Read the full judgment text of HCMP 2302/2014 on BabelCite. This 高等法院上訴法庭 judgment was delivered on 12 December 2014 before Hon Lam VP, Poon J.
Costs order — Application for amendment or clarification — Leave to appeal previously refused by Mimmie Chan J and subsequently granted by Court of Appeal — Whether summons for clarification necessary — Court confirms prior interpretation of costs order is correct; words “and preparation” are otiose — Case management discretion of Mimmie Chan J upheld — Plaintiff’s satellite application dismissed with costs — Concerns raised regarding use of public funds given plaintiff is on legal aid and possible imposition of costs under Legal Aid Ordinance — Directions for submissions to be heard and matter to be brought to the attention of Director of Legal Aid.
Legal issues: Interpretation of costs order and leave to appeal procedure
Outcome: The application for amendment or clarification of the costs order is dismissed with costs.
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