Read the full judgment text of HCCT 145/2024 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 13 February 2025 before Hon Mimmie Chan J in Chambers.
Arbitration — Enforcement — Application to extend time to set aside Enforcement Order — Whether extension of time granted — Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 609) section 84(1) and Order 73 rule 10(6A) RHC — Duty to give clear notice of grounds and evidence when applying to set aside — Defendant delayed over statutory period without compelling reasons — Alleged change in management committee and difficulty obtaining documents insufficient — Defendant attended arbitration hearings and had notice of proceedings — Claims of arbitration agreement invalidity and arbitrator bias rejected — Defendant’s delay and inaction amounted to acceptance of award — Extension of time refused — Time Summons dismissed with costs against Defendant on indemnity basis with counsel certificate.
Legal issues: Whether extension of time should be granted under the Time Summons
Outcome: The Time Summons is dismissed; the application for extension of time to apply to set aside the Enforcement Order is refused.
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