Case Digest
Hong Kong judgments picked and reviewed by a practicing lawyer. Chosen for public interest, unusual facts, or an important legal principle.
- Emagist Entertainment Ltd v. Nether Games (Hong Kong) Ltd and Others
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-28 · Civil Procedure
On 28 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Chu VP and G Lam JA) handed down its decision in CACV 160/2022, [2026] HKCA 1615, granting the Respondents' application for security for costs in Emagist Entertainment Ltd v Nether Games (Hong Kong) Ltd and Others, though only in the reduced sum of HK$700,000 rather than the HK$2,000,000 sought. Mr Michael Ng, instructed by Messrs So, Lung & Associates, acted for the successful Respondents. Mr Ian Chau, instructed by Messrs Wong, Hui & Co, appeared for the Appellants.
- Zj v. Hs
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-25 · Family
On 25 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Kwan VP and Cheung JA) handed down judgment in CACV 926/2026 ZJ v HS, allowing the Mother's appeal against Deputy District Judge Matthew Leung's dismissal of her application under the Domestic and Cohabitation Relationship Violence Ordinance (Cap. 189) for an injunction restraining the Father from molesting the children of the family. Ms June Cheung, instructed by Withers, acted for the successful Petitioner.
- China Evergrande Group (in Liquidation) v. Pricewaterhousecoopers (A Firm) and Others
High Court CFI · 2026-08-26 · Civil Procedure
On 26 August 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Patrick Fung SC handed down judgment in HCA 548/2024, dismissing PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited's ("International") strike-out application against China Evergrande Group (In Liquidation)'s tort claim. Mr Adrian Beltrami KC, Mr Charles Manzoni SC and Ms Cherry Xu, instructed by Karas So LLP, acted for the successful Plaintiff.
- 香港特別行政區 訴 許銳生
High Court CFI · 2026-08-25 · Criminal
On 25 August 2026, Deputy Judge Wong Si-lai in the Court of First Instance handed down judgment in HKSAR v Hui Rui Sheng (許銳生), HCMA 441/2025, dismissing the appellant's appeal against both conviction and sentence for two counts of indecent assault under s.122(1) of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200). The respondent was represented by Senior Public Prosecutor Mr Li Hei-chit and Public Prosecutor Mr Li Tsz-kin.
- HKSAR v. Meng Caiyi
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-19 · Criminal
On 19 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (K Yeung JA) handed down judgment in HKSAR v. Meng Caiyi (CACC 58/2026, [2026] HKCA 1531), granting the applicant an Appeal Aid Certificate covering both conviction and sentence, and directing that his out-of-time application for leave to appeal be placed before the Full Court directly. Mr Marcus Lee, SPP, appeared for the respondent; the applicant appeared in person.
- M-d, Mp v. M, Mga
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-21 · Family
On 21 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Kwan VP and Cheung JA) determined the wife's summons for leave to adduce further evidence in her appeal from a Family Court ancillary relief judgment. Leave was granted in respect of most of the documents sought, with only the joint correspondence and counsel's note refused. Mr Bernard Man SC, Mr James Wood and Mr Alvin Cheung, instructed by Hugill & Ip, acted for the petitioner/appellant wife.
- 香港特別行政區 訴 鄧立迅
District Court · 2026-08-17 · Criminal
On 17 August 2026, Deputy District Judge Tsui Yee Mei handed down judgment in HKSAR v Tang Lupixun (鄧立迅), DCCC 310/2024, convicting the defendant on two counts of dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of an indictable offence under s.25(1) and (3) of Cap. 455 (the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance). Ms Chan Wing Sum (SCO) and Mr Wan Pui Hin (DO) appeared for the prosecution. Mr Tse Chi Ho SC and Mr Lai Ho Yeung, instructed by Li Ting Kwong Wong Ho Chun Solicitors, acted for the defendant.
- 李 對 甘
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-20 · Family
On 20 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Cheung JA and Chan JA) dismissed all five applications filed by the husband in CAMP 86/2024, refusing his application for leave to appeal out of time against the ancillary relief order made by Deputy District Judge Lo Kit-man on 24 November 2023, and striking out four separate fresh-evidence summonses as well as his application to stay execution of the order for possession. Lin Li Lai LLP appeared for the successful wife; the husband, who had acted in person throughout, bore costs of HK$60,000 for the leave summons and HK$70,000 for the first two fresh-evidence summonses on a summary basis.
- HKSAR v. Ma Che Hou
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-06 · Criminal
On 6 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Macrae Acting CJHC, Zervos and K Yeung JJA) dismissed the appeal against sentence in HKSAR v Ma Che Hou (CACC 242/2024), affirming a 56-month term imposed after a guilty plea to conspiracy to defraud. Mr Ira Lui (ADPP) and Mr Jason Lau (SPP), instructed by the Department of Justice, acted for the respondent.
- Mammy Pancake Co Ltd v. Carla Day Ltd and Others
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-19 · Civil Procedure
On 19 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Cheung and Au JJA) handed down its decision in CACV 401/2025, Mammy Pancake Company Limited v Carla Day Limited & Ors, allowing the plaintiff's application for security for costs of the defendants' appeal. Mr Patrick Chong, instructed by Au & Vrijmoed, acted for the successful plaintiff.