3 Feb 2023
LEETEX ENTERPRISE LTD v. IP KWOK HUNG
- Citation
- [2023] HKDC 152
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCCJ1879/2018
On the balance of probabilities the court accepted the motor survey and ancillary evidence that repair costs would exceed pre-accident market value; the vehicle was a total loss so the appropriate measure was market value less scrap proceeds (HK$260,000 less HK$110,000 = HK$150,000). The court awarded that sum plus proved towing, motor survey and handling fees, but disallowed vehicle registration search and police photocopying as special damages (these are recoverable as costs). Interest and party-and-party costs were ordered.