6 Aug 1998
CHEER CITY PROPERTIES LTD. and Another v. LUNG TIN INTERNATIONAL LTD. and Another
- Citation
- CHEER CITY PROPERTIES LTD. and Another v. LUNG TIN INTERNATIONAL LTD. and Another
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA12804/1995
The court held that mere negotiation with a holding‑over occupier did not create an implied licence where the landlord had manifested a clear intention to recover possession (evidenced by writ and acceptance of mesne profits); accordingly plaintiffs succeeded and were entitled to damages, but recovery was reduced to reflect unreasonable delay in negotiations (damages limited to 2.5 months for the 1st Defendant and full period for the 2nd Defendant subject to credit for deposit).