13 May 2022
WONG CHONG KWAI YIN by her next friend WONG JOANNA YING MEI v. TSANG HAU LING, the executrix of TANG LAN FONG, the deceased AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2022] HKCFI 1367
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA939/2005
Madam Tsang (as executrix) was ordered to pay 85% of Madam Wong’s costs (to be taxed party and party with certificate for two counsel) because she adopted the proceedings, was or should have been legally advised about her exposure and no facts justified departing from the traditional rule. However, third‑party costs orders against Sky Trinity and Yu Xiao Yan under RHC Order 62 r.6A were refused because the summary procedure requires a plain and straightforward case with direct evidence of funding or control and none was shown; the applicant bears the burden to prove funding/control and advers…