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Hong Kong professional negligence

Yeung Wing Wah v Chui Tsan Kit

[2026] HKCFI 695
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2026
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Professionals cannot guarantee specific results and may be liable for substantial damages where they fail to meet the required standard of care in performing their duties.

Key Principle

Professionals cannot guarantee specific results for clients and may be liable for substantial damages if they fail in their duties.

Area of Law

tort

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