Read the full judgment text of HCA 004089/1994 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 10 November 1994.
1. The Plaintiff, Mercedes-Benz AG ("Mercedes"), is the well- known manufacturer of motor vehicles. On 30th April 1994, it commenced proceedings in Hong Kong against the Defendants. However, on 22nd August 1994, it discontinued the proceedings against the 2nd Defendant, Intercontinental Resources Company Ltd. ("IRCL"). The remaining Defendant, Mr. Leiduck, now disputes the jurisdiction of the court in Hong Kong to entertain the claim against him. In order to understand how the dispute as to juri