Read the full judgment text of HCCT 64/2023, HCCT 84/2023 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 22 July 2024 before Hon Mimmie Chan J in Chambers.
Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) — Appeal rights — Sections 5 and 6 of Schedule — Leave to appeal required under section 6(5) — High Court Ordinance (Cap.4) section 14(3)(ea)(viii) barring appeal from certain orders — Scope of 'judgment or order under sections 5 or 6 on question of law arising from arbitral award' — Domestic arbitration definition relevance — Court dismissed Sun's application to set aside arbitral award and ruled arbitration agreement was not domestic arbitration triggering Schedule provisions, thus no automatic appeal right. Sun’s appeal against decision refused for lack of leave and no reasonable prospects of success. The Court followed Shell Hong Kong Ltd test on finality, and Haller AG v Vestey International to construe appeal restrictions broadly consistent with arbitration efficiency policy. The decision clarified that leave to appeal against refusal of leave is required to avoid absurd outcomes. Application for leave to appeal and stay dismissed with costs; Counsel certificate granted.
Legal issues: Whether leave to appeal is required under section 6(5) of the Ordinance · Whether the Court’s Decision was final or interlocutory for appeal purposes · Interpretation of section 14(3)(ea)(viii) of the High Court Ordinance
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal in HCCT 64/2023 dismissed with costs; application for leave to appeal in HCCT 84/2023 refused with costs; application for stay of execution dismissed with costs; certificate for Counsel granted.
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