Read the full judgment text of FAMV19/2011 on BabelCite. This Court of Final Appeal judgment was delivered on 1 November 2011 before Mr Justice Chan Acting CJ, Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ.
Civil procedure – application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal – Employees' Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282) – concurrent findings of fact – exceptional circumstances – reasonably arguable grounds – court will not interfere with concurrent findings absent compelling reason – trial judge entitled to prefer witness’s evidence – applicant alleged accident at work causing injuries – superior denied accident – judge found superior credible – medical reports did not confirm serious injury – no corroborating witness called – application dismissed – no order as to costs.
Legal issues: Application for leave to appeal – concurrent findings of fact
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal dismissed.