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Hong Kong Leading Case freezing injunctions mareva

Mareva Compania Naviera SA v International Bulkcarriers SA

[1975] 2 Lloyd's Rep 509
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year1975
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Established the Mareva injunction, freezing a defendant's assets to prevent dissipation before judgment, subsequently adopted into HK practice under RHC O.29.

Key Principle

origin of the Mareva injunction; adopted into HK practice under RHC O.29

Area of Law

Injunctive Relief

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