Read the full judgment text of CACV 7/2000 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 24 November 2000 before Hon Leong JA, Le Pichon JA and Cheung J.
Family law – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Jurisdiction to vary property order – Judgment summons – Irregularity – Remittal. Deputy Judge had no power to vary Rhind Order regarding transfer of flat as issue not raised and lacked jurisdiction. Hearing of judgment summons with variation summons irregular as no finding on husband's means. Order set aside and matter remitted. Costs to wife.
Legal issues: Jurisdiction to vary property order · Irregularity of judgment summons hearing
Outcome: Appeal allowed; order of 26 October 1999 set aside; matter remitted to Family Court