GARSON REAL PROPERTY AGENCIES (H.K.) LTD (in liquidation) v. HO PUI FONG

HCA 1648/2017 and
HCCW 342/2014

[2021] HKCFI 3100

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

ACTION NO 1648 OF 2017

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

COMPANIES WINDING-UP PROCEEDINGS NO 342 OF 2014

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(Consolidated by the Order of Mr Recorder S. Wong, SC dated 26^th November 2019)

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DECISION

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1.  I have to say that it did not bode well for this trial when I was informed that the Defendant had ceased to instruct her solicitors not long before the trial. When the first letter from her family came informing the court that the Defendant had been hospitalised, it did not come as a surprise. On the other hand, it was surprising to know that the Defendant is pregnant, which gave rise to the reason why she had to be hospitalised. I have to say that I can understand that the prospects of litigation constitute serious pressure on the litigants.

2.  Today, the court has received another letter from the Defendant’s family enclosing a letter from the Defendant’s treating doctor which provided some details about the need for her hospitalisation.  I think Mr Ng, who appears for the Plaintiff, is very fair in not resisting the proposition of the Defendant that the trial be adjourned.  In these circumstances, which I find exceptional in terms of the medical evidence, I think the court has little option but to accede to the adjournment application. 

3.  Accordingly, this trial is adjourned to a date to be fixed before any judge with a revised estimate of 4 days.  Costs thrown away by the adjournment be reserved.  There be liberty to apply in respect of the said costs.