Read the full judgment text of FCMC 9860/2005 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 15 June 2011 before 區域法院暫委法官翁喬奇.
Matrimonial Causes Ordinance – Additional Fee – Interest – Injunction – Jurisdiction – Ancillary Relief – Decree Absolute – Compliance – Petitioner – Respondent – Petitioner claimed Respondent failed to comply with 2007 ancillary relief order (lump sum, property sale). Respondent claimed Petitioner delayed Decree Absolute and cooperation. Court found Petitioner caused delays in Decree Absolute application, bank account closure, and title deeds. Whether additional fee and interest payable under s.53B(1) and s.53A(2); Whether injunction warranted; Whether Family Court has jurisdiction over Respondent's damages claim. Petitioner's claims dismissed. Respondent's claim dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. No costs.
Legal issues: Punitive damages (Additional Fee) · Interest · Injunction · Jurisdiction over Respondent's Claim
Outcome: Petitioner's claims for additional fee, interest, and injunction dismissed. Respondent's claim for damages dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction. No costs order.
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