Read the full judgment text of FAMV 000012/2000 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 18 May 2000 before Mr Justice Litton PJ, Mr Justice Ching PJ and Mr Justice Bokhary PJ.
Civil procedure – costs – interpleader proceedings – appeal – leave to appeal – appellate interference with discretion – Court of Appeal quashed Master's and Judge's costs orders against James Tsui – Court of Final Appeal refused leave to appeal, expressing disquiet over the Court of Appeal's approach but finding no basis for further appeal – cost-effectiveness of remedies considered.
Legal issues: Appellate interference with discretion on costs
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal dismissed.