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Sir Elly Kadoorie & Sons Ltd v Samantha Jane Bradley

[2024] HKCA 747
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal considered whether a company has standing to bring a claim for harassment under Hong Kong law.

Key Principle

Court of Appeal considered whether a company can sue for harassment.

Area of Law

tort

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