JUDGMENT

Abu Bakar Jais JCA:

Introduction

[1] There were initially four related appeals before us. All originated from one Originating Summons ("OS") filed at the High Court ("HC") by Tai May Chean ("TMC"). The appeals arose because the OS was allowed by the learned HC Judge. Two appeals were subsequently withdrawn before us in open Court. We were therefore left with two appeals. The main appeal is filed by Ng Pik Lian ("NPL"). NPL is the mother of TMC. The second appeal is by NPL's son and TMC's brother, Tai Hean Leng ("THL").

[2] TMC, through the OS, wanted an inquiry to be done to determine whether her own mother, NPL, is mentally disordered. The HC ordered the inquiry. TMC was also granted by the HC an order that THL produce NPL for the inquiry. Thus, NPL appealed the learned HC Judge's decision ordering the inquiry and THL appealed against the order that he is required to produce NPL for the same.

Background Facts

[3] Since 2013, separate from the present action, there are several legal suits between NPL and TMC. The suits are about family assets. Since then, TMC is estranged from NPL. They are no longer in a cordial and filial relationship. They stayed apart and kept their distance