Read the full judgment text of HCMP 1969/2012 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 1 November 2012 before Hon Kwan and Fok JJA.
Family law – custody – leave to appeal – exercise of discretion – res judicata – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – Rules of the High Court – Application for leave to appeal against Deputy District Judge’s decision dismissing variation of custody order – Court held that father failed to establish reasonable prospect of success – High hurdle for appeal court to overturn judicial discretion in custody matters – Deputy Judge’s approach to evidence and findings not at fault – Leave to appeal dismissed – Costs order made
Legal issues: Standard for leave to appeal · Res judicata in custody proceedings · Exercise of discretion
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal dismissed
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