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  • 14 May 2026

    關洪川 對 優星投資有限公司及另一人

    Citation
    [2026] HKDC 707
    Court
    District Court
    Case number
    DCCJ4067/2022

    The court found the written leases constituted newly negotiated agreements that did not include any term or reliable evidence that defendants assumed the prior tenant's obligations or promised to reinstate the unit; absent clear contractual provision or credible contemporaneous evidence, defendants were not liable for restoration, rent loss, inspection fees or hotel costs; only proven unpaid government rent of HK$1,212 could be recovered and set off against the deposit; costs awarded against plaintiff at 90% due to partial and late amendments and conduct.

  • 8 Aug 2012

    SHAGANG SHIPPING CO LTD v. GUOFENG ENTERPRISE GROUP LTD

    Citation
    SHAGANG SHIPPING CO LTD v. GUOFENG ENTERPRISE GROUP LTD
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMP536/2012

    Shagang demonstrated genuine, serious and substantial cross-claims under COA 1 exceeding the statutory demand amount; the Relet Agreement and associated payments did not establish an assignment or novation binding on North China for the remaining shipments in the absence of North China's consent; the Loan Agreement was suspect and not shown to extinguish Shagang's claim; accordingly injunctive relief restraining presentation of the winding up petition was granted (order nisi).