30 Mar 2023
NG KIN YUEN, Administrator of the estate of LAM TIM STAN also known as LAM TIM alias STAN LAM TIM, deceased v. LAM SIK YING VICTOR AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2023] HKCFI 1575
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP1924/2020
The court declined to give a neutrality direction for HCA 4713/2001 because that action was dismissed; in contrast, for HCA 894/2011 and HCA 1974/2015 the administrator must actively pursue enforcement of the existing judgment against APH and, if necessary, Victor, because the estate stands to recover substantial assets. Costs ordered against Victor are to be borne by him personally where the proceedings should not have been commenced, while certain costs incurred by Victor in proceedings where he succeeded may be reimbursed by the estate. The court authorised the administrator to engage soli…