Hong Kong Case Law: Decisions & Judgments | LexChat

Topic

Garnishee and bankruptcy enforcement

Legal area

Court

24 Jun 2019

WANGHAI DEVELOPMENT LTD (formerly known as CHANGHONG OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT LTD) v. LEUNG YU FUNG

Citation

[2019] HKCFI 1628
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCA1860/2015

The delay in seeking leave to appeal was substantial (approximately one year) and inexcusable given evidence the defendant knew of the order; the amended defence did not disclose any reasonable defence in light of the defendant's own admission of fraudulent misappropriation; accordingly leave to appeal out of time was refused and the summons dismissed, with costs awarded to the plaintiff.
10 Dec 2012

LING DAI HONG v. WONG YU CHO ROLLY

Citation

LING DAI HONG v. WONG YU CHO ROLLY
Court

Court of Appeal
Case number

CACV198/2012

Defendant demonstrated no credible assets or evidence and has a history of steps to avoid enforcement; defendant failed to show countervailing factors or a reasonable prospect of success on appeal; security for costs of HK$100,000 ordered within 60 days, proceedings stayed pending compliance; defendant's summons dismissed; plaintiff's costs of the two applications summarily assessed at HK$36,308.33 and awarded to plaintiff.