Read the full judgment text of HCCT000095A/2001 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 30 January 2004 before Hon Burrell J.
Construction and arbitration proceedings — quantum determination after findings of liability — dispute over Variation Orders (VO3A, VO6, VO34, VO44) — court adopts own arithmetic applying liability findings, including allowance for disputed unit rates and duplication of claims — median figures used for unresolved minor disputes — original claim reduced to $2,949,641.00 from $3,466,966.00 — parties had longstanding inability to agree on quantum despite experienced contractors, quantity surveyors, and lawyers — court emphasizes balancing evidence where issues are borderline, adopting a robust approach to provide final decision — outcome adjusts quantum and makes no order as to costs arising from this application.
Outcome: The court adopted its own arithmetic to quantify quantum on disputed Variation Orders, awarding Technicom $2,949,641.00 for TOP 1 works, adjusting previous claims accordingly and making no order as to costs for the quantum application.