Read the full judgment text of HCCT 87/2023 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 18 July 2025 before Hon Mimmie Chan J.
Arbitration — Setting aside settlement agreement treated as arbitral award — Procedural order challenges — Security for costs application — Delay in application — Arbitration Ordinance sections 66 and 81 — Order 23 rule 1 RHC and Companies Ordinance s.905 — Court emphasizes the importance of expeditious conduct on the Arbitration List to uphold the Ordinance’s objective of speedy dispute resolution. Defendant's application for security for costs issued two months before substantive hearing after long delay since commencement was dismissed for lack of exceptional circumstances justifying delay. Interlocutory skirmishes discouraged as they detract from substantive hearing preparation and cause uncertainty. The Court reaffirmed its practice to prevent unilateral fixation of hearing dates for summonses on different subjects on same day. Ultimately, no orders were made on the expunge summons; the security summons was withdrawn. Cost consequences for unwarranted applications were highlighted. The substantive hearing remains listed for September 2025.
Legal issues: Security for costs application and delay
Outcome: Security for costs application dismissed due to delay; no orders made on Expunge Summons.
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