Read the full judgment text of HCCT 57/2016 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 9 July 2019 before Hon Mimmie Chan J.
Construction law — Contract dispute — Recovery of costs — Counterclaim for extra costs — Court found no extra or additional costs beyond contract rate were incurred by Defendant. Defendant’s claim for damages disallowed due to lack of pleading or evidence. Plaintiff’s original claim largely successful with $2,154,473.28 awarded from $3,618,314.70 claimed after disallowance and abandonment of certain claims. Costs awarded to Plaintiff on indemnity basis. Interest awarded on judgment sum at enhanced rates post-sanctioned offer refusal under Order 22 rule 24. Plaintiff entitled to enhanced interest on costs. Outcome: Plaintiff’s claim allowed; Defendant’s counterclaim dismissed; costs and interest orders favourable to Plaintiff issued.
Outcome: Plaintiff’s claim allowed in the sum of $2,154,473.28; Defendant’s counterclaim disallowed; Plaintiff entitled to costs on an indemnity basis from 28 September 2018; interest allowed on judgment sum at specified rates.
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