Read the full judgment text of HCCT 21/2014 on BabelCite. This 高等法院原訟法庭 judgment was delivered on 21 May 2015 before Hon Mimmie Chan J in Chambers.
Construction law — Contract formation — Whether a binding agreement was made following a meeting and an email dated 27 June — Discovery application refused — Documents requested relating to credit and credibility not relevant or necessary — Discovery after CJR aimed at fair and cost-effective trial — Subcontracts awarded to third party, plaintiff’s claim of agreement rejected — Application for discovery refused with costs to defendant.
Legal issues: Existence of binding agreement
Outcome: Application for discovery refused on grounds of necessity; costs awarded to defendant
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