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Hong Kong Case Law

Liability admitted

  • 12 Dec 2014

    陳澤奮 對 湯天佑及另一人

    Citation
    陳澤奮 對 湯天佑及另一人
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCPI275/2012

    Defendants admitted liability; court accepted that plaintiff suffered initial neck, chest and back injuries from the collision but rejected proof of ongoing neck or right lower limb disability. Surveillance footage and Dr Qin's expert analysis undermined plaintiff's credibility and showed capacity for physical activity; plaintiff failed to prove ongoing incapacity or entitlement to future loss. Court awarded damages for pain, suffering and two months pre‑trial income loss and special damages, totaling HKD202,880, with interest and costs to defendants and apportionment between defendants at 80…

  • 20 Dec 2004

    CHAN CHUNG SAU v. MACRAE DUNCAN JAMES

    Citation
    CHAN CHUNG SAU v. MACRAE DUNCAN JAMES
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCPI288/2003

    Judge preferred Professor Lee's assessment over Dr Lo, found the wrist injury to be relatively minor and plaintiff capable of returning to work, rejected large speculative future earnings claims and extensive long‑term psychiatric treatment costs, and awarded global sums for future loss and medical expenses consistent with the court's evaluation of evidence, leading to a total award of $724,943.50 with specified interest and costs orders.