Wembley accuses officials of 'oppressive litigation' in failed court action over pitch
The 'oppressive litigation' used by the government in its failed attempt to hold Hong Kong Stadium's former management firm liable for a defective pitch should result in it footing the entire legal bill, the Court of First Instance heard yesterday.
The submission came as Wembley International (HK) and its parent company, Wembley Plc, argued for indemnity costs over the breach of contract claim.
Last March, Mr Justice William Stone absolved Wembley of any wrongdoing and instead criticised the government's tactics.
At the time, he said: 'This has not been attractive litigation. The case as mounted by the government sought to level every possible allegation which could be identified against the former manager of the stadium.
'The manner in which this case has been conducted strikes me as ill-considered at best and, at worst, little short of oppressive.