Read the full judgment text of FCMC 001158/1997 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 January 2000 before H.H. Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance s.17 – Disposition of matrimonial asset – Beneficial ownership – Trust – Husband's application to set aside sale proceeds transfer to mother-in-law – Whether property joint investment or mother's sole investment – Husband's evidence inconsistent and unconvincing – Payments found to be repayment of debts to mother – Property held in trust for mother – Application dismissed – Costs awarded to Wife and Mother
Legal issues: Joint investment of Husband and Wife · Husband's contribution and interest · Sole investment of Wife or Mother · Disposition under Section 17
Outcome: Section 17 application dismissed; costs awarded to Wife and Madam Lee