Read the full judgment text of HCCT 29/2013 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 12 June 2015 before Hon Anthony Chan J.
Construction law — Procedural directions — Exchange of factual witness statements — Delay in compliance — Interpretation of existing court directions — Application for unless order — Court rejects argument that exchange can be deferred until after completion of inspection of documents — Court emphasizes strict timetable to prepare for trial scheduled for March 2016 — Lack of adequate evidence to justify delay or request extension — Court permits supplemental statements to address incomplete rectification works — Application for unless order granted to ensure timely progression of case.
Legal issues: Whether an unless order should be granted for failure to exchange factual witness statements
Outcome: Unless order granted against Metta for failure to exchange witness statements.
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