Read the full judgment text of HCCT 98/2003 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 12 July 2006 before Hon Reyes J.
Construction and arbitration proceedings concerning a sub-contracting dispute between China-Tech Engineering (Int’l) Ltd. and Jet Haven Ltd. China-Tech claimed $1,427,613.50 for outstanding work on two projects, which Jet Haven disputed, alleging no agreed sum for variation orders and defectiveness in the work, counterclaiming for costs of remedial work. Jet Haven failed to appear at trial, and China-Tech proved its claim through witness evidence. The court accepted China-Tech's entitlement to the claimed amount, rejected the defendant's counterclaim, and ordered judgment in favour of China-Tech with interest and costs, except no order for costs concerning a summons to adduce a witness statement late. The case illustrates the importance of clear proof and attendance in construction contract disputes.
Outcome: Judgment for China-Tech for $1,427,613.50; interest awarded; Jet Haven’s counterclaim dismissed.