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Hong Kong Case Law

Double vision
  • 24 Jan 1978

    CHOY FOR SANG v. TONG KWOK MING

    Citation
    CHOY FOR SANG v. TONG KWOK MING
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCA1886/1977

    Given the severity and permanence of the injuries, the expert evidence that overseas specialist treatment is materially required and likely to improve vision, the proven past losses and the likely permanent diminution of earning capacity, the Registrar awarded global general damages of HK$200,000 and special damages of HK$31,075 with specified interest rates; damages include costs of overseas treatment and allowance for future reduced earnings.