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The aim of the Civil Justice Reform (“CJR“) is to improve the cost-effectiveness of the Hong Kong system of civil procedure, reduce its complexity and reduce the delays encountered in litigation, always subject to the fundamental requirements of procedural and substantive justice. The key feature of the CJR is the Court’s duty to take a proactive approach in case management. The new O.25 is key in implementing these objectives.
CJR Alerter: For full analysis of CMCs subscribe to the Sweet & Maxwell CJR Alerter, produced in association with Clifford Chance.
This article is available in [2009] 3 CJRA.
The case of Chan Chun Shing v Chang Chen Chin highlights the importance of bearing in mind and adhering to milestone dates in conducting litigation. It illustrates that the Judiciary will likely adopt a strict approach in dealing with applications for moving milestone dates.
CJR Alerter: For full analysis of this case subscribe to the Sweet & Maxwell CJR Alerter, produced in association with Clifford Chance.
This article is available in [2009] 3 CJRA.
