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Hong Kong Case Law

Modification under section 25b
  • 2 Jun 1999

    LIU SUMIN v. LAU TIT SHUN

    Citation
    LIU SUMIN v. LAU TIT SHUN
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMP5037/1998

    Because the Defendant unlawfully killed the Deceased and was convicted of manslaughter, and no timely application to modify the Forfeiture Rule under section 25B was made (and the Defendant did not oppose the present application), the Forfeiture Rule operates to preclude the Defendant from acquiring any intestacy or survivorship interest in the Deceased's estate or jointly held properties, including the matrimonial property.