The Standard reports the Legislative Council may launch a historic lawsuit against New World China Land chairman Henry Cheng Kar- shun if he refuses to appear next Wednesday at a subcommittee inquiry into former housing chief Leung Chin- man's post-retirement employment.

Despite Cheng's threat of seeking a judicial review to keep him from attending, subcommittee chairwoman Li Fung-ying said yesterday the panel will call Cheng and executive director Stewart Leung Chi-kin among other witnesses as scheduled.

Cheng and Leung attended the hearing in April but filed lawyers' letters in May and June, demanding they not be called for further appearances or to provide statements.

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