Ng Yiu Chi Eleanor v. Registrar of Companies and Another

CACV 117/2024, [2025] HKCA 680

On appeal from [2024] HKCFI 654

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF APPEAL

CIVIL APPEAL NO 117 OF 2024

(ON APPEAL FROM HCMP NO 1248 OF 2023)

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DECISION ON
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS

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The Court:

1.At the conclusion of the appeal, we dismissed the Plaintiff’s appeal and ordered her to pay the costs of the 2^nd Defendant on indemnity basis to be summarily assessed. We also gave directions for the 2^nd Defendant to file a statement of costs within seven days and the Plaintiff to file a statement of objection within seven days thereafter.

2.In its statement of costs, the 2^nd Defendant seeks costs of HK$382,200. The Plaintiff’s statement of objection suggests that costs of only HK$144,315 should be allowed.

3.In our view, the Plaintiff’s figure is far too low. Taking a broad brush approach, we would assess the 2^nd Defendant’s costs at HK$344,000.

HK & JY Solicitors for the Plaintiff

Philip S W Chan & Co for the 2^nd Defendant