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Sinoearn International Ltd v Hyundai-CCECC Joint Venture

(2013) 16 HKCFAR 632
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtCourt of Final Appeal (Hong Kong)
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

The commercial purpose of a contract is viewed objectively from the perspective of both parties as part of the factual matrix and must be distinguished from the subjective commercial expectations of one party.

Area of Law

Contract & Commercial

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