19 Nov 2025
KU CAMEY v. KU SCARLET, the executrix of the estate of CHEN ELSIE, deceased AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2025] HKCFI 5125
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA1482/2022
The court held that an appeal against a decision on a trustee's indemnity under Order 62 r6(2) in this context lies as of right (not subject to s14(3)(e)); Camey’s late application for leave/extension to appeal was dismissed for lack of strong prospects of success; the High Court cannot formally admit fresh evidence for an intended appeal but may consider whether it is reasonably arguable the Court of Appeal would admit it and therefore allow reliance on such evidence de bene esse; amendment to add the new ground was refused as unarguable and procedurally improper; Scarlet’s application for l…