Read the full judgment text of CAMP 197/2019 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 20 September 2019 before Hon Kwan VP, Barma JA.
Civil procedure – leave to appeal – stay of proceedings – forum non conveniens – lis alibi pendens – collision at sea – cargo loss – application for leave to appeal against refusal to stay action – whether intended appeal has reasonable prospect of success – test under s.14AA High Court Ordinance – no pending relevant action in Shanghai Maritime Court – 'mis-declaration' claim irrelevant to Hong Kong action – limitation proceedings not decisive – application wholly without merit – leave refused – costs order with summary assessment.
Legal issues: Leave to appeal against refusal to stay proceedings for forum non conveniens
Outcome: Leave to appeal refused; application wholly without merit.
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