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Federal Law Regarding Establishing Federal Courts and Transferring Powers of Local Judicial Authorities in Some Emirates to Such Courts
Analysis of Federal Law Regarding Establishing Federal Courts and Transferring Powers of Local Judicial Authorities in Some Emirates to Such Courts (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Overseas Union Insurance Ltd v Home and Overseas Insurance Co Ltd and another application [2002] SGHC 83
Leave to appeal is required for taxation of bills of costs where the amount in dispute is below the statutory minimum in s 21 SCJA. The amount in dispute is calculated as the difference between the amount submitted and the amount awarded.
Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage
Analysis of Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (Unknown, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
The Alexandrea [2002] SGHC 82
The court held that for an action in rem to be brought under s 3(1)(l) of the High Court (Admiralty Jurisdiction) Act, the claim must arise in connection with the specific ship to which the goods or materials were supplied.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning Insolvency
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Insolvency (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Voss Peer v APL Co Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 81
A carrier is contractually bound to deliver cargo only upon production of the original bill of lading, regardless of whether it is an 'order bill' or a 'straight bill'.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Creation of a Register for Registration of Rights on Movable Property
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Creation of a Register for Registration of Rights on Movable Property (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ong Jane Rebecca v Lim Lie Hoa and Others [2002] SGHC 80
A solicitor cannot take a neutral position on a conflict of interest allegation; they must decide whether to continue acting and justify their conduct if challenged, as the court is not the forum for such an inquiry at the discharge stage.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Mcconnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd v Sembcorp Engineers and Constructors Pte Ltd (formerly known as SembCorp Construction Pte Ltd) [2002] SGHC 8
The right of a beneficiary to make a call on an on-demand bank guarantee depends on the terms of the guarantee itself, not the underlying contract, unless the guarantee stipulates otherwise.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for Energy Consumption Efficiency Requirements for Low and Large Capacity Air Conditioners
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for Energy Consumption Efficiency Requirements for Low and Large Capacity Air Conditioners (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sim Mui Beng Nancy v Tan Peng Huat Steven [2002] SGHC 79
The court held that where a husband is of advanced age and unemployed, the court may factor the obligation to pay maintenance into the apportionment of matrimonial assets. Furthermore, it is inappropriate for a court to fix the value of matrimonial assets and order a cash payment
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Regulation on Controlling the Electrical Escalators and Moving Walkway
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Regulation on Controlling the Electrical Escalators and Moving Walkway (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Jamal anak Nyalau and Others [2002] SGHC 78
The court sentenced three first-time offenders to six years and six months imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, noting the absence of weapons and the early guilty plea.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Regulations of Control of Hazardous Substance Ratios in Electric and Electronic Devices
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Regulations of Control of Hazardous Substance Ratios in Electric and Electronic Devices (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Tiyatun and Another [2002] SGHC 76
The severity of the sentence for a s 304A offence depends to a great extent on the degree of rashness or negligence which was present in the conduct of the accused.
Re Nicholas William Henric QC and another application [2002] SGHC 74
The court dismissed applications for the ad hoc admission of two Queen's Counsel because the cases were not of sufficient difficulty and complexity to warrant such admission, and the applications failed to meet the requirements of s 21 of the Legal Profession Act.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard Specification in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
United Lifestyle Holdings Pte Ltd v Oakwell Egineering Ltd [2002] SGHC 73
The court held that the term 'change of the use' in the Option related to HDB's internal criteria for approval and did not entitle the purchaser to apply for a change of use to 'warehousing' which was outside the permitted zoning.
Cabinet Resolution on the UAE System for Control of Childcare Requirements
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on the UAE System for Control of Childcare Requirements (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Rapiscan Asia Pte Ltd v Global Container Freight Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 72
A freight forwarder is liable for breach of contract where it negligently misrepresents the status of a shipment, and exemption clauses that do not expressly refer to negligence or satisfy the Morton tests do not exclude such liability.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Approving the Gulf Technical Regulation of the Electrical Appliances and Equipment with Low Voltage
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Approving the Gulf Technical Regulation of the Electrical Appliances and Equipment with Low Voltage (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Winjoy Investment Pte Ltd v Goh Boon Huat and Another [2002] SGHC 71
The High Court allowed Winjoy Investment's appeal, ruling that liquidated damages clauses for late completion do not apply to construction defects. The court held that respondents failed to prove actual loss, emphasizing that damages must be compensatory and supported by evidence.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specifications in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.