Read the full judgment text of HCCT 64/2020 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 31 May 2023 before Hon Mimmie Chan J in Chambers.
Costs order — amendment of pleadings — litigation conduct — interlocutory applications — delay and procrastination — usual costs order and exceptions — Poon Wong Yee See v Lo Sau Woon Diana [2021] HKCFI 3410 — Plaintiff sought leave to amend Reply based on errors in drawings by 1st Defendant — Defendants opposed initially, delayed in confirming position — eventually consented to amendment but parties unable to agree on costs — usual practice is applicant pays costs unless special circumstances — court found Defendants' opposition and delay unjustified and wasteful of court resources — held costs of amendment summons to be in the cause to deter interlocutory skirmishes and promote efficient trial preparation — trial dates not fixed; no material prejudice by amendment refusal — order made accordingly.
Legal issues: Costs order on application for amendment of pleadings
Outcome: 法院裁定修订诉状申请的诉讼费用纳入诉讼因由，由双方依诉讼结果承担。
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