Read the full judgment text of on BabelCite. was delivered on 19 September 1997.
1. This is an appeal from Mr. Justice Rogers, who in actions for breach of copyright has awarded the plaintiffs Oriental Press Group Limited and Oriental Sunday Publisher Limited damages against the defendant Apple Daily Limited falling far short of the amount to which the plaintiffs consider themselves entitled. They accordingly now appeal, asking the court to substitute for the awards made by the judge much more substantial awards in their favour.