27 Jul 1999
The application for summary judgment was dismissed because there exist contested factual issues about whether the undertakings were performed, the genuineness of the transactions and the liability of partners, making the dispute unsuitable for summary disposal under Order 14.
22 Jun 1992
The motion to rescind the receiving order was dismissed because the applicant failed to establish lack of service or any valid ground to rescind; the transfer did not demonstrably discharge the debt and no proper basis for adjournment existed, so the respondents were entitled to dismissal with costs.
14 Jan 1985
The affirmed admission by Lau Chi Wing amounted to suspension of payment constituting an act of bankruptcy, he remained jointly and severally liable for liabilities incurred while a partner, no defence was advanced at hearing and the Official Receiver supported the petition, therefore a receiving order was required and was made with costs and legal aid taxation.
19 Mar 1983
Court preferred the plaintiff's evidence that Realthing Corporation issued four postdated cheques as settlement/consideration for the limited company's indebtedness; defendants failed to specifically plead notice of dishonour so notice was treated as admitted; accordingly the defendant firm was liable and judgment was entered for the plaintiff with interest and costs.
20 May 1976
On the balance of probabilities the plaintiff was not a partner and did not know of any valid dissolution before issue and service of the writ; the respondent's evidence of dissolution was unreliable and documentary and conduct evidence supported continuation of the firm, therefore leave to execute against the respondent was properly granted.