15 Jun 2020
TOPPING CHANCE DEVELOPMENT LTD v. CCIF CPA LTD formerly known as CHARLES CHAN, IP & FUNG CPA LTD
- Citation
- [2020] HKCA 478
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACV279/2015
The Court dismissed the appeal because on the pleaded facts it was not satisfied that Longyu had an available claim against CCIF with a realistic prospect of success; the pleadings were ambiguous as to duties owed and reliance by Longyu, causation was uncertain, the identity‑of‑defendants issue was not plain and obvious and there was lack of evidence on Mainland law — accordingly striking out the tax claim as reflective loss was inappropriate.