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Yim Tin Fook & anor v To Cheong Lam

[2025] HKCA 675
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal considered whether questions of law warranted leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal on grounds of great general or public importance.

Key Principle

Addresses questions warranting appeal to the Court of Final Appeal.

Area of Law

procedure

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