2 Apr 2026
CHU YA TAK v. CHU STELLA YA WING
- Citation
- [2026] HKCFI 1911
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP1255/2025
Applying the Re Buckton taxonomy this was hostile beneficiary litigation so costs follow the event; plaintiff obtained a substantial part of his claimed entitlement only after issuing proceedings and defendant acted unreasonably in withholding interim distribution and failing to render adequate accounts; therefore plaintiff is the successful party and costs are to be paid personally by the defendant rather than from the estate.