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MZ v NA [2006] SGHC 95
The court held that an appeal against a trial judge's assessment of maintenance and division of matrimonial assets must be supported by evidence of a change in circumstances or clear flaws in the trial judge's reasoning, and that minor adjustments for idiosyncratic reasons are no
Public Prosecutor v Aguilar Guen Garlejo [2006] SGHC 94
The court held that a sentence of ten years' imprisonment was appropriate for a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder where the accused suffered from diminished responsibility due to a transient depressive disorder.
Teng Fuh Holdings Pte Ltd v Collector of Land Revenue [2006] SGHC 93
An application for leave to apply for certiorari and mandamus filed 22 years after the compulsory acquisition of land is out of time under O 53 r 1(6) of the Rules of Court, and the applicant failed to establish a prima facie case of reasonable suspicion of bad faith.
Chua Kwee Chen, Lim Kah Nee and Lim Chah In (as Westlake Eating House) and Another v Koh Choon Chin [2006] SGHC 92
In this 2006 Singapore High Court case, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, finding no evidence of fraud in a partnership dispute. The judgment ordered the dissolution of Bestomed Beauty Supplies and addressed property matters, highlighting the role of laches and acquiescence.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ), Singapore Branch v Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Others and Other Suits [2006] SGHC 91
The court held that draft reports prepared by accountants and lawyers working as a single team for the purpose of obtaining legal advice or in anticipation of litigation are protected by legal advice privilege and litigation privilege.
Ho Soo Fong and Another v Standard Chartered Bank [2006] SGHC 90
The court held that for a caveatee to be liable for damages under s 128(1) of the Land Titles Act, the loss must be reasonably foreseeable, and the court will not hold a defendant responsible for losses attributable to the claimant's own impecuniosity.
Public Prosecutor v MY [2006] SGHC 89
The court held that penetration is a requisite element of rape, and in the absence of evidence of penetration or an attempt to penetrate, the charge of attempted rape was not made out.
TCL Industries (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd v ICC Chemical Corp [2006] SGHC 88
A party claiming force majeure must prove that the failure to perform was beyond its reasonable control and not attributable to its own negligence; a short-selling of goods does not constitute force majeure.
United Overseas Bank Ltd v Chia Kin Tuck [2006] SGHC 87
The High Court affirmed the mortgagee's power of sale under the Land Titles Act, ruling it independent of subsequent encumbrances like a Writ of Seizure and Sale. While the appeal was dismissed, the Court set aside the award of damages for consequential losses, finding no right to indemnity.
Leun Wah Electric Co (Pte) Ltd (in liquidation) v Sigma Cable Co (Pte) Ltd [2006] SGHC 86
The court held that the assignment of a debt to a creditor in lieu of cash payment was supported by good consideration and did not constitute an unfair preference or a transaction at an undervalue, as the company acted in good faith to carry on its business.
Cosmic Insurance Corp Ltd v United Oil Co Pte Ltd [2006] SGHC 85
Hospital expenses paid by an employer under s 14(3) of the Workmen's Compensation Act do not constitute 'compensation' under the Act, and therefore an insurer is not entitled to be indemnified for such expenses under s 18(b) of the Act.
Lee Pauline Bradnam v Lee Thien Terh George [2006] SGHC 84
Periodic maintenance orders are not registrable under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act (RECJA) because they are not final and conclusive judgments for a defined sum payable immediately.
Lim Ngeok Yuen v Lim Soon Heng Victor [2006] SGHC 83
The court held that in dividing matrimonial assets, the court must consider the marriage as a whole, including both financial and non-financial contributions, rather than focusing solely on financial contributions to specific assets.
Wishing Star Ltd v Jurong Town Corp [2006] SGHC 82
The court held that an amendment to pleadings should be allowed if it does not cause prejudice to the opposing party that cannot be compensated by costs, even if the application is late.
Public Prosecutor v Leong Siew Chor [2006] SGHC 81
Exception 5 to s 300 of the Penal Code (consent to death) must be construed strictly and requires unequivocal and unconditional consent, which was not present in this case.
Candid Water Cooler Pte Ltd v United Overseas Bank Ltd [2006] SGHC 80
The court held that the parties were bound by their agreement that 19 July 2005 was the contractual completion date, regardless of whether the Consent Letter constituted JTC's approval.
C & P Holdings Pte Ltd v Witco Industries Pte Ltd [2006] SGHC 8
The court held that the plaintiff was in breach of contract for failing to make payment, and dismissed the plaintiff's claim while allowing the defendant's counterclaim for the balance due.
Chong Hwa Wee (by his Committee of Person and Estate, Chong Hwa Yin) v Estate of Loh Hon Fock, deceased [2006] SGHC 79
The court held that damages for pain and suffering are distinct from damages for future care, and that an appellate court will only interfere with an award of damages when it is convinced the trial judge acted upon a wrong principle of law or the amount is manifestly erroneous.
Aloe Vera of America, Inc v Asianic Food (S) Pte Ltd and Another [2006] SGHC 78
The court held that the enforcement process for a foreign arbitral award under the International Arbitration Act is mechanistic, and the court should not re-examine the merits of the arbitral tribunal's findings on jurisdiction unless a ground under s 31(2) of the Act is establis
Stafford Rosemary Anne Jane (administratrix of the estate of Stafford Anthony John, deceased) v Goo Tong Sing and Another [2006] SGHC 77
The High Court held the bus driver wholly liable for a collision, ruling that a motorcyclist's blood alcohol level, while present, did not constitute contributory negligence absent evidence of actual impairment or improper riding conduct at the time of the accident.
Econ Piling Pte Ltd v Aviva General Insurance Pte Ltd and Another [2006] SGHC 76
In Econ Piling v Aviva [2006] SGHC 76, the court ruled that the performance bond was a 'default' bond, not 'on-demand'. Because the beneficiary failed to quantify damages or follow certification procedures, the court declined to enforce the bond, highlighting the need for precise drafting.
Amrae Benchuan Trading Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Lek Benedict and Others [2006] SGHC 75
In Amrae Benchuan Trading v Lek Benedict [2006], the Singapore High Court ruled that directors committed undue preferences by transferring company assets to related parties. The court ordered judgment against the defendants, while allowing set-offs against costs owed by the litigation funder.
Metalform Asia Pte Ltd v Holland Leedon Pte Ltd [2006] SGHC 74
A court will not generally restrain the presentation of a winding-up petition based on an undisputed debt, even if the debtor has a cross-claim, if the debtor has agreed to look to specific security (like an escrow account) for such claims and that security is sufficient.
Tesa Tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd v Wing Seng Logistics Pte Ltd [2006] SGHC 73
The defendant, as a container depot operator, owed a duty of care to its neighbour to exercise reasonable care in stacking containers to avoid foreseeable harm. The collapse of containers constituted an escape under the rule in Rylands v Fletcher, and the defendant was liable in