Deposit Dispute And Liability

Summary

Chen is dealing with a deposit dispute after a contractors worker damaged a vase, leading to a $20,000 forfeiture, though the replacement cost was $10,000. He may need to negotiate with the management office. Additionally, a resident, Anita, was injured due to the contractors negligence, potentially involving both the contractor and Chen in liability. Anitas legal action is a civil litigation case seeking $3M for personal injury. Consulting a lawyer is crucial for Chen to address both the deposit issue and liability concerns. Understanding the roles of law in maintaining order, protecting rights, resolving disputes, and promoting social justice is essential.

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Last week, the management office told Chen that Bing, a worker of Ah Q, crashed a large vase in the lift lobby while delivering building materials. The management office therefore forfeited Chen’s deposit of $*,*. However, replacing the vase only cost $*,*, and Chen was dissatisfied with the decision to forfeit the deposit. Moreover, when Bing was delivering the building materials, he left sand and mud in the corridor, causing a resident, Anita, to lose her balance and fall. Anita was found to have her right arm fractured. Anita now intends to take legal action to recover approximately $3M from Ah Q.
For Chen's situation, here are some key points:
- Deposit Forfeiture: Chen could argue that the deposit should only cover the actual damage cost ($*,*). He may need to negotiate or mediate with the management office.

- Injury Liability: Anita's case could involve both Ah Q Engineering and Chen. Consulting a lawyer is essential to understand the liability distribution.
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According to Hong Kong law,Explain the roles of law in modern society, and distinguish criminal offences from civil litigation. Discuss the nature of the action of Anita against Ah Q.
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Roles of Law in Modern Society:
- Maintain Order: Laws regulate behavior and ensure societal stability.
- Protect Rights and Liberties: Safeguard individual freedoms and rights.
- Resolve Disputes: Provide mechanisms for resolving conflicts.
- Promote Social Justice: Ensure fairness and equality.
Criminal Offences vs. Civil Litigation:
- Criminal Offences:
- Wrongdoings against society.
- Prosecuted by the state.
- Penalties include imprisonment, fines, or community service.
- Civil Litigation:
- Disputes between individuals or organizations.
- Plaintiffs seek compensation or specific performance.
- Includes torts, contracts, property disputes.
Anita vs. Ah Q:
- Nature of Action: Civil litigation.
- Claim: Negligence causing personal injury.
- Compensation: Anita seeks $3M for her fractured arm.

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