Hong Kong Case Law

6 Feb 2018

MGA ENTERTAINMENT INC. v. JEAN CHRISTOPHE BUREUIL

Citation

[2018] HKCFI 354

Court

Court of First Instance

Case number

HCMP1036/2017

Registration of the French judgments was upheld because French law prescribes a 10‑year enforcement limitation and the defendant's set-off was unsubstantiated; the defendant's prolonged failure to file evidence and non‑appearance justified dismissal and an indemnity costs award.

• Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
• Limitation period for enforcement
• Set-off in enforcement proceedings
• Indemnity costs
• Non‑appearance consequences