Read the full judgment text of HCMC 1/2019 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 21 May 2020 before Hon B Chu J.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – litigation funding – Family Trust – costs provision – ancillary relief – FDR – quantum – Whether Family Trust is source of funds – Whether H can afford costs – Whether W's amount exaggerated – W's 2nd Summons adjourned sine die with liberty to restore; dismissed upon receipt of HKD 1.5m from Trust – Direction hearing fixed on 3 June 2020 – Costs reserved
Legal issues: Availability of Family Trust funds · H's ability to pay · Quantum of costs
Outcome: W's 2nd Summons adjourned sine die with liberty to restore; dismissed upon parties' solicitors receiving HKD 1.5m from Trustee.
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