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FCMP 234/2022
[2024] HKFC 105
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NO. 234 OF 2022
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IN THE MATTER of the Estate of LC late of xxx, Hung Shui Kiu, Married Man, deceased (“the Deceased”) |
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IN THE MATTER of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Ordinance, Cap. 481 of the Laws of Hong Kong |
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BETWEEN
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LN,
by his next friend A, LM |
Applicant |
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and |
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LK, |
Respondent |
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The Executor to the Estate of LC, Deceased |
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| Coram: |
HH Judge C.K. Chan in Chambers (Not Open to Public) |
| Mode of Hearing: |
By Way of Written Submissions |
| Date of Handing Down Decision: |
21 May 2024 |
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D E C I S I O N
(Summary Assessment of Costs)
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1. On 28 March 2024, this court handed down a Judgment allowing the Applicant (“A”)’s appeal against Master’s Decision on his interim maintenance (“IM”) application. In the Judgment, it was ordered, inter alia, that the Respondent (“R”) shall pay HK$7,200 per month as IM to A. Costs was also ordered against R to be summarily assessed, of which I now do.
2. In his statement of costs, A claims costs in the sum of HK$918,700 (including counsel fees of HK$125,000), but R objects and proposes a sum of HK$193,460.
3. After considering A’s statement of costs and R’s objections, I now summarily assess A’s costs at HK$300,000.
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C. K. Chan
District Judge
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Representation:
Messrs. Hugill & Ip, solicitors for the Applicant
Messrs. Freda Lim & Co., solicitors for the Respondent
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