THE ASSOCIATION OF EXPATRIATE CIVIL SERVANTS OF HONG KONG (Appellant) v THE SECRETARY FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE (Respondent)

Read the full judgment text of FAMV 4/1998 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 28 November 1997 before Power V-P, Mortimer V-P, Sears J.

Civil service – opening up scheme – localisation policy – allegation of fraud – power to reopen judgment before perfection – Barrell principle – exceptional circumstances – cross-examination – fresh proceedings – appeal order – cross-appeal dismissed – costs

Legal issues: Power to reopen judgment before perfection on grounds of fraud

Outcome: Notices of motion dismissed; appeal order made in terms agreed; cross-appeal dismissed.