In the case, the plaintiffs were Huang's three daughters -- Huang Wen-jo, Huang Wen-wei and Huang Wen-jeou. The defendant was Huang's adopted son Huang Chi-wei, who was listed as the oldest son in Huang's household registration.
On Nov. 8 last year, Shihlin Judge Chen Li-fan (
In addition, the plaintiffs' testimony about the defendant's behavior also proved to be true. As a result, the court decided to grant the plaintiffs' request. The decision also left 20 days for the plaintiff to appeal if necessary.
However, Huang Chi-wei did not appeal within 20 days, thus forfeiting his chances for another appeal.
Huang's daughters could not be reached for comment.
When approached by reporters, Huang Chi-wei was reticent. But he did say, "This is not over yet."
Huang Hsin-chieh is considered one of the prime architects of the political-reform movement that gave the nation the democratic system it now enjoys. In a political career that spanned more than 50 years, he was a major figure behind the transition from martial law to democracy.
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