17 Jun 2011
HUI KEW NUI v. LUI SAU WAH
- Citation
- HUI KEW NUI v. LUI SAU WAH
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP699/2009
The summons for a representation order was dismissed because the Deceased's alleged beneficial interest was not a matter in question in these proceedings: the substantive claim is a straightforward possession claim against the Defendant in her personal capacity, no relief is sought against the estate, the Defendant's asserted interest in the estate is highly contentious and doubtful (including potential invalidity of her marriage) and she is unsuitable to represent the estate; no prejudice would be caused by refusing joinder and any estate issues are better determined in separate proceedings…