Lctd v. Ckmc

FCMC 6340/2018

[2024] HKFC 129

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES NO. 6340 OF 2018

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D E C I S I O N
(Summary Assessment of Costs)

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1.On 7 May 2024, I dismissed the Interveners’ summons to file and serve Reply out of time. I awarded costs to the Petitioner payable by the Interveners to be summarily assessed with certificate for one counsel.

2.On the same day, I also dismissed The Respondent’s summons to file and serve her witness’ affirmation out of time. I awarded costs to the Petitioner payable by the Respondent to be summarily assessed with certificate for one counsel.

3.The Petitioner lodged his statements of costs as directed. No objections were received from the Interveners and Respondent. However, I note that the Petitioner is now claiming costs for two counsel instead of one. I would deduct that part of counsel fees therefrom.

4.The costs of the Interveners’ summons are now summarily assessed at HK$65,000 payable by the Interveners jointly and severally forthwith.

5.The costs of the Respondent’s summons are now summarily assessed at HK$21,000 payable by the Respondent forthwith.

Representation:

Messrs. Ip & Heathfield, solicitors for the Petitioner

Respondent represented by Messrs. K.L. Chan & Co., solicitors but made no submission

Interveners represented by Messrs. Hart Giles, solicitors but made no submission