14 Jan 2002
PETER PO FUN CHAN v.THE HONG KONG SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS
- Citation
- PETER PO FUN CHAN v.THE HONG KONG SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAL637/2001
The Registrar and Council acted lawfully in referring and constituting disciplinary proceedings; anonymous or allegedly unlawfully obtained documents may be considered where they are relevant; no evidence of dishonest handling by Society officers; no breach of Article 14; procedural fairness was observed as the applicant was given opportunities to respond; negligence is properly pursued under the Ordinance without proof of damage; there was no duty to seek advice and the procedural challenges failed.