Read the full judgment text of HCA 006588/1994 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 10 March 1995 before Findlay J.
Gaming and wagering – Conflict of laws – Gambling debt incurred in Nevada – Whether loan for gambling recoverable in Hong Kong – Gaming Act 1710 – Whether transaction constituted a loan – Plaintiff casino extended credit to defendant who signed markers – Defendant failed to repay – Plaintiff obtained summary judgment – Defendant appealed – Held, Hong Kong law does not govern conduct unconnected with jurisdiction – Transaction was a loan – Appeal dismissed with costs – Leave granted to argue costs and attorneys' fees under markers.
Legal issues: Recoverability of gambling debt under Gaming Act 1710 · Whether the transaction constituted a loan
Outcome: Appeal dismissed with costs.