Read the full judgment text of CACV 000278/2003 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 25 February 2004 before Hon Cheung JA, Hon Yuen JA.
Civil Appeal – Maintenance – Arrears – Clean Break – Lump Sum – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap. 192) s.12 – Whether arrears beyond 12 months enforceable – No – Whether lump sum sufficient for clean break – No – Lump sum increased to HK$60,000 – Appeal allowed to extent of increasing lump sum – No order as to costs
Legal issues: Enforcement of arrears of maintenance · Quantum of lump sum for clean break
Outcome: Appeal allowed in part. Lump sum increased from HK$30,000 to HK$60,000. Other terms unchanged.
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