High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The High Court has dismissed an application by the widow of the late Federal Court judge Da...
The High Court has dismissed a widow's attempt to have a lawsuit against Sri Ram's estate dismissed. The case involves a refund of RM200,000 in legal fees paid to the late Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram before his death. Justice Alice Loke stated that the claim was not "obviously unsustainable" and should proceed to a full hearing.
The widow, Chandra Sri Ram, argued that the plaintiff, Khoo Gee Tat, was not Sri Ram's client and thus lacked standing to sue. However, Justice Loke rejected this argument, noting that Gee Tat had engaged Sri Ram directly, paid the retainer fee, received an invoice, and maintained communication with him throughout the appeal. She also dismissed the claim of frivolity or res judicata, as the case contained significant legal and factual disputes.
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