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Genuine and reasonable requirement
  • 29 Aug 1981

    CHIU SUM CHUEN AND ANOTHER v. CHAN SI MUI

    Citation
    CHIU SUM CHUEN AND ANOTHER v. CHAN SI MUI
    Court
    District Court
    Case number
    DCCJ44/1981

    Although the plaintiffs' need for the premises for their three adult sons was found to be genuine and reasonable, the court concluded that balancing the parties' circumstances—particularly the defendant's and her elderly grandmother's limited means, inability to obtain affordable alternative accommodation nearby, and likely severe hardship—made it manifestly not just and equitable to order possession; therefore the claim for possession was dismissed.