29 Jun 2005
THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE v. THE OFFICIAL SOLICITOR
- Citation
- THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE v. THE OFFICIAL SOLICITOR
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP582/2005
The Court granted the Director's application because POWJO s34 appointment of the Director concerns custody and control only and does not preclude the Court of First Instance, under its preserved inherent parens patriae jurisdiction (recognised by GMO s18(2) and Re P), from appointing the Official Solicitor as guardian of the minor's estate where the minor lacks a parent and requires administration of property and potential succession claims; GMO ss7 and 8 were inapplicable and the circumstances warranted appointment.