Read the full judgment text of FAMV 000013/1998 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 1 September 1998 before Chief Justice Li, Mr Justice Ching PJ and Mr Justice Bokhary PJ.
Civil procedure – appeal – leave to appeal – Court of Final Appeal – appeal as of right – unliquidated damages – s.22(1)(a) Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance – Zuliani v. Veira – strict construction – discretion under s.22(1)(b) – personal injury – employer's liability – damages – pain and suffering – loss of amenities – loss of earning capacity – post-concussional syndrome – 2% disability – no reasonable prospects of higher award – application dismissed.
Legal issues: Appeal as of right for unliquidated damages · Leave to appeal on merits
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal dismissed.