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Chiang Lai Yuen v Chiang Chi Kin

[2025] HKCFI 575
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court re-examined the procedural requirement that all rival probate claims must be brought simultaneously in contentious probate proceedings.

Key Principle

The court re-examined the requirement of bringing all rival probate claims simultaneously.

Area of Law

procedure

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