26 Oct 1984
YIP PUN LEUNG v. CHI SHING INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD
- Citation
- YIP PUN LEUNG v. CHI SHING INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA6071/1981
The machine was dangerous and the defendant breached its statutory duty and was negligent by tolerating the risky practice; the plaintiff was also negligent; liability was apportioned equally (50% contributory negligence), damages were assessed at HKD195,125.48, reduced for contributory negligence and offset by a Workmen's Compensation award, resulting in judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of HKD58,355 plus interest and costs.