Read the full judgment text of HCCT 19/2007 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 13 March 2008 before Hon Reyes J in Chambers.
Construction law — Sub-contractual waterproofing — Default judgment — Application to set aside — Requirements for setting aside default judgment include explanation for delay and reasonable prospect of defence — No good excuse for failure to file Defence within granted extension — Grounds of defence including cleaning responsibility, alleged damage, passed tests, and complaints from other blocks critically examined — Sub-contract placed cleaning duty on subcontractor — Allegations lacked particulars and credible evidence — Water flooding tests not inconsistent with ten-year guarantee — No relevant complaint from other blocks — Application dismissed accordingly.
Legal issues: Setting aside default judgment
Outcome: Erawan's Summons to set aside the default judgment is dismissed.