CHOW KAM FAI, DAVID v. RAMBAS MARKETING CO., LLC
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FAMV000008/2002
FAMV No. 8 of 2002
IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NO. 8 OF 2002 (CIVIL)
(ON APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL
FROM CACV NO. 1055 OF 2001)
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| Between: | ||
| CHOW KAM FAI, DAVID | Applicant | |
| AND | ||
| RAMBAS MARKETING CO., LLC | Respondent |
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Appeal Committee: Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ and Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ
Date of Hearing: 30 September 2002
Date of Determination: 30 September 2002
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D E T E R M I N A T I O N
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Mr Justice Bokhary PJ:
1. Judgment has been obtained against the applicant, and no appeal has been brought against that judgment. In such circumstances, this application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal with a view to obtaining a stay of the proceedings on the ground of forum non-conveniens is not competent. It is dismissed.
[Mr John Griffiths SC for the respondent asked for costs, and Mr Ronny Tong SC for the applicant indicated that he did not oppose costs.]
Mr Justice Bokhary PJ:
2. With costs.
| (Kemal Bokhary) | (Patrick Chan) | (R.A.V. Ribeiro) |
| Permanent Judge | Permanent Judge | Permanent Judge |
Representation:
Mr Ronny K.W. Tong SC and Mr Russell Coleman (instructed by Messrs Wilkinson & Grist) for the applicant
Mr John Griffiths SC and Mr Anthony Houghton (instructed by Messrs Deacons) for the respondent