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Hong Kong Case Law

Petition validity
  • 10 Jul 2004

    RE JOHN WANG

    Citation
    RE JOHN WANG
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCB21646/2003

    The debtor failed to show a bona fide dispute on substantial grounds; the petition was properly presented by Bank of China through duly authorized agents under the Power and Deed of Substitution, non‑compliance with Practice Directions regarding seal formalities was a technical defect which could be waived, the Power was not shown to have been validly revoked, and accordingly a bankruptcy order was made against the debtor.