Read the full judgment text of FCMC 11521/2015 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 13 February 2023 before Her Honour Judge Elaine Liu.
Matrimonial Causes – Joinder of parties – Beneficial ownership – Service of summons – Issue estoppel – Abuse of process – Discovery – Section 18 Declaration – District Court – High conflict case – Substantial assets – Companies separate legal entities – Shareholders no interest in company property – Joinder Summons dismissed due to lack of bona fide claim and invalid service – Consent Order precludes reopening beneficial ownership issues – Third Questionnaire partially granted for specific bank accounts and transfers – Children over 18 years old – Section 18 Declaration made – Costs awarded against Respondent.
Legal issues: Joinder of intended respondents · Service of Joinder Summons · Beneficial ownership claim · Issue Estoppel and Abuse of Process · Questionnaire Summons · Section 18 Declaration
Outcome: Joinder Summons dismissed; Leave to file Third Questionnaire granted in part; Section 18 Declaration made.
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