Hong Kong Case Law

9 May 2024

ALUHOUSE COMPANY LTD v. SUCCESS LANE DEVELOPMENT LTD

Citation

[2024] HKCFI 1280

Court

Court of First Instance

Case number

HCMP967/2023

Because the defendant repeatedly refused to bank cheques, failed to confirm it would not present a winding‑up petition despite being asked, and remained bound by existing district court costs orders, the plaintiff was justified in obtaining an injunction and is entitled to its costs of the action on an indemnity basis, to be taxed if not agreed.

• Statutory demand
• Injunction restraining presentation of winding‑up petition
• Set‑off
• Post‑judgment interest
• Costs on indemnity basis
• Taxation of costs