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Federal Decree by Law Regulating the Profession of Experts before Judicial Authorities
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regulating the Profession of Experts before Judicial Authorities (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Lim Yee Ming v Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte Ltd and Others (Adventure Training Systems Pty Ltd, Third Party) [2003] SGHC 134
The court held that the suppliers of adventure training equipment were liable for negligence due to inadequate training and failure to ensure the equipment was fit for purpose, specifically regarding the compatibility of the stop descender with the rope used.
Heap Huat Rubber Company Sdn Bhd and Others v Kong Choot Sian and Others [2003] SGHC 133
In Heap Huat Rubber Company v Kong Choot Sian [2003] SGHC 133, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims of breach of fiduciary duty and dishonest assistance, ruling that they failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate allegations of unauthorized remuneration or asset mismanagement.
Federal Decree by Law Regulating the Notary Profession
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regulating the Notary Profession (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Kwa Ban Cheong v Kuah Boon Sek and Others [2003] SGHC 132
The court held that the present action was an abuse of process as it was a collateral attack on a previous final decision involving the same subject matter, and that the previous decision operated in rem.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Auditing Profession
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Auditing Profession (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Re Ishak Bin Ismail (Ex Parte United Overseas Bank Limited) [2003] SGHC 131
A creditor must ensure that substituted service of a statutory demand is effective in bringing the demand to the debtor's notice, and the court will not order such service if it is aware that the debtor no longer resides at the premises.
Transnational Recycling Industries Pte Ltd v Semac Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 130
In Transnational Recycling Industries Pte Ltd v Semac Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 130, the High Court dismissed both the plaintiff's claims and defendant's counterclaims. The court ruled that the plaintiff failed to prove damages, citing speculative evidence and unexplained reductions in the quantum claimed
Cabinet Resolution Concerning Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
In the matter of Lot 114-69 Mukim XXII, Singapore (No 2) [2003] SGHC 13
In [2003] SGHC 13, the High Court rejected a claim for adverse possession of temple land, ruling the applicant failed to prove exclusive possession or the requisite intention to exclude the true owner. The court ordered the removal of the applicant's registration and addressed legal costs.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Classification of Private Sector Establishments Subject to the Provisions of the Law Regulating Labour Relations
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Classification of Private Sector Establishments Subject to the Provisions of the Law Regulating Labour Relations (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tang Chiew Ping v Abdul Rashid Bin Razali [2003] SGHC 129
Loss of earning capacity is generally used when a plaintiff is able to continue in employment without loss of emoluments but would be handicapped if seeking alternative employment, whereas loss of future earnings is for real assessable loss proved by evidence.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law Regulating Labour Relations
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law Regulating Labour Relations (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Zhao Feng Guo v Tan Hong Soon trading as Sole Proprietor in the name and style of Intense Engineering Construction [2003] SGHC 128
The court assessed damages for a personal injury claim, determining pre-trial and future loss of earnings based on the plaintiff's earning capacity in China following his repatriation, and applying a multiplier of nine for future loss of earnings.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning Regulating Labour Relations
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Regulating Labour Relations (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Silver Steam Air-Conditional Restaurant (In Receivership) v Ong Kay Eng (Ng Chiow Tiong, Third Party) [2003] SGHC 127
The managing partner of a partnership has a duty to keep proper accounts and bears the burden of establishing any claimed losses.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Unified General Rules of Employment in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Unified General Rules of Employment in the United Arab Emirates (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Wee Soon Kim Anthony v UBS AG (No 2) [2003] SGHC 125
The court refused an application to amend the statement of claim in the course of trial, emphasizing that in the interest of efficient case management, late amendments that introduce new facts and issues will not be allowed simply because the other party can be compensated by cos
Myanma Yaung Chi Oo Co. Ltd v Win Win Nu and Another [2003] SGHC 124
The court held that there is an implied duty of confidentiality in arbitration proceedings, but that disclosure is permissible if it is reasonably necessary to protect a party's legal rights against a third party, and such disclosure does not require prior leave of court.
Federal Law by Decree Concerning Entry and Residence of Foreigners
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree Concerning Entry and Residence of Foreigners (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v R Sekhar s/o R G Van [2003] SGHC 123
The burden of proof lies on an undischarged bankrupt to show that he had disclosed his bankruptcy status to the lender before obtaining credit of $500 or more.
Cabinet Resolution Regulating Expatriates Bringing Their Families and Servants
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regulating Expatriates Bringing Their Families and Servants (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chee Soon Juan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 122
The court held that the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act (PEMA) is constitutional and that the appellant's actions constituted an attempt to provide public entertainment without a licence.
Cabinet Resolution On the Remote Work System in the Federal Government
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution On the Remote Work System in the Federal Government (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.