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Fair treatment for small claim parties in Hong Kong?

01 July 2022 / Dr Ping-fat Sze
Issue: 7985 / Categories: Features , Profession , International
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Ping-fat Sze questions whether parties involved in small claims proceedings are fairly treated
  • Discusses contractual and tortious claims from the Small Claims Tribunal in Hong Kong.
  • Gives example of one building management dispute, suggesting adjudicator was at odds with legal authorities.
  • Suggests parties involved in small claims proceedings may not always be treated fairly and properly, especially where one of the parties is a resourceful entity.

In January 2022, the Civil Justice Council published its final report on the resolution of small claims in England. In order to deal with cases justly and at a proportionate cost, the working party chaired by Judge Barry Cotter QC made a number of recommendations. Most significantly, the parties are expected to resolve their disputes by mediation and in respect of claims of £500 or less, a refusal to do so may result in the claim being stayed, or the defendant deemed to have behaved unreasonably pursuant to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

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