Hong and Cao (No. 2)
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[2018] FamCA 41
•2 February 2018
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Hong and Cao (No. 2) [2018] FamCA 41
[2018] FamCA 41
2 February 2018
CaseChat Overview and Summary
In *Hong and Cao (No. 2)*, Hogan J considered an application by Mr Hong for leave to re-open an earlier application seeking a stay of proceedings commenced by Ms Cao.
The primary legal issue before the court was whether Mr Hong should be granted leave to re-open his application for a stay. The court also addressed the question of costs arising from Mr Hong's application filed on 14 November 2017, reserving determination of this issue.
Hogan J granted Mr Hong leave to re-open his application for a stay. The court then set out a detailed timetable and procedure for the parties to make submissions and file evidence concerning the costs of Mr Hong's application, indicating that these costs would be considered in Chambers.
The primary legal issue before the court was whether Mr Hong should be granted leave to re-open his application for a stay. The court also addressed the question of costs arising from Mr Hong's application filed on 14 November 2017, reserving determination of this issue.
Hogan J granted Mr Hong leave to re-open his application for a stay. The court then set out a detailed timetable and procedure for the parties to make submissions and file evidence concerning the costs of Mr Hong's application, indicating that these costs would be considered in Chambers.
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Civil Procedure
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Costs
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Stay of Proceedings
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Hong and Cao (No. 2) [2018] FamCA 41
Most Recent Citation
Cao & Hong (No 2) [2018] FamCA 788
Cases Cited
3
Statutory Material Cited
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Summitt & Summitt and Ors (Re-opening)
[2009] FamCA 365
EB v CT (No 2)
[2008] QSC 306
Reid v Brett
[2005] VSC 18