Hong Kong disclosurelitigation privilege

Techtronic Product Development Limited and Anor v Fauteux, Denis Gaston

[2024] HKCFI 518

JurisdictionHong Kong

CourtHK Court of First Instance

Year2024

StatusBinding authority

Summary

An implied undertaking exists in HK litigation not to use documents disclosed in proceedings for any collateral or ulterior purpose.

Key Principle

There is an implied undertaking not to use disclosed documents for collateral purposes in litigation.

Area of Law

evidence

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