Read the full judgment text of FCMC 15997/2011 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 22 February 2013 before HH Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial causes – ancillary relief – beneficial ownership of property – presumption of resulting trust – presumption of advancement – wedding gift – preliminary issue – District Court – Property purchased by mother in son's name – Wife claims joint beneficial interest as wedding gift – Court finds no evidence of gift intention – Chronology inconsistent with wedding gift – Presumption of resulting trust not rebutted – Mother retains sole beneficial ownership – Costs reserved
Legal issues: Wedding Gift · Gift or Advancement to Husband
Outcome: Preliminary issue determined in favour of Intervener. Property held on resulting trust for Mother.
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