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So Kwai Chung v Wong Wai Ying Anita and ors

[2025] HKCFA 8
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

CFA examined the nature and extent of proprietary estoppel, rights of way, and tenants in common in a property dispute.

Key Principle

The Court of Final Appeal addressed the nature and extent of proprietary estoppel, rights of way and tenants in common.

Area of Law

property

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