Zy v. Cx

FCMC 7077/2019

[2021] HKFC 97

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES NO. 7077 OF 2019

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Coram: HH Judge C.K. Chan in Chambers (Not Open to Public)

Date of Decision: 12 May 2021

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D E C I S I O N

(Summary Assessment of Costs)

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1.On 28 January 2021, I have made costs orders against the Respondent on the following matters:

(1)  The 1^st Appointment held on 28 January 2021;

(2)  The Petitioner’s inter-parte summons dated 18 September 2020 on the issue of access; and

(3)  The Petitioner’s ex-parte application for committal proceedings against the Respondent.

2.I have also directed that the costs orders are to be summarily assessed which I now do.

3.The costs of the 1^st Appointment on 28 January 2021 are now assessed at $25,000.

4.The costs of the inter-parte summons dated 18 September 2020 are now assessed at $14,000.

5.The costs of the ex-parte application for committal proceedings are now assessed at $12,000.

6.All the above assessed costs are payable by the Respondent forthwith.

Representation:

Messrs. Hon & Co. solicitors for the Petitioner

Messrs. Ip & Heathfield, solicitors for the Respondent