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Moorthy Selvaraj v Karupayee Ammal & Ors

[2024] HKCFI 403
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Courts in estate administration disputes should adopt a proper approach recognising the fallibility of witness memory when evaluating testimony.

Key Principle

Courts should adopt a proper approach to the fallibility of witness memory in estate administration disputes.

Area of Law

evidence

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