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Primerock Limited v Wuu Khek Chiang George and Another and Another Suit [2003] SGHC 184
In Primerock Limited v Wuu Khek Chiang George [2003] SGHC 184, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims, citing unreliable evidence and bizarre financial transactions. The court denied costs to one defendant for failing to prove its legal status, highlighting the burden of proof in fraud.
Federal Law by Decree Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Viswanathan Ramachandran v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 183
A charge of criminal breach of trust under s 405 of the Penal Code must specify the property entrusted; property and its proceeds are not the same thing under s 405.
Federal Decree-Law on Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law on Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Balasundaram s/o Suppiah v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 182
An appellate court will generally defer to the findings of fact of a trial judge unless they are plainly wrong or against the weight of the evidence, and the court is entitled to accept parts of a witness's testimony while rejecting others.
Standard Chartered Bank v Elang Mas Enterprise Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 181
A bank is entitled to terminate uncommitted credit facilities at its sole discretion, especially where the borrower has breached conditions such as maintaining a minimum net worth or property value.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Installing Fire Detecting Devices in Residential Homes
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Installing Fire Detecting Devices in Residential Homes (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
M-Power Development Pte Ltd v Goodway Agencies (Shipping) Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 180
The court held that a default judgment should be set aside where there is a real prospect of success in the defence, particularly when the issue of whether the correct party was sued requires consideration at trial.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Administrative Violations and Fines Resulting from the Violation of the Provisions of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Installing Fire Detecting Devices in Residential Homes
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Administrative Violations and Fines Resulting from the Violation of the Provisions of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Installing Fire Detecting Devices in Residential Homes (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligation...
Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond [2003] SGHC 18
In Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Gan Lai Hock v Singapore School Transport Association and Others [2003] SGHC 179
A declaratory judgment is a discretionary remedy, and inordinate delay in seeking such a declaration may deprive the claimant of the relief sought.
Federal Law on The Protection of Witnesses and the Like
Analysis of Federal Law on The Protection of Witnesses and the Like (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Dhanabalan s/o A Gopalkrishnan [2003] SGHC 178
In Public Prosecutor v Dhanabalan s/o A Gopalkrishnan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Cabinet Resolution Regulating Traffic and Traffic Safety Services
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regulating Traffic and Traffic Safety Services (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Re Seed Nigel John QC [2003] SGHC 177
The court held that the admission of a Queen's Counsel in a criminal case requires a 'special reason' under s 21(2) of the Legal Profession Act, and that the complexity of the case or the presence of ecclesiastical issues did not constitute such a reason where local counsel was c
Federal Law Concerning the National and Reserve Service
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning the National and Reserve Service (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Lassiter Ann Masters v To Keng Lam (alias Toh Jeanette) [2003] SGHC 176
The Singapore High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to admit fresh expert evidence in Lassiter Ann Masters v To Keng Lam [2003] SGHC 176, ruling that parties cannot use appeals to plug evidentiary gaps or rectify poorly conducted cases after the initial trial.
Bernard Desker Gary and Others v Thwaites Racing Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 175
A trainer is not liable for negligent advice regarding a horse's suitability for racing if the advice was given in the capacity of a trainer and not a veterinarian, and the owner was advised to seek veterinary opinion.
Cabinet Resolution on the Implementation of Electronic Probation
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on the Implementation of Electronic Probation (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Mark Kalaivanan s/o Tamilarasan and Others [2003] SGHC 174
The court held that in sentencing multiple charges concerning the same incident, a global view of punishment is relevant and appropriate.
Lee Theng Wee v Tay Chor Teng [2003] SGHC 173
A defendant seeking to set aside a default judgment must act at the earliest opportunity, and the court will consider the defendant's conduct in addition to the prospect of success.
Federal Decree-Law on International Crimes
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law on International Crimes (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chun Thong Ping v Soh Kok Hong and Another [2003] SGHC 172
A plaintiff cannot add a new cause of action between the hearing at first instance and the appeal therefrom and proceed on that new cause of action at the appeal.