30 May 2016
CARLE, GREGOR v. MAK, CLARENCE t/a CENTURY PRIDE MOTORS CO AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- CARLE, GREGOR v. MAK, CLARENCE t/a CENTURY PRIDE MOTORS CO AND ANOTHER
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCCJ1808/2013
Court held 1st defendant liable: Mark made actionable misrepresentations as to mileage (statutory misrepresentation and in contract/negligence) and breached agent duties by failing to disclose the mileage discrepancy; 2nd defendant not liable because it did not assume responsibility or provide a mileage verification service and plaintiff did not reasonably rely on the brief phone call. Damages awarded to plaintiff against 1st defendant HK$211,148.80 (HK$189,336 loss in value + HK$21,812.80 repairs) plus interest and costs.