Read the full judgment text of FCMC 4046/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 22 May 2023 before 陳玉芬.
Matrimonial proceedings – Leave to appeal – Delay in filing – Service of documents – False document allegation – Costs – District Court – Wife filed for divorce in 2016 on grounds of separation. Husband opposed. 2018 judgment found separation since 2008. 2021 ancillary relief ordered sale of matrimonial home. Husband applied to set aside 2022 sale order claiming non-service and false document. Court refused applications in Feb 2023. Husband applied for leave to appeal. Court held delay of 12 days not severe. Grounds of appeal lacked merit as service was proven, previous order was clerical error, and court file contents were recorded. Costs awarded on standard basis. Wife's own costs under Legal Aid Regulations.
Legal issues: Delay in filing application for leave to appeal · Merits of appeal grounds · Costs assessment
Outcome: Leave to appeal refused; Costs awarded to Petitioner
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