RE: Bake is Cooked28 May 2026 14:04
A bit early for a victory lap, chaebol. You are confusing a procedural rule with a final outcome.
No one is disputing that under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act they have to apply for a stay before filing a substantive Defence to avoid waiving their right to arbitration. Congratulations, you looked up a civil procedure rule.
But you’re acting like applying for a stay means it’s a done deal. It’s an application, not a guarantee. If and when the High Court judge rejects their stay application, the proceedings kick right back into action. At that exact point, Zheng and Zhu will be legally required to file their formal Defence and Counterclaim within a court-mandated deadline, or face Default Judgment.
So yes, Ray’s point stands for the next phase of this fight. You are arguing about what they can do today to stall; everyone else is looking at what they’ll be forced to do when the judge throws out their application. Enjoy the temporary procedural pause.