Read the full judgment text of HCCT 29/2013 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 29 April 2019 before Hon Anthony Chan J in Chambers.
Procedure — Costs — Interest on costs — Costs order deferred after judgment — Whether interest runs from sealed judgment date or costs order date — The court held interest on costs runs from the date of the sealed judgment dated 19 August 2016, not the later costs order dated 15 February 2017. The parties agreed to defer costs issues but did not intend to delay interest on costs. Metta’s contention relying on O. 62, r. 3 and case law was distinguished on facts. The sealed judgment was approved by the parties including Metta’s solicitors without objection. The court found no unfairness or jurisdictional basis to defer interest commencement. Summons by Metta dismissed. Costs of application awarded to Chun Wo.
Legal issues: Interest on costs start date
Outcome: Metta’s summons dismissed; interest on costs runs from 19 August 2016
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