9 Nov 2005
TANG WING PUI v. HO PUI LING t/a WING HING MEAT CO (PORK DEPT)
- Citation
- TANG WING PUI v. HO PUI LING t/a WING HING MEAT CO (PORK DEPT)
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI364/2001
Madam Ho retained sufficient control over the common entrance (a common area) and therefore was an occupier who owed the statutory common duty of care to visitors; she failed to take reasonable care to keep the entrance safe (spillage from ice) and is liable in negligence; plaintiff was not contributorily negligent; damages awarded as calculated.