The Appellant is the lessor in a District Court proceeding concerning a lease of a commercial premises to the Respondent, as lessee. At first instance, the Respondent successfully defended the Appellant’s interlocutory application for security for costs. The Appellant unsuccessfully appealed the decision in the Court of Appeal, who upheld the decision at first instance that an order for security for costs should not be made against the Respondent.
Florence Chen appeared for the Respondent, instructed by Shimizu Kokusai Law Office.
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