Nature and burden of proof in sanction proceedings re privatization of listed company — whether share splitting could be taken into account — whether majority obtained through share splitting represented interests of the class
Principles on striking out in winding-up petition where buy-out is alternative relief — more appropriate to stay rather than to strike out winding-up relief where there is a possibility that it may prove impossible to require respondent to purchase petitioner’s shares on reasonable terms
Whether exclusive jurisdiction clause in contract of carriage “unconscionable” for the purpose of s.5 of Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance — whether court could refuse stay of proceedings commenced in breach of exclusive jurisdiction clause
Contractual discretion conferred on Director of Lands by design, disposition and height clause in Government lease — whether limited by parties’ “reasonable or legitimate expectations”
Principles governing appointment of provisional liquidators under s. 193 of Companies Ordinance
Whether mortgagee in Hong Kong can rely on right to possession at common law before default by mortgagor — whether statutory mutual set-off under s.35 of Bankruptcy Ordinance applicable in the case of non-pecuniary claim
Application to convene EGM under s.114B of Companies Ordinance — whether right to have a quorum could be regarded as a class right attached to shares of minority shareholders
