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Return of personal property
  • 11 Nov 2015

    陳 對 魏及另一人

    Citation
    陳 對 魏及另一人
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMC18435/2012

    Court found claimant failed to prove any enforceable gift or common intention constructive trust over 100X; registered owner (grandfather) remains sole legal and beneficial owner and 100X is not a matrimonial asset. Grandfather's renovation business is his sole proprietorship; no proven beneficial interest for husband or wife. Husband is found to have taken wife's jewellery and must return it or pay agreed values totalling HK$13,000 within three months; husband must pay interim/spousal maintenance of HK$1,000 per month commencing 19 November 2015 until death or wife's remarriage and must repa…