22 Oct 2019
CHINA CINDA (HK) ASSET MANAGEMENT CO., LTD v. LINCA INDUSTRY (HONG KONG) HOLDINGS CO LTD
- Citation
- [2019] HKCFI 2565
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA1428/2018
The court held that the defence of non est factum is confined to narrow limits, will not succeed where the mistake relates to the legal effect of the document or where the signer failed to check documents signed in the course of business, and requires exceptional circumstances supported by very cogent evidence; absent such evidence the plea must be rejected.
- Non est factum
- Plea of mistake as to legal effect
- Share subscription
- Option deed