20 Dec 2024
ANTHONIA LOUISE ZOYA ANTON v. HONG KONG AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2024] HKCFI 3656
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI152/2021
Master Leung erred in procedurally dismissing the discovery summons without considering the full procedural history and context (including an agreed stay for mediation and prior directions by Master So). The plaintiff's pre‑accident medical records are necessary for the fair disposal of issues of causation and future loss; the 2nd defendant's delay in issuing the summons was excused by the agreed stay and prompt steps after mediation failed. Appeal allowed in terms of the notice with a reduced scope of discovery; matter remitted for substantive determination of discovery and related direction…