4 Jan 2002
CHOW SANG SANG JEWELLERY CO. LTD. v. RYODEN LIFT AND ESCALATOR CO. LTD. AND OTHERS
- Citation
- CHOW SANG SANG JEWELLERY CO. LTD. v. RYODEN LIFT AND ESCALATOR CO. LTD. AND OTHERS
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA7987/1997
The court held that ordering a preliminary trial solely on the cause and seat of the fire was not just and convenient because it would not be determinative of liability, would likely duplicate witness and expert evidence, risk delay from appeals, and would not produce substantial savings in time or costs. However, the court found it just and convenient to order a split trial separating liability from quantum and directed further directions to ensure a just, speedy and economical disposal of liability issues.