Read the full judgment text of FCMC 245/2017 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 13 April 2018 before 區域法院暫委法官周博芬.
Matrimonial proceedings – beneficial ownership of properties – joinder of intervener – venue of dispute – High Court action vs. Divorce Proceedings – s.17 Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance application – Father filed divorce petition before High Court action against Son – Court held property dispute should be heard in Matrimonial Proceedings to avoid parallel proceedings and inconsistent judgments – Son joined as party – Preliminary issue and s.17 application allowed in this court.
Legal issues: Venue of beneficial ownership dispute · Joinder of Intervener
Outcome: Application granted. Son joined as party. Preliminary issue and s.17 application allowed in this court.
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