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  • 23 May 2023

    PAMELA ALDRED AND ANOTHER v. CASTLE FIDUCIARY LTD AND ANOTHER

    Citation
    [2023] HKCFI 1325
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCA643/2022

    The Court held that (i) Pamela's standing could not be determined summarily because the proper construction of the Trust Deed requires resolution of disputed factual matrix (who was the real settlor and the trust's purpose); accordingly the Striking‑Out Summons was adjourned to trial for determination; (ii) there is a serious issue to be tried that the Trustee may have breached fiduciary duties and/or the trust by transfers, the Loan and related conduct, and therefore an injunction restraining the Trustee from dealing with the Compass Trust assets or taking steps requiring Prior Notice was gr…