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Hua Seng Sawmill Co Bhd v QBE Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd [2003] SGHC 233
In Hua Seng Sawmill Co Bhd v QBE Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd, the High Court dismissed the claim, ruling that cargo lost due to improper stowage did not fall under the insured peril of 'washing overboard.' The court emphasized the assured's burden to prove loss via a specific insured peril.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Implementing the Provisions of Federal Decree Ratifying an Agreement between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the United States of America for Improving the International Tax Compliance and the
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Implementing the Provisions of Federal Decree Ratifying an Agreement between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the United States of America for Improving the International Tax Compliance and the (Federal Decree, ) — covering ...
Beng Tiong Trading, Import and Export (1988) Pte Ltd v Maria Janda Achmad Bin Abdullah Wachdin Basharahil alias Maria and Others [2003] SGHC 232
The court has an unfettered discretionary power to set aside a default judgment, balancing the strength of the putative defence against the excusability of the defendant's conduct.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning Tax Procedures
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Tax Procedures (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Moguntia-Est Epices SA v Sea-Hawk Freight Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 231
The court held that reinstatement of an action under O 21 r 2(8) of the Rules of Court should be the exception rather than the rule, and that the plaintiff must show that they are innocent of significant failure to conduct the case with expedition, that the failure is excusable,
Public Prosecutor v Yong Siew Khian [2003] SGHC 230
The appellate court will not interfere with a magistrate's findings of fact if the magistrate's choice between conflicting versions of events is plausible and cannot be shown to be wrong.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Determination of the Amount of Annual Income Subject to Corporate Tax
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Determination of the Amount of Annual Income Subject to Corporate Tax (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Encyclocom Education Pty Ltd v Horizoneducom Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 23
The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish that the defendant was in material breach of the distribution agreement, and that the plaintiff's purported termination of the agreement was invalid.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning Corporate and Business Tax
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Corporate and Business Tax (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
De Cruz Andrea Heidi v Guangzhou Yuzhitang Health Products Co Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 229
A director can be personally liable for a tort committed by the company if they directed or procured the commission of the tort, and the importer/distributor of a product owes a duty of care to consumers to ensure product safety.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning Determining the Tax Residence
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning Determining the Tax Residence (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Vatten International Pte Ltd (formerly known as Vatten Familj International Pte Ltd v Chan Hong Seng Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd Vatten Familj International Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 228
In Vatten International Pte Ltd (formerly known as Vatten Familj International Pte Ltd v Chan Hong Seng Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd Vatten Familj International Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of appeal.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Refund of the Imposed Input Tax from Building and Operating Mosques
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Refund of the Imposed Input Tax from Building and Operating Mosques (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Chee Wee [2003] SGHC 227
The court found the accused guilty of murder under s 300(a) and (c) of the Penal Code, rejecting his claims of self-defence and sudden fight.
Goh Han Heng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 226
An appellate court will generally defer to the trial judge's findings of fact unless convinced that the decision is plainly wrong, and corroboration by a previous complaint under s 159 of the Evidence Act is not equivalent to independent corroboration.
Federal Decree by Law on Concerning Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law on Concerning Value-Added Tax (VAT) (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tan Liang Chong v Chou Lai Tiang [2003] SGHC 225
The court held that where a partner fails to keep proper accounts and refuses to produce them, the court is entitled to make adverse inferences and estimate profits based on available evidence.
The "An Ji Jiang" [2003] SGHC 224
In The An Ji Jiang [2003] SGHC 224, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim, ordered the rectification of the fixture note, and denied the defendants' damages claim due to insufficient evidence, resulting in a split costs order.
Federal Law Imposing Federal Customs Duty on Imports of Tobacco
Analysis of Federal Law Imposing Federal Customs Duty on Imports of Tobacco (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Kanafatty s/o Krishnan v Chan Chee Loong Peter [2003] SGHC 223
The court apportioned liability for a traffic accident at 75% to the defendant and 25% to the plaintiff, finding that while the defendant's reversing was the primary cause, the plaintiff's inattention contributed to the collision.
Lim Yee Ming v Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 222
A stay of execution pending appeal will be granted where there are special circumstances, such as a real risk that a successful appeal would be rendered nugatory if the judgment creditor is unable to return the monies paid.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Emirates Racing Authority
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Emirates Racing Authority (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Kalathithara Subran Hilan and Others [2003] SGHC 221
The court held that the accused was guilty of abetting rape under s 376(1) read with s 109 of the Penal Code, as he actively participated in the prostitution activities and facilitated the rape.