Read the full judgment text of FCMP 27/2018 on BabelCite. This FCMP judgment was delivered on 21 October 2019 before His Honour Judge K K PANG.
Costs – Settlement – Children matter – Financial provision – Exaggerated claim – Order 62 – District Court – Mother successful party but exaggerated claim – Father pays 50% costs – Costs following event – Litigation conduct – Disparity of means – Guardian of Minors Ordinance – Consent Order – Originating Summons – Maintenance – Hospital fees – Form E – Affidavit evidence – No order as to costs principle – Financial provision claims – Broad brush approach – Reasonable conduct – Settlement agreement – 50% reduction – Reserved costs – Taxation – Certificate for counsel
Legal issues: Costs order following settlement · Determination of successful party · Litigation conduct and cost reduction · Children matter costs principle · Disparity between means of parties
Outcome: Father shall pay 50% of Mother’s costs of this action, including all reserved costs, to be taxed if not agreed, with certificate for counsel.