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Intercontinental Specialty Fats Berhad v Bandung Shipping Pte Ltd and Others [2004] SGHC 1
This case clarifies the admissibility of market price evidence in commercial disputes. The court ruled that expert testimony based on trader offers is admissible as factual evidence of those offers, bypassing hearsay objections.
Lim Kaling v Hangchi Valerie [2003] SGHC 99
A spouse's potential claim for division of matrimonial assets under s 112 of the Women's Charter does not constitute a caveatable interest in land under the Land Titles Act until an actual order for division is made.
Standard Chartered Bank v Uniden Systems (S) Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 98
A wife who reposes trust and confidence in her husband regarding financial affairs may establish a presumption of undue influence (Class 2B), but the bank is not fixed with notice if there is nothing unusual in the relationship to warrant further investigation.
Diva XL Pte Ltd v Lalasis Trading Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 97
In Diva XL Pte Ltd v Lalasis Trading Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 97, the High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, ordering a refund of $384,930 and damages for breach of contract. The court rejected the defendant's debt appropriation claims and clarified rules on adverse witness inferences.
Nirumalan V Kanapathi Pillay v Teo Eng Chuan [2003] SGHC 96
The court held that pre-trial interest on damages is discretionary and may be diminished if the plaintiff is slow to prosecute the case, as the defendant has not kept the plaintiff out of his money.
Mahdi Bin Ibrahim Bamadhaj v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 95
Exclusive possession of the premises where drugs are found is not a prerequisite for proving physical control of the drugs; physical control is a question of fact.
Peh Soh Kiat (mw) v Teo Wee Eng [2003] SGHC 94
An application for an increase in child maintenance is dismissed where the applicant fails to demonstrate a genuine need for the increase and the respondent is financially stretched.
A Kanesananthan v Singapore Ceylon Tamils' Association [2003] SGHC 93
The court held that an amended Constitution of an association, once approved by the Registrar of Societies, has legal force until ruled otherwise, and that internal errors in the drafting process must be resolved by the members in a General Meeting.
Re Bentimi Pte Ltd; In the Matter of Part X of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 (1994 Revised Edition) v In the Matter of Bentimi Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 92
A winding-up petition based on a disputed debt where the debt is challenged on substantial grounds, such as forgery, should not be decided on the strength of a single document but should be resolved in a writ action.
Sinogreat International Trading Ltd v Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd [2003] SGHC 91
The plaintiffs' claims for breach of contract were dismissed because the effective cause of the cargo's confiscation was the plaintiffs' own instruction to mis-describe the cargo in shipping documents, which led to a breach of PRC customs regulations.
Salleh Bin Awang and Another v Zakiah Bte Arshad [2003] SGHC 90
In Salleh Bin Awang and Another v Zakiah Bte Arshad, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Public Prosecutor v K S [2003] SGHC 9
In Public Prosecutor v K S, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Goh Yong Hng v Cheong Yen Teng (Zheng Yanping) (m.w.) and Another [2003] SGHC 89
A co-respondent in divorce proceedings is prima facie liable for costs of private investigation if their adultery necessitated the investigation, but the quantum of such costs must be reasonable and apportioned based on the co-respondent's responsibility.
Public Prosecutor v Seng Inn Thye [2003] SGHC 88
In Public Prosecutor v Seng Inn Thye, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Loon Lui [2003] SGHC 87
The court held that the respondent successfully rebutted the statutory presumption of drug consumption under s 22 of the Misuse of Drugs Act by providing credible evidence that his drink was spiked by a third party.
Nganthavee Teriya alias Gan Hui Poo v Ang Yee Lim Lawrence and Others (Lim Eng Hock Peter and Another, Third Parties) [2003] SGHC 86
A tortfeasor cannot claim contribution from a co-tortfeasor under s 11 of the Civil Law Act if doing so would allow the tortfeasor to retain part of the benefits derived from their own wrongful conduct.
Sincere Watch Limited v Bakery Mart Pte Ltd (Ng Yew Hong, Third Party) [2003] SGHC 85
A loan repayable on demand is liable to be garnished without the need for a prior demand by the judgment debtor on the garnishee.
Span Pacific Corporation v ASP Crew Management Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 84
A plaintiff resident abroad is not automatically required to provide security for costs; the court considers the likelihood of success and the conduct of the parties.
Indian Bank v Greenseas Shipping Co Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 83
In Indian Bank v Greenseas Shipping Co Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Public Prosecutor v Poh Teck Huat [2003] SGHC 82
In cases of death caused by a rash act, particularly rash driving, a custodial sentence is the norm unless the case is highly unusual.
Kuok (Singapore) Ltd v Commissioner of Stamp Duties [2003] SGHC 81
In Kuok (Singapore) Ltd v Commissioner of Stamp Duties [2003], the High Court ruled that transferring shares to settle a debt constitutes a 'transfer on sale' subject to ad valorem stamp duty, regardless of the transferor's liquidation status, emphasizing substance over form in tax law.
Ever Lucky Shipping Co Ltd v Sunlight Mercantile Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 80
A shipowner is entitled to general average contribution from deck cargo interests if the contract of carriage effectively excludes liability for unseaworthiness, even if the vessel was unseaworthy at the commencement of the voyage.
Re Tiong Polestar Engineering (formerly known as Polestar Engineering (S) Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 8
This case clarifies that creditors cannot retain garnishee order benefits if payment occurs after winding up begins. It also establishes that payments to associate companies within two years of a petition are considered unfair preferences.
Goh Chok Tong v Chee Soon Juan [2003] SGHC 79
In Goh Chok Tong v Chee Soon Juan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Pleadings, Civil Procedure — Summary judgment.