Read the full judgment text of FAMV 20/2006 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 30 May 2006 before Hon Rogers VP, Le Pichon JA, Sakhrani J.
Civil procedure – leave to appeal – Court of Final Appeal – ordinary residence – permission to stay – permanent resident status – right of abode – certiorari – Registration of Persons Tribunal – Director of Immigration – Whether a period of absence from Hong Kong without permission to stay discontinues ordinary residence for permanent resident eligibility – Court found no merit in application – Application for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal issues: Ordinary residence and permission to stay
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal refused.