8 Feb 2022
LAWIN (H.K.) LTD v. NG YAU FONG YVONNE
- Citation
- [2022] HKCFI 410
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA640/2011
On the evidence the parties ran the projects as a partnership rather than a simple principal‑agent relationship; Hung had authority in the ordinary course to sell developed units and some sales (notably Lots 154A‑D and the Lot 2442 sales to purchasers) bind the partnership; the alleged oral Lot 154 Agreement and Lot 2441 Agreement were not proved with requisite certainty and are not enforceable; assignments to Lawin are to be set aside where they defeated prior valid sales and Lawin was not a bona fide purchaser for value; many expenses advanced by Hung for project development are accepted as…