5 Dec 2025
RE LAM MUK CHOI
- Citation
- [2025] HKCFI 4801
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP1454/2025
The applicant established he took reasonable steps to locate the mortgagee who could not be found; the mortgage endorsement showed a nominal original sum and no evidence of onerous terms; applying the established s12A principles the court exercised its discretion to permit payment into court of HK$325 (principal plus 10% per annum over 120 years to cover interest and contingencies) and ordered advertisement and procedural steps prior to final declaration.