11 Dec 1998
FOSHAN HUA DA INDUSTRIAL CO. v. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER (a firm)
- Citation
- FOSHAN HUA DA INDUSTRIAL CO. v. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER (a firm)
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA12997/1995
The retainer was limited to preparing documentation and incidental advice for an HK$8.5m advance; the defendant warned the plaintiff about the missing original share certificates and advised waiting and alternatives; the plaintiff elected to proceed despite warnings; on the evidence the defendant did not breach its contractual or tortious duties and plaintiff's claim failed.