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 SG, 4 foreign)

Practice Areas

Judges (3)

Counsel (6)

Boase, Cohen & Collins Firm Joseph Li & Co Firm Benjamin Yu Counsel Respondent Bonnie YK 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.

Statutes Cited

Legal Practitioners Ordinance (Cap 159)

Cases Cited (4)

UK (1)

[2016] AC 1172

HK (3)

[2021] 3 HKLRD 185 [2022] HKCA 1482 [2023] HKCA 809

Judgment

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Source: HKLII ([2023] HKCFA 34)