1. ) MICHAEL JOSEPH CARVALHO 2. ) MAGDALENE ANNE CARVALHO v MAJLIS PEGUAM MALAYSIA

a-02a-1697-09-2021 Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) 14 August 2022 • A-02(A)-1697-09/2021

Catchwords

The Appellants claimed for compensation from the Advocates and Solicitors Compensation Fund (“Compensation Fund”) established under the Legal Profession Act 1976 (“LPA”). The Respondent informed the Appellants that they were ineligible to make their claim, and thus refused to consider the Appellants’ application. The Appellants then appealed that decision to the High Court vide an Originating Summons.

Practice Areas

The Appellants claimed for compensation from the Advocates and Solicitors Compensation Fund (“Compensation Fund”) established under the Legal Profession Act 1976 (“LPA”). The Respondent informed the Appellants that they were ineligible to make their claim, and thus refused to consider the Appellants’ application. The Appellants then appealed that decision to the High Court vide an Originating Summons.

Judges (3)

Has Zanah binti Mehat Delivered Nordin bin Hassan Coram Seri Vazeer Alam bin Mydin Meera Coram

Parties (3)

MAJLIS PEGUAM MALAYSIA Respondent Magdalene Anne Carvalho Appellant Michael Joseph Carvalho Appellant

Case Significance

1. ) MICHAEL JOSEPH CARVALHO 2. ) MAGDALENE ANNE CARVALHO v MAJLIS PEGUAM MAL... is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated August 14, 2022 (citation: a-02a-1697-09-2021). The panel comprised Has Zanah binti Mehat, Nordin bin Hassan and Seri Vazeer Alam bin Mydin Meera, with Has Zanah binti Mehat delivering the judgment.

What was the outcome of 1. ) MICHAEL JOSEPH CARVALHO 2. ) MAGDALENE ANNE CARVALHO v MAJLIS PEGUAM MAL...?

1. ) MICHAEL JOSEPH CARVALHO 2. ) MAGDALENE ANNE CARVALHO v MAJLIS PEGUAM MAL... is a Court of Appeal decision dated August 14, 2022. The case was heard by Has Zanah binti Mehat. See the full judgment for details.