18 Jan 2000
EE KIN YAN t/a KIN SHING ENGINEERING CO. v. HONEYWELL LTD.
- Citation
- EE KIN YAN t/a KIN SHING ENGINEERING CO. v. HONEYWELL LTD.
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCCT8/1995
The cumulative periods of delay were inordinate and inexcusable and attributable to the plaintiff; the defendant did not acquiesce; the delays caused a real risk of an unfair trial because the dispute depends on oral evidence and witness credibility after a long lapse and two key defence witnesses are abroad and uncontactable; prejudice established and dismissal was necessary and granted.