Assignment Questions
1. You are a legal executive employed by Messrs. H M Mak & Co.solicitors in Central.
Your firm is consulted by Helene Koo. She shows you a writ issued by Cindy Tang suing
Helene Koo for HK$2 million liquidated damages for a debt action.
The writ was served on Helene in person a few days ago.
Helene informs you that she did borrow the money from Cindy but failed to repay her
on time. Helene is in financial difficulties and does not want to contest the claim.
However, she cannot pay the damages in one lump sum but can pay by instalments.
What advise will you give Helene concerning RHC Order13A?
In your answer, you should clearly explain the procedure involved.
2. Your legal firm is consulted by Shannon Ho who runs a business selling designer hand
bags, ladies shoes and cosmetics.
Shannon had sold and delivered a large quantity of these products to Natalie Wong
amounting to HK$2 million to her warehouse in Fanling.
The goods were delivered to Natalie Wong just before Chinese New Year 2017.
Despite repeated requests by Shannon to pay, Natalie has failed to do so. Shannon
believes that all the goods delivered were of merchantable quality.
She wants you to issue a writ against Natalie claiming HK2 million. She believes that
Natalie has no defence to her claim.
What advise will you give Shannon concerning RHC Order14?
In your answer, you should clearly explain the procedure involved and cite any relevant
cases in support.
3. What are the principal methods of serving a writ issued from the Court of First Instance
on an Individual in Hong Kong?
