2 Aug 2019
X, S v. L, B
- Citation
- [2019] HKFC 195
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMC11635/2016
The court found the 1st Appointment was short (approximately 30 minutes), involved no complicated issues, and much preparation could be reused at the adjourned hearing; therefore the petitioner’s claim was excessive. The judge allowed 2 hours for GC ($3,460), 30 minutes for DH ($1,930), 50% of the counsel brief fee assessed at $8,000, and copying $50, disallowed item E2 for lack of necessary details, resulting in a total summarily assessed costs award of $13,440 payable by the respondent to the petitioner pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of the costs order dated 10 July 2019.