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Bloomsbury International Ltd v Sea Containers Ltd

[1987] HKLR 445
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK High Court
Year1987
StatusBinding authority

Summary

HK court applied American Cyanamid principles to interim injunction application, requiring serious question to be tried and balance of convenience assessment.

Key Principle

HK application of American Cyanamid principles; serious question to be tried; balance of convenience

Area of Law

injunction

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