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Hong Kong Case Law

Authority to sue in company's name
  • 26 Jul 2007

    YICK FONG ENTERPRISES LTD v. CHENG CHUI CHEE MICHAEL AND ANOTHER

    Citation
    YICK FONG ENTERPRISES LTD v. CHENG CHUI CHEE MICHAEL AND ANOTHER
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCA2724/2006

    Because disputed facts existed on the authority to sue and on factual matters going to the existence of the alleged loan, the court would not strike out on affidavit evidence; the summons was adjourned sine die with liberty to restore, and parties were granted leave to apply for directions to determine authority to sue before the action proceeds.

    • Strike out under order 18 rule 19 rhc
    • Authority to sue in company's name
    • Piercing the corporate veil
    • Appointment of independent administrator
    • Order 15 rule 15 rhc representation of estate