The legal battle over the vast estate of the late Genting Group heiress, Lim Siew Kim, has taken an intriguing turn. Two of her children have attempted to strike out parts of the lawyer Datuk Low Beng Choo's testimony, but the High Court has ruled in favor of keeping the evidence intact. The court's decision hinges on the interpretation of hearsay evidence and the rules of evidence in the 1950 Evidence Act. Justice Mahazan Mat Taib's ruling highlights a nuanced understanding of legal principles, emphasizing that Low's witness statement, which includes conversations with the deceased, is not considered hearsay under the law. This ruling means that the evidence remains admissible, allowing the court to consider the full context of the will dispute. The sisters can still challenge the credibility and reliability of the evidence, but for now, the court has allowed the testimony to stand. This case underscores the importance of carefully navigating legal procedures and the potential impact of hearsay rules on the outcome of complex inheritance disputes.
