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Hong Kong strike out and summary judgment

Manuchar Steel Hong Kong Ltd v Star Pacific Line Pte Ltd

[2014] HKCA 414
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2014
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal affirmed that striking out for want of prosecution requires inordinate and inexcusable delay causing serious prejudice to the defendant.

Key Principle

striking out for want of prosecution; inordinate and inexcusable delay; prejudice

Area of Law

procedure

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