Read the full judgment text of FCMP 147/2012 on BabelCite. This FCMP judgment was delivered on 21 March 2013 before Deputy District Judge I. Wong.
Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – Jurisdiction – Forum Non Conveniens – Child Maintenance – District Court – Mainland China – Whether court has jurisdiction when child not resident in Hong Kong – Whether Siming Court is more appropriate forum – Jurisdiction held to exist under s.26 GMO based on parents' status – Siming Court not clearly or distinctly more appropriate – Dismissal of respondent's summons – Costs order against respondent
Legal issues: Jurisdiction under GMO · Forum Non Conveniens
Outcome: Respondent's summons dismissed; Court holds it has jurisdiction under GMO and Siming Court is not clearly or distinctly more appropriate forum.
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