10 Oct 2024
PA SAM NANG AND OTHERS v. THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LTD
- Citation
- [2024] HKCFI 2767
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA1020/2015
Joinder was granted because Ms Chiu satisfied the wide interest threshold under Order 15 r6(2), HSBC's amended defence expressly raised her competing claim to ownership so her participation is necessary for effective resolution and case management, the Court of First Instance is an appropriate forum to determine ownership given the bank's interpleader-like position and the complexity and timing of the dispute, and the joinder would not cause undue prejudice or delay.