CHANG KING HIM CLARENCE, THE EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WONG SHUEN YUK V. CHANG KING TO

[2025] HKCA 958 Court of Appeal 31 October 2025 • CACV365/2024 • 7 min read

3 cases cited (0 HK, 3 foreign)

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

the appeal is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff.

Source: [2025] HKCA 958, Court of Appeal, decided 31 October 2025. Read directly from the judgment.

Judges (3)

Cheung Coram Chow Coram Kwan Coram

Counsel (2)

Cheng & Ng Firm Jack Chan Counsel Plaintiff

Parties (2)

Chang King Him Clarence Plaintiff Chang King to Defendant

Case Significance

Chang King Him Clarence, the Executor of the Estate of the Late Wong Shuen Yuk v Chang King To [2025] HKCA 958 was an appeal before the Court of Appeal concerning the administration of an estate, following the decision below in [2024] HKCFI 2191. The Court of Appeal held that "the appeal is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff." The judgment also referred to [2022] HKCA 481 and [2024] 5 HKC 441.

Summary

Chang King Him Clarence, as executor of the estate of the late Wong Shuen Yuk, brought proceedings against Chang King To in a probate and estate dispute. The case involved questions about the deceased's estate and the executor's duties. The Court of Appeal determined the appeal.

What did the Court of Appeal order in Chang King Him Clarence, the Executor of the Estate of the Late Wong Shuen Yuk v Chang King To [2025] HKCA 958?

The Court of Appeal held that "the appeal is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff," affirming the outcome reached below in [2024] HKCFI 2191, in a dispute over the estate of the late Wong Shuen Yuk.