KUAN FONG MEE v BAY TEONG HUAT
Catchwords
[1] This is an application by the wife (the Applicant) to present a divorce petition without first referring the matrimonial difficulty of the parties to a conciliatory body as required by section 106(1)(vi) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (LRA). [2] The parties were married on 8.11.1997 and have four children who are all above the age of 18 years. [3] On 5.9.2024 the Applicant filed the present application to dispense with the requirement in Section 106 LRA 1976 on the ground that for the most part of their marriage the husband (Defendant) has been physically and mentally abusive to her. The Defendant vehemently opposes this application. The Applicant has filed three affidavits and the Defendant one.
Practice Areas
1 This is an application by the wife (the Applicant) to present a divorce petition without first referring the matrimonial difficulty of the parties to a conciliatory body as required by section 106(1)(vi) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (LRA). 2 The parties were married on 8.11.1997 and have four children who are all above the age of 18 years. 3 On 5.9.2024 the Applicant filed the present application to dispense with the requirement in Section 106 LRA 1976 on the ground that for the most part of their marriage the husband (Defendant) has been physically and mentally abusive to her. The Defendant vehemently opposes this application. The Applicant has filed three affidavits and the Defendant one.
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Parties (2)
Case Significance
KUAN FONG MEE v BAY TEONG HUAT is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated March 23, 2025 (citation: ba-24f-226-09-2024). The case was decided by Julie Lack.
Key issues: [2] The parties were married on 8.11.1997 and have four children who are all above the age of 18 years..
What was the outcome of KUAN FONG MEE v BAY TEONG HUAT?
KUAN FONG MEE v BAY TEONG HUAT is a High Court decision dated March 23, 2025. The case was heard by Julie Lack. See the full judgment for details.