TSUI & PADELFORD

The case of *Tsui & Padelford* concerned an application for interim spousal maintenance and exclusive occupation of a property. The husband was ordered to pay interim spousal maintenance to the wife, and a sum of $10,000 was to be paid within 28 days, with its characterisation to be determined by the parties or the Trial Judge. The wife's application for exclusive occupation of the property at C Street, Town B was dismissed.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant interim spousal maintenance and exclusive occupation of the matrimonial home. The court was required to consider the financial circumstances of both parties and the needs of the wife in determining the appropriate level of interim support.

Rees J ordered the husband to pay interim spousal maintenance of $328 per week. The court also directed the husband to pay $10,000 within 28 days, leaving the characterisation of this payment to be resolved by the parties or the Trial Judge. The application for exclusive occupation of the property was dismissed.