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Tokuhon (Private) Limited v Seow Kang Hong and Others [2003] SGHC 121
The court held that a stay of execution pending appeal should be granted only if the defendant can show that without a stay, they would be ruined and that the appeal has some prospect of success, while balancing the prejudice to the successful party.
Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Residence Permits for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Specialized Talents
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Residence Permits for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Specialized Talents (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sunlink Engineering Pte Ltd v Koru Bena Sdn Bhd [2003] SGHC 120
The High Court has an unfettered discretion to transfer proceedings to the Subordinate Courts, and will exercise this discretion to prevent the misallocation of High Court resources for claims involving relatively small sums.
Ng Huat Engineering Pte Ltd v Jurong Town Corp [2003] SGHC 12
The High Court dismissed Ng Huat Engineering's application for leave to appeal an arbitrator's award, affirming the arbitrator's contract interpretation and emphasizing the high threshold for challenging arbitration findings in construction and valuation disputes.
Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Rafiq Jumabhoy v Scotts Investments (Singapore) Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2003] SGHC 119
The court has jurisdiction to grant leave retrospectively under s 262(3) of the Companies Act for a party to commence or continue an action against a company in compulsory liquidation.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning Equality in Wages between Men and Women
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Equality in Wages between Men and Women (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Mohammad Kassim Bin Sapil v Quah Lai Tee and Others [2003] SGHC 118
In Mohammad Kassim Bin Sapil v Quah Lai Tee [2003] SGHC 118, the High Court held the 3rd Defendant solely liable for the Plaintiff's injuries. The court ruled that the stationary lorry was not an operative cause, emphasizing that the driver's negligent handling in adverse weather was the sole cause.
Federal Law on Practicing the Veterinary Medicine Profession
Analysis of Federal Law on Practicing the Veterinary Medicine Profession (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Walsh Terence William v Peregrine Systems Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 117
The court held that the words 'expected to be for a period of two (2) years' in the letter of offer were inconsistent with a fixed-term employment contract, and that the plaintiff failed to prove a common mistake for rectification.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Private Mediation Centers and Branches of Foreign Mediation Centers
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Private Mediation Centers and Branches of Foreign Mediation Centers (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Shapy Khan s/o Sher Khan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 116
The case establishes that 'benefit' is not a necessary ingredient for deception under s 102(b) of the Securities Industry Act, and that unauthorised trading by a dealer constitutes deception regardless of whether the dealer gained a benefit.
The Seaway; Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd v The Owners of the Ship or Vessel "Seaway" [2003] SGHC 115
The court held that the defendants were entitled to limit their liability under s 136 of the Merchant Shipping Act for damage caused to the plaintiffs' wharf, as the wharf fell within the meaning of 'property' under s 136(d).
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Administrative Penalties for Violating the Provisions of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Electronic Transactions and Trust Services and its Executive Regulations
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Administrative Penalties for Violating the Provisions of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Electronic Transactions and Trust Services and its Executive Regulations (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and inter...
Ding Leng Kong v Mok Kwong Yue and Others [2003] SGHC 114
In Ding Leng Kong v Mok Kwong Yue [2003] SGHC 114, the High Court awarded partial judgment for loan repayments and damages in lieu of specific performance, while allowing a counterclaim for share purchase prices, emphasizing the need for precise pleading in commercial disputes.
Federal Law Repealing Federal Law Regulating the Events and Procedures of Appeal by Cassation before the Union Supreme Court and its Amendments
Analysis of Federal Law Repealing Federal Law Regulating the Events and Procedures of Appeal by Cassation before the Union Supreme Court and its Amendments (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law on the Creation and Regulation of Owners Association
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law on the Creation and Regulation of Owners Association (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Koh Soon Pheng v Tan Kah Eng [2003] SGHC 112
The global sum approach to assessing damages is outdated; each head of pecuniary loss must be considered separately on its own merits.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Determination of the Debt Amount Requiring the Debtor to File an Application to Initiate Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings and the Amendment of Certain Timeframes Set Forth in Federal Decree by Law Regarding Insolvenc
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Determination of the Debt Amount Requiring the Debtor to File an Application to Initiate Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings and the Amendment of Certain Timeframes Set Forth in Federal Decree by Law Regarding Insolvenc (Federal Decree-Law, ) — cove...
BNP Paribas v Bandung Shipping Pte Ltd (Shweta International Pte Ltd and Another, Third Parties) [2003] SGHC 111
In BNP Paribas v Bandung Shipping [2003] SGHC 111, the Singapore High Court held the shipowner liable for breach of contract and conversion for discharging cargo without original bills of lading, ruling that letters of indemnity do not shield shipowners from claims by lawful bill of lading holders.
Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on the Protection of Witnesses and the Like
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations 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.
Yeo Nai Meng v Ei-Nets Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 110
In Yeo Nai Meng v Ei-Nets Ltd [2003], the High Court ruled that while internal reports to directors were protected by qualified privilege, wider circulation was not. The court awarded the plaintiff $80,000 in damages, dismissing the defendants' counterclaims.
Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
The Portal WW.Legal.com. Pte Ltd v Horizon.iTech Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 11
In The Portal WW.Legal.com. Pte Ltd v Horizon.iTech Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 11, the court dismissed claims for liquidated damages, ruling that minor technical breaches do not justify withholding payment for substantially performed IT services after formal user acceptance sign-off.