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Hip Hing Construction Company Limited v Hong Kong Airlines Ltd

[2024] HKCFI 370
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Judicial determination required to assess the extent to which retention monies may be withheld under construction contracts.

Key Principle

The extent to which retention monies can be withheld under construction contracts requires judicial determination.

Area of Law

construction

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