Read the full judgment text of HCCT 52/2004 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 20 August 2004 before Hon Reyes J.
Procedure — Arbitration — Application to consolidate three arbitration proceedings under section 6B of the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 341) — Plaintiff sought consolidation of arbitrations involving three defendants at varying stages — First and second arbitrations nearly ready for hearing, third at initial stage — Plaintiff delayed progressing arbitration with Housing Authority and failed to apply for consolidation sooner — Risk of inconsistent judgments due to Plaintiff's own delay — Consolidation at this late stage would cause substantial delay (12 to 18 months) and disproportionate expense to defendants relative to their claims — Court refused consolidation application — Emphasizes importance of timely application for consolidation to avoid prejudice and delay.
Legal issues: Application for consolidation
Outcome: Application for consolidation refused.
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