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Hong Kong liquidation voluntary and compulsory

Re Pan Sutong

[2023] HKCFI 2620
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2023
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court clarified the test for challenging proof of debt for voting purposes in insolvency proceedings.

Key Principle

Court clarified the test for challenging proof of debt for voting purposes in insolvency proceedings.

Area of Law

insolvency

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