7 Jun 2024
MINTING DOME HOLDING LLC v. DENG JIE AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2024] HKCFI 1558
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA1202/2023
Interpreting the exclusive jurisdiction clause by applying PRC Civil Code art.142 and considering related clauses (including the entire agreement clause), the phrase covers disputes 'arising out of and in connection with' the Settlement Agreement; the Present Causes of Action fall within that scope. No strong cause was shown to refuse a stay (fraud allegations did not directly impeach the jurisdiction clause; multiplicity risk was minimal; uncertainty about PRC recognition of crypto-assets was not decisive). Accordingly, the application to set aside leave was dismissed and a permanent stay of…