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Bong Pik Li & Ors v Tang Yi, as the Administratrix of the Estate of Bong Won Ling, Deceased & Ors

[2025] HKCFI 612
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court considered application for removal of an administratrix from continued administration of a deceased's estate.

Key Principle

The court considered an application regarding the removal of an administratrix from continued administration.

Area of Law

equity

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