Read the full judgment text of HCB 3629/2013 on BabelCite. This HCB judgment was delivered on 22 July 2013 before Hon G Lam J.
Bankruptcy – self-petition – provable debt – maintenance arrears – financial disclosure – family court order – fresh start – petition dismissed. Debtor sought own bankruptcy listing two creditors. Court dismissed petition. First, no evidence for Mainland company debt. Second, maintenance arrears not provable debt under Re Cheuk On Ching. Third, financial position not fully disclosed. Fourth, petition may obstruct transfer of family home pursuant to family court order. Petition dismissed.
Legal issues: Evidence of alleged debt · Provable debt status of maintenance arrears · Financial disclosure · Obstruction of family court order
Outcome: Petition dismissed