Read the full judgment text of FAMV 000017/1999 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 23 September 1999 before Mr Justice Litton PJ, Mr Justice Ching PJ and Mr Justice Bokhary PJ.
Civil procedure – leave to appeal – civil liability for breach of statutory duty – independent contractor – contractor with no relevant expertise – sub-contract requiring independent contractor to provide safety measures – Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance Cap. 59 – Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations – Manwaring v. Billington – Ginty v. Belmont Building Supplies – Ross v. Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers – Boyle v. Kodak – question of great and general importance – leave to appeal granted – security for costs application dismissed – conditional leave requiring $50,000 security
Legal issues: Civil liability for breach of statutory duty to independent contractor
Outcome: Leave to appeal granted; application for security for costs dismissed.