Read the full judgment text of FCMC 000309/1980 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment before H. Wong, D. J..
Family law – ancillary relief – maintenance – costs – unreasonable conduct – scope of appeal – lump sum payment – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – District Court – Appeal from Registrar's decision – Wrong in principle to reduce maintenance to pressure wife to work – Costs awarded due to husband's non-disclosure and dilatory conduct – Maintenance varied to $4,500 – Costs upheld
Legal issues: Scope of appeal · Maintenance assessment · Costs award
Outcome: Appeal allowed in part; maintenance increased to $4,500; costs upheld; lump sum not considered