Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial
Hong Kong Lawyer | Summary Judgment in Probate: A Tale of Two Approaches to Trial https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HK-Lawyer-Aug-Cover-page.jpg 1241 1654 Hugill & Ip https://www.hugillandip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-hugill-and-ip-LogoMark_512x512-96x96.pngToday we go through these two contrasting cases. It first analyses the Court of Appeal’s definitive reversal of a summary judgment in Chiu Mei Cherry. It then offers a critical perspective on the judgment in Liu Zujian, questioning whether, in its pursuit of a pragmatic outcome, the court adopted a methodology that eschews the very principles articulated in the higher court. Together, the cases provide a nuanced map of the current judicial landscape and offer vital practical guidance for solicitors.


