18 May 1999
INVESTASIA LTD. AND ANOTHER v. KODANSHA CO. LTD. AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- INVESTASIA LTD. AND ANOTHER v. KODANSHA CO. LTD. AND ANOTHER
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA12519/1997
The court held Hong Kong was the natural forum because the plaintiffs established a reputation and sufficient connection with Hong Kong and the scale and sensational nature of the publications (including 157 magazine copies in Hong Kong and internet publication) made the complaint substantial; accordingly leave to proceed in respect of torts and damage in Hong Kong was properly available and the defendants' appeals were dismissed.