LI CHIU WAH JOSEPH V. HONG KONG SOCIETY OF NOTARIES

[2023] HKCFA 34 Court of Final Appeal 31 October 2023 • FAMV270/2023 • 11 min read

4 cases cited (0 HK, 4 foreign)

Outcome

Application dismissed

we dismissed the application with costs to the Society.

Source: [2023] HKCFA 34, Court of Final Appeal, decided 31 October 2023. Read directly from the judgment.

Judges (3)

Fok Coram Lam Coram Tang Coram

Counsel (6)

Boase, Cohen & Collins Firm Joseph Li & Co Firm Benjamin Yu Counsel Respondent Bonnie Y K Cheng Counsel Respondent Jason Ko Counsel Applicant Martin Lee Counsel Applicant

Parties (2)

Hong Kong Society of Notaries Respondent Li Chiu Wah Joseph Applicant

Summary

Li Chiu Wah Joseph applied for leave to appeal in proceedings against the Hong Kong Society of Notaries regarding the requirements for appointment as a notary public. The case raised questions about the proper interpretation of the qualifications and eligibility criteria for notarial appointments. The application was dealt with on its merits.