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Lau Tyng Tyng v Lau Boon Wee [2014] SGHC 114
Clause 4 of the Will was held to be precatory in nature and not legally binding, as it was an expression of the Testator's wishes rather than an enforceable condition.
Teo Siew Ngoh v Ng Hock Huat [2013] SGHC 82
The court applied a broad brush approach to divide matrimonial assets, awarding the wife 35% of the matrimonial home and 35% of the husband's surplus assets, while awarding a lump sum maintenance of $180,000 in lieu of periodic maintenance.
Chan Kin Foo v City Developments Ltd [2013] SGHC 61
The court held that a collective sale process under the Land Titles (Strata) Act does not violate Article 12 of the Constitution as it provides equal opportunity to all subsidiary proprietors, and that the UDHR does not form part of local law.
IPOS: Deluxe Lido Palace Pte Ltd v Innoform Entertainment Pte Ltd [2013] SGCRT 2
In IPOS: Deluxe Lido Palace Pte Ltd v Innoform Entertainment Pte Ltd, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore addressed issues of Copyright — Striking out.
IPOS: Tiananmen KTV & Lounge Pte Ltd and Others v Innoform Entertainment Pte Ltd [2013] SGCRT 1
In IPOS: Tiananmen KTV & Lounge Pte Ltd and Others v Innoform Entertainment Pte Ltd, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore addressed issues of Copyright — Striking out.
Walton International Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd and others v Yau Kwok Seng Winston and another [2011] SGHC 144
The court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims for breach of contract, conspiracy, and other torts, finding that the plaintiffs failed to prove solicitation of staff or that the defendants' actions caused the plaintiffs' losses.
IPOS: Tiananmen KTV & Lounge Pte Ltd and Others v Innoform Entertainment Pte Ltd [2011] SGCRT 1
In IPOS: Tiananmen KTV & Lounge Pte Ltd and Others v Innoform Entertainment Pte Ltd, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore addressed issues of Copyright — Reasonableness of licence charges or conditions.
Ho Paul v Singapore Medical Council [2008] SGHC 9
The court held that tribunals are not required to provide additional assistance to unrepresented parties beyond the rules of natural justice, and that sentencing precedents should be considered to ensure consistency.
Wong Kok Yee v Ng Ming San [2008] SGHC 8
In Wong Kok Yee v Ng Ming San, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law.
Relfo Ltd (in liquidation) v Bhimji Velji Jadva Varsani [2008] SGHC 7
In Relfo Ltd (in liquidation) v Bhimji Velji Jadva Varsani, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Injunctions.
Public Prosecutor v Balakrishnan a/l Sannasy and Another [2008] SGHC 6
In Public Prosecutor v Balakrishnan a/l Sannasy and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing.
Wong Sau Kuen and Others v Wong Kai Wah and Another [2008] SGHC 5
The court's primary objective in appointing a Committee of the Person and Estate is to protect the patient's interests, preferring family members over outsiders while ensuring the committee members can work together effectively.
Chang Ham Chwee v Chan Siew Khim and Others [2008] SGHC 4
The plaintiff failed to prove that he took over his father's lighterage business in 1950 and that the properties in question were purchased with his money held on trust by his mother.
Gnaguru s/o Thamboo Mylvaganam v Law Society of Singapore [2008] SGHC 34
The court held that the Applicant had demonstrated sufficient rehabilitation to be reinstated to the Roll, given the passage of time, his gainful employment, and the support of senior members of the Bar, despite his previous misconduct.
Ramesh s/o Ayakanno (suing by the committee of the person and the estate, Ramiah Naragatha Vally) v Chua Gim Hock [2008] SGHC 33
The court held that an appropriate multiplier for loss of future earnings must be assessed with reference to the plaintiff's natural working life if the accident had not occurred, rather than the plaintiff's reduced lifespan resulting from the accident.
Toh Buan Eileen v Ho Kiang Fah [2008] SGHC 32
The court declined to exercise its discretion under s 50(2) of the Women's Charter to direct a child to attend counselling, noting that such a direction would not be in the interests of the parties given the child's age and lack of willingness to reconcile.
Loh Sze Ti Terence Peter v Gay Choon Ing [2008] SGHC 31
The dispute in Loh Sze Ti Terence Peter v Gay Choon Ing centers on the beneficial ownership of 1.55 million ordinary shares in Gay Lip Seng & Sons (Pte) Ltd (the "Company"), a family-held entity that owned the Tai Hoe Hotel. The litigation arose from a breakdown in a long-standin
Tsu Soo Sin nee Oei Karen v Ng Yee Hoon [2008] SGHC 30
The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove that the payment was made under mistake or duress, and that the agreement to make a gift was an enforceable family agreement supported by consideration.
Liu Chee Ming and Others v Loo-Lim Shirley [2008] SGHC 3
The High Court dismissed an appeal against the Strata Titles Board, affirming that such appeals are restricted to errors of law. It ruled that a Board's determination of 'good faith' is a mixed question of law and fact, making it immune to challenge without a legal error.
SMC Marine Services (Pte) Ltd v Thangavelu Boopathiraja and Others [2008] SGHC 29
The court granted an interim injunction to restrain the defendants from using confidential information and infringing copyright, finding that the plaintiff had raised serious questions to be tried and that the balance of convenience favoured the plaintiff given the defendants' li
Raffles Town Club Pte Ltd v Lim Eng Hock Peter and Others (Tung Yu-Lien Margaret and Others, Third Parties) [2008] SGHC 28
The court held that pleadings should be struck out only if they are irrelevant or do not disclose a reasonable defence, but courts generally allow latitude in pleadings for defendants.
Heow Mee Han and Others v Cheong Hock Kiam [2008] SGHC 27
The court held that the defendant failed to satisfy the conditions for admitting fresh evidence on appeal and that the evidence before the registrar was insufficient to establish the alleged debt.
Econ Piling Pte Ltd v NCC International AB [2008] SGHC 26
The court held that a partnership existed between the parties based on their conduct and registration, and that they had reached a binding agreement to dissolve the partnership on 23 March 2005.
Bing Integrated Construction Pte Ltd v Eco Special Waste Management Pte Ltd (Chua Tiong Guan and Another, Third Parties) and Another Suit [2008] SGHC 25
Discovery is not necessary at the liability stage if the documents sought relate to the assessment of damages, which is a secondary issue that does not form the key plank of the case.