Read the full judgment text of FACV 11 & 19 of 2013 on BabelCite. This Court of Final Appeal judgment was delivered on 23 May 2014 before Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ, Mr Justice Tang PJ, Mr Justice Fok PJ, Mr Justice Bokhary NPJ and Lord Collins of Mapesbury NPJ.
Court of Final Appeal – concurrent findings of fact – practice not to review save in rare and exceptional circumstances – appeals arising from ancillary relief proceedings – preliminary issue on ownership of shares – concurrent finding that 83.1% of shares belong to husband – challenge on grounds of no evidence, misapprehension of wife’s stance, and inquisitorial approach – arguments rejected – no purpose in reviewing – appeals dismissed with costs – joint and several liability for costs
Legal issues: Review of concurrent findings of fact
Outcome: Both appeals dismissed. The husband and the cohabitee are jointly and severally liable to the wife for her costs of each appeal. The stay ordered by the Appeal Committee is lifted.