23 Jan 2009
SUN CHEONG PAPER LTD v. CHIVAS GODOWN CO LTD
- Citation
- SUN CHEONG PAPER LTD v. CHIVAS GODOWN CO LTD
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCCJ1729/2007
Chivas, as occupier in control of the common parts including the Toilet and Staircase, breached its duty by failing to take reasonable steps to keep them safe (inadequate cleaning frequency, poor lighting, failure to address sources of water), that breach caused Mr Lai's injury, Sun Cheong was not negligent or contributorily negligent, Clause 22 could not bar recovery for personal injury caused by negligence due to Cap.71, and therefore Sun Cheong is entitled to indemnity under s.25(1)(b) for the full sums paid and costs.