Read the full judgment text of FCMC 004070/1990 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 19 October 1999 before Yam J.
Matrimonial causes – costs – taxation – extension of time – jurisdiction – Rules of the High Court O.62, r.22 – Rules of the High Court O.3, r.5 – Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance Cap.1 s.72 – Whether Court has power to extend time for taxation of costs after expiry of period – Appeal dismissed – Costs awarded to Petitioner. Husband appealed against Master Poon's order extending time for wife to proceed to taxation of costs. Husband argued liability discharged under O.62, r.22(2) after period expired. Court held O.3, r.5 and O.62, r.16 allow extension even after expiry. Appeal dismissed.
Legal issues: Jurisdiction to extend time for taxation of costs
Outcome: Appeal dismissed with costs to the wife Petitioner
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