Read the full judgment text of FCMC 11635/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 2 August 2019 before Deputy District Judge K.K. PANG.
Costs – Summary assessment – Matrimonial cause – 1st Appointment hearing – Petitioner claimed $47,860 including counsel fee – Respondent argued $9,095.64 – Court found claim excessive as matter involved no complicated issues and preparation work reusable – Allowed 2 hours GC and 30 minutes DH plus $8,000 counsel fee – Total costs assessed at $13,440.
Legal issues: Summary assessment of costs
Outcome: Costs summarily assessed at $13,440 payable by the respondent to the petitioner.