T, RH v. K, CS
- Citation
- [2024] HKFC 188
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Hong Kong
- Court
- Family Court
- Decision
- 21 October 2024
- Posture
- Matrimonial Causes No. 8704 of 2023 / Summary Assessment of Costs
- Case number
- FCMC8704/2023
- Language
- English
More details
- Court
- Family Court
- Decision
- 21 October 2024
- Posture
- Matrimonial Causes No. 8704 of 2023 / Summary Assessment of Costs
- Case number
- FCMC8704/2023
- Language
- English
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Holding and result
After considering the Statement of Costs and the List of Objections, the court summarily assessed the costs at HK$1,140,000 and ordered payment forthwith.
Court disposition
Costs summarily assessed at HK$1,140,000 payable forthwith.
Orders
- Costs assessed at HK$1,140,000 payable forthwith.
02
Material facts
Parties
T, RH
Petitioner Counsel: Messrs Hugill & IpK, CS
Respondent Counsel: Messrs. WithersAmounts and remedies
- Costs Awarded: HKD 1,140,000
03
Procedural history
Posture
Matrimonial Causes No. 8704 of 2023 / Summary Assessment of Costs
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Entitlement to costs following application for maintenance pending suit/interim maintenance
- 02
Appropriate quantum for summary assessment of costs
- 03
Timing of payment of assessed costs
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant sought MPS/IM against the other party and sought an order for costs supported by a Statement of Costs.
- Respondent
- The respondent opposed the costs claimed and filed a List of Objections seeking reduction or disallowance of items in the Statement of Costs.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
District Court Ordinance (Cap. 336) and court rules
The court has power to award costs and to summarily assess costs in matrimonial proceedings
- 02
Common law principle applied in family and civil proceedings
Costs normally follow the event unless the court orders otherwise
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
After considering the Statement of Costs and the List of Objections, the court summarily assessed the costs at HK$1,140,000 and ordered payment forthwith.
Court disposition
Costs summarily assessed at HK$1,140,000 payable forthwith.
- Costs assessed at HK$1,140,000 payable forthwith.
Source and reliance status
Family Court · 21 October 2024
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Judgment text
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Family Court
Judgment· 21 October 2024
bjbj FCMC 8704/2023 [2024] HKFC 188
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION MATRIMONIAL CAUSES NO. 8704 OF 2023 ------------------------
BETWEEN T, RH Petitioner and K, CS Respondent ------------------------ Coram: H.H. Judge C.K. Chan in Chambers (Not Open to Public) Mode of Hearing: By way of written submissions Date of Handing Down Decision: 21 October 2024 -----------------------
D E C I S I O N (Summary Assessment of Costs) ------------------------ On 6 August 2024, I handed down a decision on the Respondent ( s application for MPS/IM against the Petitioner ( ). I also made costs order in favour of M to be summarily assessed, which I now do. After considering M s Statement of Costs and F s List of Objections, the costs of M are now summarily assessed at HK$1,140,000 payable by F forthwith. C. K. Chan District Judge Representation: Messrs Hugill & Ip, solicitors for the Petitioner Messrs. Withers, solicitors for the Respondent
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