Read the full judgment text of HCMP 1790/2016 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 11 January 2020 before Deputy High Court Judge To.
Probate – Administration – Removal of Administrator – Trustee – Mediation Agreement – Canadian Properties – Accounts – Fiduciary Duty – Costs – John Chang Wing Ka John sought removal of Chang Wing Dee as administrator of the Estates of their parents. Chang Wing Dee counterclaimed removal of John as trustee of Canadian properties. Court held WD not incompetent or in conflict of interest. Mediation Agreement intended WD to administer Canadian properties. John removed as trustee due to breach of fiduciary duty and failure to account. Accountant and valuer appointed. Costs indemnity.
Legal issues: Removal of Administrator · Scope of Administrator Appointment · Removal of Trustee · Appointment of Accountant and Valuer · Costs
Outcome: John's summonses dismissed. WD not removed as administrator. John removed as trustee of the Trust. WD appointed as trustee. Accountant and valuer appointed. Costs awarded.
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