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Estate of Lam Hon Keung v Lam Chi Tat Anthony & Ors

[2025] HKCFI 5484
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Following an 11-day trial, court examined the role of presumptions of resulting trust and advancement in inter vivos property transfers.

Key Principle

Court determined the role of presumptions in inter vivos transfers following an 11-day trial.

Area of Law

property

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