[2025] HKLdT 20, WING MING GARMENT FACTORY LTD V. THE INCORPORATED OWNERS OF WING MING INDUSTRIAL CENTRE - Judgment, Outcome & Holding

Judges (1)

Counsel (7)

Hampton, Winter & Glynn Firm Howell & Co Firm Arthur Wong Counsel Respondent Axis Yu Counsel Applicant Chantel Lin Counsel Applicant Kenny Lin Counsel Applicant Nicholas Cooney Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

The Incorporated Owners of Wing Ming Industrial Centre Respondent Wing Ming Garment Factory Limited Applicant

Summary

Wing Ming Garment Factory applied under section 31 of the Building Management Ordinance to dissolve the management committee of Wing Ming Industrial Centre, alleging mismanagement and improper conduct. After a 9-day trial, the court found several of the complaints substantiated, including issues with the management committee's conduct. The IO was ordered to pay 70% of the applicant's costs, reflecting partial success.

Statutes Cited

Building Management Ordinance

s 31

Buildings Ordinance (Cap 123)

Cases Cited (11)

UK (1)

[2006] 4 All ER 1276

HK (10)

[1995] 2 HKC 11 [1996] 4 HKC 278 [2001] 2 HKC 713 [2004] 1 HKC 434 [2005] 1 HKLRD 309 [2005] 2 HKLRD 795 [2020] 2 HKLRD 1320 [2020] HKCFI 2923 [2021] HKCA 1598 [2023] HKCFI 2184