Hong Kong Case Law: Decisions & Judgments | LexChat

Topic

Assessment of special and general damages

Legal area

Court

9 Aug 1985

LAW HOI CHUEN v. GRANDEUR CONSTRUCTION CO

Citation

LAW HOI CHUEN v. GRANDEUR CONSTRUCTION CO
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCA5628/1981

Defendant breached its duty by failing to provide a safe system of work, scaffolding and safety equipment; plaintiff was not contributorily negligent on the evidence; plaintiff entitled to full damages as assessed (special damages, past and future loss of earnings and substantial general damages) plus interest as ordered and costs to plaintiff.
27 Jun 1974

JENNY RIDDELL v. LUI KWONG HONG AND ANOTHER

Citation

JENNY RIDDELL v. LUI KWONG HONG AND ANOTHER
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCA2406/1972

Both parties were negligent: plaintiff failed to take adequate lookout and bore the greater share of responsibility; first defendant could and should have swerved within his lane; liability apportioned 85% to plaintiff and 15% to first defendant; plaintiff entitled to 15% of total assessed damages of $79,828, resulting in judgment of $11,974.20 against both defendants, owner jointly liable.