75-year-old risks jail over non-compliance in matrimonial dispute
Court of Appeal upholds contempt conviction over failure to disclose whereabouts of 100kg of gold and 2,840kg of silver bullion.
A 75-year-old man faces potential indefinite imprisonment for failing to comply with court orders in a matrimonial dispute over the disclosure and division of assets. The Court of Appeal upheld his contempt conviction, but deferred his imprisonment to allow him time to meet the deadlines. The orders included a requirement to disclose the location of 100kg of gold and 2,840kg of silver bullion.
The dispute stemmed from allegations of adultery, with the husband initially denying the affair, claiming erectile dysfunction. The High Court found the husband in contempt and ordered full compliance within 30 days, with a daily fine of RM20,000 pending compliance. The Court of Appeal ruled that the adultery finding and damages award were correct, but allowed the husband's appeal concerning certain orders related to the division of matrimonial properties.
The wife and her legal team represented their interests, while the husband and his legal representatives fought to maintain their position.
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