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Hong Kong Case Law

Illness of party
  • 24 Jul 2017

    NG SHING CHIT v. LEE KIN CHU

    Citation
    NG SHING CHIT v. LEE KIN CHU
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCA1228/2015

    Adjournment was granted because the defendant's recent and serious illness, supported by a hospital note, rendered her a material witness whose attendance was necessary; the plaintiff's interest was not irreparably prejudiced given the relief sought (transfer subject to life interest) and the plaintiff did not oppose an adjournment provided corroborating affirmation was filed, so the trial dates were vacated and a direction hearing fixed.