Hong Kong statutory demandunjust enrichment

Kho Luis Fabregas v Wu You

[2026] HKCFI 125

JurisdictionHong Kong

CourtCourt of First Instance of the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR

Year2026

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A restitutionary claim founded on unjust enrichment can constitute a debt for a 'liquidated sum' capable of supporting a statutory demand in bankruptcy/winding-up proceedings, provided the amount is ascertainable, so a statutory demand is not confined to claims in contract or for a pre-quantified debt.

Area of Law

insolvency

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