Read the full judgment text of HCCT92/2004 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 10 July 2006 before Hon Waung J.
Construction and arbitration proceedings — Security for costs application — Late application for security for costs considered — Court analyzes skeleton bill of $4.1 million to deduct counterclaim-related costs — Plaintiff concedes approximately 70% of costs attributable to claim — After adjustments, security for costs fixed at $2.4 million — Plaintiff ordered to pay security by payment into court within three days — Application granted accordingly.
Legal issues: Security for costs amount
Outcome: Security for costs ordered in favor of the defendant.