine, substantial and relevant factual disputes and the plaintiff's claims (including alleged breaches of the DMC, common law and statutory duties) lacked sufficient clarity and particulars; the plaintiff failed to show a reasonable prospect of success under s14AA High Court Ordinance and therefore leave to appeal was properly refused; costs were awarded against the plaintiff and an order made under O59 r2A(8) to prevent reconsideration at an oral…