Read the full judgment text of FCMC 8563/2015 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 17 January 2020 before Deputy District Court Judge 蘇嘉賢.
Matrimonial proceedings – beneficial interest – property dispute – Shenzhen property – presumption of advancement – resulting trust – trustee – costs – decree nisi – The dispute concerned the beneficial interest in a property in Shenzhen registered in the Husband's name. The Father claimed beneficial ownership, while the Wife claimed it was a matrimonial asset. The Court found the Father successfully rebutted the presumption of advancement. The property was built on compensation land from the parents' unit. The Father paid for the property and managed it. The Husband did not pay or receive rent. The Husband holds the property as a trustee for the Father. The Wife was ordered to pay costs.
Legal issues: Background of registration · Rental income · Trustee vs Gift
Outcome: Father and First Respondent's application accepted. Property held on trust for Father. Decree Nisi to become absolute.
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