19 May 2023
CHU FUNG CHEE v. APPLE DAILY LTD AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2023] HKCFI 1318
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA888/2021
Extension of time was granted under Order 3 r 5 RHC because defendants showed compelling reasons (law enforcement disruption, management vacuum and appointment of Provisional Liquidators) and an arguable defence that the words 'former Barrister' are not defamatory; the plaintiff's amendment to convert the default judgment summons into a summary judgment was dismissed because Order 14 summary procedure is unavailable for libel claims and the supporting affidavit did not contain the mandatory statement of belief that there is no defence; consequentially the default judgment summons was dismisse…