Tang Tim Chue v. Tang Ka Hung Robert and Another

CACV 147/2012

[2018] HKCA 690

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF APPEAL

CIVIL APPEAL NO 147 OF 2012

(ON APPEAL FROM HCMP NO 2506/2009)

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Before: Hon Lam VP, Yuen and Kwan JJA in Court

Date of 1st Respondent’s Summary Bill of Costs: 5 September 2018

Date of Appellant’s Response: 13 September 2018

Date of Judgment on Costs: 16 October 2018

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J U D G M E N T   O N   C O S T S

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Hon Yuen (giving the Judgment of the Court):

1.On 16 August 2018 this court gave Judgment dismissing the Appellant’s appeal against the Judgment of DHCJ Au-Yeung (now Au-Yeung J) in HCMP2506/2009. We made an order nisi that the Appellant pay the costs of the 1^st Respondent executor, which order was made absolute as no application for its variation was made within the period specified in the rules of court. We also directed that the 1^st Respondent be at liberty to file with the court a summary bill of costs to which the Appellant could respond.

2.We have considered the 1^st Respondent’s summary bill of costs filed on 5 September 2018 and the Appellant’s response filed on 13 September 2018.  Upon a gross sum assessment, we take the view that the 1^st Respondent’s claim of $15,046 is modest and reasonable, and we order the Appellant to pay that sum by way of costs. 

Applicant acting in person.

1^st Respondent acting in person.