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Gladioli Investments Pte Ltd v Montien International Limited and Another [2003] SGHC 148
Extraneous documents such as memoranda of understanding cannot be used to interpret a complete and conclusive written contract.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Percentage of National Lawyers and Legal Consultants at Foreign Law Firms and Legal Consultancy Offices
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Percentage of National Lawyers and Legal Consultants at Foreign Law Firms and Legal Consultancy Offices (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Huang Hong Si [2003] SGHC 147
The court clarifies that 'aggravating factors' refer to the gravity of the crime in relation to the specific offence charged, and should not be confused with 'aggravated offences'.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Freelance Work Leave for Employees of the Federal Government
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Freelance Work Leave for Employees of the Federal Government (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Lim Eng Beng alias Lim Jia Le v Siow Soon Kim and Others [2003] SGHC 146
A defendant's election not to adduce evidence in their defence leaves the court with only the plaintiff's version of the story, which, if prima facie evidence supports the essential limbs of the claim, is fatal to the defendant.
Shepherd Andrew v BIL International Ltd [2003] SGHC 145
In Shepherd Andrew v BIL International Ltd [2003] SGHC 145, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claims for severance and bonuses, and the defendant's counterclaim. The court ruled that employers cannot use ex post facto misconduct allegations to retrospectively justify contract repudiation.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning The Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law On Domestic Workers
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning The Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law On Domestic Workers (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Soh Lai Chan (mw) and Another v Kuah Peng Hock and Another [2003] SGHC 144
The court dismissed the claim, finding that the transfer of shares was a legitimate family asset distribution exercise. It ruled there was no intent to defraud creditors or deprive the plaintiff of her interest in matrimonial assets.
Cabinet Resolution Issuing the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Issuing the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ong Jane Rebecca v Lim Lie Hoa (also known as Lim Le Hoa and Lily Arief Husni) and Others [2003] SGHC 143
The court held that costs of an inquiry should follow the event unless there are special reasons to deprive the successful party of costs, and that unnecessary or unreasonable protraction of proceedings by a successful party may justify a reduction in costs under Order 59 rule 6A
Cabinet Resolution Concerning Mechanisms and Controls for Implementing the Unemployment Insurance Scheme
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning Mechanisms and Controls for Implementing the Unemployment Insurance Scheme (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Evergreen International SA v Volkswagen Group Singapore Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 142
An anti-suit injunction may be granted to restrain foreign proceedings where Singapore is the natural forum and the foreign proceedings are vexatious or oppressive, particularly where they undermine a limitation decree and fund properly constituted in Singapore.
Federal Decree by Law on Concerning Insurance Against Unemployment
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law on Concerning Insurance Against Unemployment (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Newtech Engineering Construction Pte Ltd v BKB Engineering Constructions Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 141
The court held that a strong prima facie case of unconscionability is required to restrain a call on a performance bond, and that such a case was established here due to the arbitrary nature of the First Defendants' final accounts.
Law Society of Singapore v Quan Chee Seng Michael [2003] SGHC 140
A solicitor who acts dishonestly or falls below the required standards of integrity, probity and trustworthiness, such that they lack the qualities of character necessary for a legal practitioner, will be struck off the roll.
Federal Law by Decree on Human Resources in the Federal Government
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree on Human Resources in the Federal Government (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tan Yeow Tat and Another v Tan Yeow Khoon and Others [2003] SGHC 14
In Tan Yeow Tat v Tan Yeow Khoon [2003] SGHC 14, the High Court dismissed an application to challenge an expert's determination, ruling that an expert's interpretation of terms does not constitute a manifest error unless it is an objective mistake leaving no room for professional judgment.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning Domestic Workers
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Domestic Workers (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
UCO Bank v Golden Orient Maritime Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 138
In UCO Bank v Golden Orient Maritime Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Appeals, Civil Procedure — Stay of proceedings.
Federal Decree by Law Regulating the Translation Profession
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regulating the Translation Profession (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 137
Clause 17 of the bill of lading, which required claims to be determined at the port of delivery, was an exclusive jurisdiction clause, but the court refused to grant a stay of proceedings because the plaintiff showed strong cause.
Choong Peng Kong v Koh Hong Son [2003] SGHC 136
The court held that there was ample evidence to support the Assistant Registrar's assessment of damages, including loss of future earnings and loss of earning capacity, and that the claimant's promotional prospects were blighted by his injuries.
Federal Decree Law Regulating the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession
Analysis of Federal Decree Law Regulating the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Adventure Training Systems (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd v Signature Lifestyle Pte Ltd (Adventure Training Systems Pty Ltd, Third Party) [2003] SGHC 135
The court held that the Contractors were entitled to the balance price for work done as the items were delivered in good condition and rust complaints were not sustainable as they were due to environmental factors and could be managed by maintenance.