In Chan Kwok Yuen v Lai Yat Ho & Ors [2025] HKCFI 1011, the Court highlighted the importance of filing skeleton submissions (on time) when seeking an order to continue ex parte injunctive relief on summons day.
Despite allowing the applicant to have the matter adjourned to the next summons day, the Court gave a stark warning that if the applicant or its legal representatives fail to lodge any submissions, and evidence if necessary, to assist the court, they should not be allowed to make any submissions without leave of the court. This may result in an ex parte order lapsing with no order for continuation.
Non-compliance with Practice Direction resulted in cost consequences.
Lavesh Kirpalani, instructed by ATL Law Offices, acted for the Defendants.