plaintiff:
- CHOW CHI KEUNG
defendant:
- CHINA LIGHT & POWER COMPANY LIMITED
jurisdiction_code: null
jurisdiction_name: null
case_location:
- 香港特別行政區
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
case_reason: >-
  Applicant, Chow Chi Keung, claims compensation from respondent, China Light & Power Company Limited,
  for diminution in value of property due to registration of statutory electricity easement under the
case_object:
- compensation
judgment_result:
- charge: Diminution of property value (quantum issue)
  result: Partially allowed. The court determined that while the value of the applicant's property has
    diminished due to the presence of transmission lines, the exact amount cannot be quantified using
    comparables or unit rates. Compensation is awarded at a lump sum of HK$20,000, with interest from
    March 30, 1981.
judgment_summary: >-
  Chow Chi Keung sued China Light & Power Company Limited for compensation due to a statutory electricity
  easement. The court partially allowed the claim, awarding HK$20,000 with interest, as exact diminution
  in property value could not be quantified using comparables or unit rates. Evidence on health and interference
  effects was assessed, but no compensation was granted for anticipated injuries.
involved_entities:
- entity_name: His Honour Judge Cruden
  reason: Presiding Officer in this case, responsible for fact-finding and adjudication.
- entity_name: M.W. Phillips, Esq.
  reason: Member of the Tribunal, participated in the decision-making process.
- entity_name: Chow Chi Keung
  reason: Applicant in this case, seeking compensation for diminution in value of property.
- entity_name: China Light & Power Company Limited
  reason: Respondent in this case, responsible for constructing the 400 KV transmission network.
