Read the full judgment text of CAMP 89/2019 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 2 August 2019 before Hon Cheung and Chu JJA.
Civil procedure – leave to appeal – extension of time – amendment of pleading – fraud – guarantee – precious metals supplier – High Court Ordinance s.14AA – Rules of the High Court O.59 r.21(2)(i) – order refusing amendment to introduce new claim – no leave required – substantial delay of four months – inadequate explanation – proposed amendment inconsistent with earlier pleadings and settlement – prejudice to plaintiff – application devoid of merits – dismissal – costs on indemnity basis – summary assessment $90,000
Legal issues: Leave to appeal and extension of time
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal and extension of time dismissed.
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