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Tan Sue-Ann Melissa (m.w.) v Lim Siang Bok Dennis [2003] SGHC 295
A change in material circumstances within the meaning of section 118 of the Women's Charter can be established when the earning capacity assumptions made by a party at the time of a consent order prove to be unattainable despite reasonable exertions.
V Retnasooria v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 294
A conviction based on circumstantial evidence is valid where the evidence leads the judge inevitably and inexorably to one conclusion only.
Lim Guan Cheng v JSD Construction Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 293
The court held that quotations from contractors obtained by an expert witness for the purpose of estimating rectification costs are not hearsay evidence when admitted to show the reasonableness of the expert's opinion.
Jurong Engineering Ltd v Black & Veatch Singapore Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 292
Where parties agree to adopt the rules of an arbitral institution without specifying a particular set of rules, the applicable rules are those current at the time of submission to arbitration.
The "Sunrise Crane" [2003] SGHC 291
This case establishes that vessel owners transporting dangerous goods owe a duty of care to third parties. Owners must provide reasonable warnings regarding the nature of the cargo, especially when the risks are not obvious to those coming into contact with it.
Grossner Jens v Raffles Holdings Ltd [2003] SGHC 290
A brokerage contract is not concluded if material terms such as the scope of services and remuneration are not agreed upon. Furthermore, a broker is not entitled to commission if they did not succeed in effecting the sale.
Cheong Tack Wai v Wan Sook Yin [2003] SGHC 29
In Cheong Tack Wai v Wan Sook Yin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Divorce.
Asia Hotel Investments Ltd v Starwood Asia Pacific Managment Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 289
A plaintiff claiming damages for loss of a chance must establish that they had a real and measurable chance, not merely a speculative one, and that the loss was caused by the defendant's breach.
Re Econ Corp Ltd [2003] SGHC 288
In Re Econ Corp Ltd [2003] SGHC 288, the High Court refused to sanction a scheme of arrangement due to inadequate financial disclosures and improper preferential payments, emphasizing that creditors must be fully informed to assess the fairness of any proposed scheme.
Re Lasry Lex QC [2003] SGHC 287
An application for ad hoc admission of a foreign counsel is res judicata if the grounds for the application could and should have been raised in a previous application for the same purpose.
Afro-Asia Shipping Company (Pte) Ltd v Da Zhong Investment Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 286
The judgment in Afro-Asia Shipping Company (Pte) Ltd v Da Zhong Investment Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 286 represents a seminal exploration of the non-delegable duty of support owed by landowners to their neighbours within the context of Singapore’s dense urban environment. Th
Public Prosecutor v Ismail Bin Abdul Rahman [2003] SGHC 285
The court held that the accused's claim of accidental shooting was incredible given his experience as a marksman and the evidence of his calculated actions to remove incriminating evidence.
Lim Kah Ho Maurice v Beenleigh Construction And Project Management Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 283
The High Court has no jurisdiction to hear an application for a stay of proceedings under section 6(1) of the Arbitration Act where the proceedings were instituted in a Subordinate Court; the application must be made to the court where the proceedings were instituted.
Mohammed Aziz Bin Ibrahim and Another v Pertubohan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura [2003] SGHC 282
The court held that the rules of natural justice were breached in the expulsion of the plaintiffs from the defendant organisation, and that the plaintiffs were not contractually bound to exhaust internal remedies before seeking judicial relief.
Public Prosecutor v ABC [2003] SGHC 281
The court held that repeat offenders who commit violent crimes while in positions of trust, such as security guards, warrant deterrent sentences, and consecutive sentences are required under s 18 of the Criminal Procedure Code for multiple distinct offences.
Ho Yean Theng Jill v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 280
The court held that public interest in protecting foreign domestic maids warrants a departure from the general principle of leaning in favour of compounding offences, even where the perpetrator is a de facto rather than de jure employer.
Hua Sheng Tao v Welltech Construction Pte Ltd and Another and Another Application [2003] SGHC 28
The 'amount in dispute' for the purpose of s 21(1) of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act refers to the amount claimed by the plaintiff at first instance, not the judgment sum awarded by the trial judge.
Ong Bin Wah v Quek Teng Pong and Another [2003] SGHC 279
The court assessed damages for personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, including general damages for pain and suffering, pre-trial loss of earnings, and loss of earning capacity.
Tan Yong Heng Jeffrey v Tay Kiah Por [2003] SGHC 278
The decision in Tan Yong Heng Jeffrey v Tay Kiah Por [2003] SGHC 278 provides a rigorous examination of the principles governing the assessment of damages in personal injury litigation, specifically within the context of specialized vocational roles. The dispute arose from a moto
Mah Chee Kok v Cheng Chee Kim [2003] SGHC 277
The court held that a multiplier-multiplicand approach is not appropriate for calculating loss of earning capacity when there is insufficient evidence of the plaintiff's future earnings.
Wishing Star Ltd v Jurong Town Corp [2003] SGHC 276
A company's residency for the purpose of security for costs is determined by the 'central management and control' test, and the mere presence of a registered branch in the jurisdiction is insufficient to establish residency.
Tan Harry and Another v Teo Chee Yeow Aloysius and Another [2003] SGHC 275
In Tan Harry v Teo Chee Yeow Aloysius [2003] SGHC 275, the court ruled that defendants cannot benefit from a co-defendant's successful appeal if they failed to file their own formal Notice of Appeal. The decision mandates strict adherence to procedural compliance over informal appellate methods.
Shan Kai Weng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 274
Ignorance or mistake as to the qualities of a drug is not a defence to a charge of possession under the Misuse of Drugs Act, but may be a mitigating factor.
Saravanan s/o Ganesan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 273
An appellate court will not disturb a trial judge's findings of fact unless they are plainly wrong or against the weight of evidence, especially where credibility is involved.