Read the full judgment text of CACV 321/2002 on BabelCite. This 高等法院上訴法庭 judgment was delivered on 27 May 2003 before Hon Cheung JA and Hon Kwan J.
Civil Procedure — Arbitration — Extension of time to apply for leave to appeal against arbitration award under Section 23 of Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 341) — Delay caused by impecuniosity and late collection of award — Court refuses extension of time — Application for leave to appeal to Court of Final Appeal dismissed — Applicant sought to admit fresh evidence on solicitors' negligence in advice— evidence rejected applying established principles — Appeal as of right refused as appeal interlocutory — Issues not of great public importance — Exceptional circumstances ground not established — Application dismissed with costs to respondent.
Legal issues: Extension of time to apply for leave to appeal · Admission of new evidence on solicitors’ negligence · Whether appeal lies as of right given sum involved · Whether the matter involves great general or public importance · "Or otherwise" ground for leave
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal dismissed with costs.
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