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Natferrous Pte Ltd v Tradelink Hardware Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 131
In Natferrous Pte Ltd v Tradelink Hardware Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 131, the High Court ruled that the defendant breached its contract by supplying inferior 200 series steel instead of the agreed 300 series, awarding the plaintiff $219,032.26 in damages for the quality discrepancy.
Icadam Technologies Sdn Bhd and Others v CAD-IT Consultants (Asia) Pte Ltd and Others [2005] SGHC 130
The court held that the second defendant defamed the plaintiffs by making false allegations of intellectual property infringement to a client, and that the first defendant was vicariously liable for these statements.
Public Prosecutor v Lim Poh Lye and Another [2005] SGHC 13
In Public Prosecutor v Lim Poh Lye [2005], the High Court acquitted the accused of murder, ruling that the fatal injuries lacked common intention. The charges were reduced to robbery with hurt under s 394 of the Penal Code, as the knives were intended for intimidation rather than killing.
Lim Teng Ee Joyce v Singapore Medical Council [2005] SGHC 129
A disciplinary committee's power to award costs is not unfettered and must be exercised judicially; it is erroneous to order a practitioner to pay costs for a charge of which they were acquitted.
Khoo Bee Keong v Ang Chun Hong and Another [2005] SGHC 128
The court found the bus driver 80% liable and the pedestrian 20% liable for contributory negligence in a traffic accident.
Sie Choon Poh (trading as Image Galaxy) v Amara Hotel Properties Pte Ltd (No 2) [2005] SGHC 127
Case Details * Citation: [2005] SGHC 127 * Case Number: Suit 914/2002 * Decision Date: 15 July 2005 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Lai Kew Chai J * Judgment Delivered By: Lai Kew Chai
Cheong Wai Keong v Public Prosecutor [2005] SGHC 126
The distance driven by an offender does not constitute a 'special reason' for the purposes of reducing the mandatory disqualification period for drink-driving offences.
Public Prosecutor v Khor Kok Soon [2005] SGHC 125
The court found that the accused used a firearm with intent to cause physical injury, satisfying the elements of section 4 of the Arms Offences Act 1973.
Tan Wei Yi v Public Prosecutor [2005] SGHC 124
Case Details * Citation: [2005] SGHC 124 * Case Number: MA 32/2005 * Decision Date: 12 July 2005 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Yong Pung How CJ * Judgment Delivered By: Yong Pung How
Wong Teck Long v Public Prosecutor [2005] SGHC 123
The court held that the uncorroborated evidence of an accomplice can be relied upon to convict an accused, provided it is treated with caution, and that the sentence for corruption should be deterrent given the public interest in maintaining the integrity of the financial sector.
Public Prosecutor v Lim Thian Lai [2005] SGHC 122
A retracted confession is admissible if the court is satisfied it was made voluntarily and is true and reliable.
Public Prosecutor v Wan Chin Hon [2005] SGHC 121
In Public Prosecutor v Wan Chin Hon [2005] SGHC 121, the High Court sentenced the accused to four years' imprisonment for culpable homicide. The case establishes that using a vehicle as a weapon in road rage incidents warrants severe deterrent sentences, overriding personal mitigation factors.
Law Society of Singapore v Ong Ying Ping [2005] SGHC 120
An advocate and solicitor who misleads prison authorities regarding the identity of a person accompanying them to a prison interview is guilty of misconduct unbefitting an advocate and solicitor under s 83(2)(h) of the Legal Profession Act.
Changhe International Investments Pte Ltd and Another v Dexia BIL Asia Singapore Ltd and Others [2005] SGHC 12
The court held that commencing a second action that is identical to a first action which was dismissed for failure to comply with a peremptory order constitutes an abuse of process.
Chong Chee Keong v Official Assignee [2005] SGHC 119
A certificate of discharge from bankruptcy wipes the slate clean for the bankrupt, and any residual rights, including money due after the discharge, revert to the discharged bankrupt unless the Official Assignee expressly reserved that money as a condition to the discharge.
New Line Productions, Inc and Another v Aglow Video Pte Ltd and Others and Other Suits [2005] SGHC 118
The court held that directors of companies can be held personally liable for copyright infringement if they are the directing minds of the companies and have procured or directed the infringing acts. The court also awarded additional damages under s 119(4) of the Copyright Act du
Foo Teow Keng v Ong Choo Guan and Others [2005] SGHC 117
The court found that the defendants' actions in diluting the plaintiff's shareholding and manipulating company accounts to reduce share value constituted oppression under s 216 of the Companies Act.
C S Geotechnic Pte Ltd v Neocorp Innovations Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 116
A party cannot shift the burden of a contract to another without the consent of the contractee.
T Ltd v Comptroller of Income Tax [2005] SGHC 115
A company's business commences when it is ready to commence business operations, not merely when it is incorporated or when it begins preparatory activities.
Yee Hong Pte Ltd v Powen Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 114
The court held that the arbitrator's decision to proceed with the hearing did not constitute improper conduct or a violation of natural justice, and that the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial injustice as required by s 16(1)(b) of the Arbitration Act.
United Overseas Bank Ltd v Bebe bte Mohammad [2005] SGHC 113
In United Overseas Bank Ltd v Bebe bte Mohammad [2005] SGHC 113, the High Court ruled in favor of the defendant, setting aside a mortgage registered using a cancelled certificate of title. The court held the bank's actions were unconscionable and fraudulent, ordering the land-register rectified.
Re Ng Huat Foundations Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 112
The court will not grant an application to convene a creditors' meeting for a scheme of arrangement where there is no prospect of the scheme receiving the requisite approval of three-fourths in value of the creditors, or where there has been material non-disclosure.
Quek Hong Yap v Quek Bee Leng and Others [2005] SGHC 111
To succeed under s 216(1)(a) of the Companies Act, the oppression on the part of the defendants must continue up to the date of the proceedings.
Vaswani Lalchand Challaram and Another v Vaswani Roshni Anilkumar and Another [2005] SGHC 110
The court held that insurance policy moneys payable to named beneficiaries are not part of the deceased's estate where no statutory trust is created, and the insurer is discharged from liability upon payment to the proper claimant under s 61(1) of the Insurance Act.