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Property law [2024] HKCFI 3464

YAN MEI and YAN DONG the Joint and Several Administrators of the Estate of FONG LAP CHUNG GEORGE, Deceased AND ANOTHER v. FONG LAP SHAN

Interim payment was granted in part in a consolidated High Court dispute over House 10, with orders for mortgage shortfall, monthly payments, and rates.

  • Interim payment
  • Use and occupation
  • Constructive trust
  • Possession
  • Mesne profits
  • Mortgage repayments
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Contract [2024] HKDC 1849

LEUNG KAM LIN by her next friend LEUNG WAI MAN v. CHENG MEI WA

The District Court assessed damages after a void tenancy was set aside, awarding market-rent-based compensation, utilities, consequential expenses, interest and costs.

  • Tenancy agreement
  • Common mistake
  • Mental incapacity known to counterparty
  • Use and occupation
  • Restitution and indemnity
  • Interest and costs
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Landlord and tenant SAR DEVELOPMENTS LTD v. WORLDEX STONE CLADDING ENGINEERING LTD

SAR DEVELOPMENTS LTD v. WORLDEX STONE CLADDING ENGINEERING LTD

The District Court ordered interim payment for admitted occupation rent, rejected the counterclaim objection, and declined to order rates because the occupied areas were disputed.

  • Interim payment
  • Rent arrears
  • Mesne profits
  • Rates
  • Use and occupation
  • Interim-payment
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Landlord and tenant RIKON LTD v. WINWAY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LTD AND ANOTHER

RIKON LTD v. WINWAY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LTD AND ANOTHER

The court allowed an interim payment application in part, ordering the 2nd Defendant to pay monthly sums for use and occupation of the premises pending trial.

  • Interim payment
  • Possession
  • Use and occupation
  • Sub‑tenancy
  • Estoppel
  • Mense profits
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Land law MAXON INVESTMENT LTD AND ANOTHER v. SINO LEADER (ASIA) LTD

MAXON INVESTMENT LTD AND ANOTHER v. SINO LEADER (ASIA) LTD

The court dismissed the defendant’s appeal and upheld interim payment orders for use and occupation of premises, finding sufficient control and possession under Order 29 rule 12(b).

  • Interim payment
  • Order 29 rule 12(b) rhc
  • Use and occupation
  • Licence
  • Mense profits
  • Possession
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Landlord and tenant AMBRIDGE INVESTMENTS LTD. v. LEXCON INVESTMENT LTD. AND ANOTHER

AMBRIDGE INVESTMENTS LTD. v. LEXCON INVESTMENT LTD. AND ANOTHER

The High Court dismissed a late application for leave to appeal against an interim payment order, finding the delay unexplained and the proposed appeal unmeritorious.

  • Forfeiture of tenancy
  • Interim payment
  • Leave to appeal out of time
  • Use and occupation
  • Service charges
  • Counterclaim for rental loss
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Property law YU TAI HING CO. LTD. v. SOLAR LIGHT INVESTMENT LTD. AND OTHERS

YU TAI HING CO. LTD. v. SOLAR LIGHT INVESTMENT LTD. AND OTHERS

Appeal dismissed against an interim payment order for use and occupation. The court held that payment to the mortgagor after notice of possession was at the defendant’s risk.

  • Interim payment
  • Use and occupation
  • Vacant possession
  • Mense profit
  • Stay pending appeal
  • Default judgment
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Contract LEE SHU MAN v. CHU WING HING AND ANOTHER

LEE SHU MAN v. CHU WING HING AND ANOTHER

The Court of Appeal allowed an interlocutory appeal and set aside an interim payment order for use and occupation of premises pending a sale dispute.

  • Specific performance
  • Interim payment
  • Use and occupation
  • Mesne profits
  • Interest on purchase price
  • Order 29 rule 12
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Civil procedure ATTORNEY GENERAL v. GEOFFERY WATSON

ATTORNEY GENERAL v. GEOFFERY WATSON

Appeal against a default judgment for possession and mesne profits was allowed because the writ had not in fact been received. The judgment was therefore irregular and set aside.

  • Service of process
  • Setting aside default judgment
  • Mesne profits
  • Use and occupation
  • Rules of court
  • Service-of-process
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