Read the full judgment text of FCMC 9685/2011 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 14 June 2013 before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Matrimonial proceedings – ancillary relief – setting aside dispositions – intention to defeat claim – costs – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap 192) s.17 – Whether share transfers to BVI company owned by family members should be set aside – Court held transfers were made with intention to defeat wife's claim for financial provision as husband retained control and explanations were inconsistent – Dispositions set aside and shares re-vested in husband – Husband ordered to pay wife's costs on indemnity basis due to appalling litigation conduct.
Legal issues: Setting aside dispositions under s.17 · Costs order
Outcome: Applications granted; share transfers set aside; costs awarded on indemnity basis.
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