28 Apr 2017
SHENZHEN CTS INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO LTD AND ANOTHER v. DAJIANG INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CO LTD
- Citation
- SHENZHEN CTS INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO LTD AND ANOTHER v. DAJIANG INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CO LTD
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA1927/2016
The stay was dismissed because the defendant by its conduct had submitted to Hong Kong jurisdiction (having sought interlocutory relief including security and striking out), it failed to demonstrate any arguable defence such as would justify a stay, and Hong Kong is the natural forum with the most real and substantial connection (witnesses, evidence, detained cargo); clause 19 did not oust Hong Kong jurisdiction and PRC proceedings did not render the GZ Court clearly more appropriate.