Kong Kin Lay & Ors v Kong Kin Siong & Ors
This case involves a dispute over the validity of a 2014 will executed by Kong Siew Tong, a centenarian businessman. The plaintiffs, his children, challenged the will, alleging lack of testamentary capacity, suspicious circumstances, and undue influence by the defendants, who were also beneficiaries. The High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur dismissed the plaintiffs' claims, upheld the validity of the 2014 will, and ordered the estate to be administered accordingly. The court found no evidence of undue influence or lack of testamentary capacity, and the will was deemed valid under the Wills Act 1959.
Overview
Case Number
WA-22NCvC-494-09/2017
Case Type
Civil - Probate
Court
High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Coram Judge
- Dr. John Lee Kien How @ Mohd Johan LeeDelivered Judgment
Related Proceedings
High Court
WA-22NCvC-494-09/2017
High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur
Heard Together With
Kong Lan Lee v Kong Kin Siong & Anor
WA-22NCvC-402-08/2017
Related probate dispute involving the same estate.
Kong Kin Siong v Kong Kin Lay & Ors
WA-23NCvC-1019-06/2017
Originating summons for probate of the 2014 will.
Subject Matter
ProbateWill ValidityTestamentary Capacity