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Standing to be heard
  • 4 Oct 2024

    RE WSY

    Citation
    [2024] HKCFI 2713
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMH78/2011

    Proceedings under Part II of the MHO are protective and the paramount consideration is the MIP's requirements; a relative may be heard but has no absolute right and cannot convert the supervisory jurisdiction into an adversarial forum. Whether a buy-out is in the MIP's best interest turns materially on valuation and terms, which are not merely procedural; the Committee should negotiate terms and seek court authorisation as necessary. On the facts the Buy-out Summons was dismissed because the Court will not compel the Committee to accept the proposed buy-out absent clear demonstration that it…