Read the full judgment text of FAMV 000002/1999 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 24 March 1999 before Chief Justice Li, Mr Justice Litton PJ, Mr Justice Bokhary PJ.
Civil procedure – leave to appeal – extension of time – Court of Final Appeal – divorce – financial provision – avoidance of disposition – concurrent findings of fact – legal costs – The applicant (husband) sought leave to appeal from the Court of Appeal's decision on financial matters following divorce. The application for leave was filed out of time. The Appeal Committee refused to extend time, considering that the matters in dispute did not raise any question of law or principle, were given due consideration by the Court of Appeal, and there were concurrent findings of fact regarding the Mongkok flat. The court also noted the observation that continued litigation would only consume assets in legal costs. No order as to costs against the husband; order for taxation under the Legal Aid Regulations for the wife's costs.
Legal issues: Extension of time for leave to appeal
Outcome: Application for extension of time refused; application for leave to appeal dismissed.