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Foo Ko Hing v Foo Chee Heng [2002] SGHC 70
The court held that interrogatories against a non-party solicitor are permissible under O 26A of the Rules of Court where they are relevant to the issues in the proceedings, and that solicitor-client privilege does not apply where the solicitor acted for both parties jointly in t
Khor Bee Im v Wong Tee Kee [2002] SGHC 7
The court will not change a child's surname without compelling reasons, but where the child is sufficiently mature and the natural father has shown little interest, the court may allow the change to remain in the child's best interests.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Regulations for The Control on Juice and Beverage Products
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Regulations for The Control on Juice and Beverage Products (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
National Scientific (S) Pte Ltd v Ho Wai Ming and Others [2002] SGHC 69
The court held that there was no basis to vary the Anton Piller orders as the plaintiff had made out a sufficiently reasonable case and there was no material non-disclosure.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Control of Milk and Dairy Products
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Control of Milk and Dairy Products (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
The "Cherry" and others [2002] SGHC 68
A party can be a holder of a bill of lading under the Bills of Lading Act even if the bill is in the physical possession of its agent, provided the agent holds it in a purely ministerial capacity.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard for Tobacco Products
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding a Mandatory Standard for Tobacco Products (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chen Jian Wei v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 66
The court held that the evidence of a child witness who had made material inconsistencies and volte-face changes in testimony was unsafe to convict upon without corroboration, and that the appellant's conviction was not supported by the totality of the evidence.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standard for Terrestrial Radio Receivers (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Luan Yuanxin [2002] SGHC 65
The court held that sentences for criminal intimidation and violence within a family context must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence, and that aggravating factors such as the use of weapons and the presence of children must be considered.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Scheme for Automotive Spare Parts
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE Scheme for Automotive Spare Parts (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Soh Lup Chee and Others v Seow Boon Cheng and Another [2002] SGHC 64
In Soh Lup Chee v Seow Boon Cheng [2002] SGHC 64, the court addressed discovery non-compliance. While acknowledging the power to strike out a defence, the court issued an 'unless order' granting the defendants 14 days to fulfill their obligations, emphasizing the high threshold for such measures.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Emirates Sustainable Agriculture Label System
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Emirates Sustainable Agriculture Label System (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sherman Wong v Lim Kian Eng Carol and Another [2002] SGHC 63
The filing of a notice of appeal does not automatically operate as a stay of execution, and a judgment creditor should not be deprived of the fruits of their judgment without a stay.
In the Matter of A, an infant born on the 30th day of October 1994 [2002] SGHC 62
The court will grant a stay of proceedings in favour of a foreign forum if that forum is clearly more appropriate for the resolution of the dispute, taking into account the child's best interests and cultural connections.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Personal Health Protection Products
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the UAE System for Personal Health Protection Products (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Show Theatres Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Shaw Theatres Pte Ltd and another application [2002] SGHC 61
Case Details * Citation: [2002] SGHC 61 * Case Number: CWU 319/2000, SIC 601418/2001, 601420/2001 * Decision Date: 28 March 2002 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Tan Lee Meng J * Judgment
Re A (an infant) [2002] SGHC 60
The court held that the French court was the more appropriate forum for custody proceedings given the child's cultural connections and the fact that the father had already invoked the French court's jurisdiction.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Application of a Mandatory UAE Standard Specification for Safety Requirements in School Buses in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Application of a Mandatory UAE Standard Specification for Safety Requirements in School Buses in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tavica Design Pte Ltd v Schindler Lifts (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 6
In an application for a stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration, the court's task is not to evaluate the merits of the claim but to determine if a dispute exists on the face of the affidavits. If a dispute exists, the matter must be referred to arbitration.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Application of Standard Specifications for Periodic Vehicle Technical Inspection in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Application of Standard Specifications for Periodic Vehicle Technical Inspection in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Fortune Realty Pte Ltd v Lim Sai Kang and Another [2002] SGHC 59
In Fortune Realty Pte Ltd v Lim Sai Kang [2002] SGHC 59, the High Court ruled against the developer, holding that a car park lot could not be included in the promised floor area. The court applied the contra proferentem rule to resolve contractual ambiguity in favour of the purchasers.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Formation and Rules of Procedure of the Industrial Property Grievance Committee
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Formation and Rules of Procedure of the Industrial Property Grievance Committee (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ang Kah Kee v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 58
The court held that the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt because the medical evidence was inconclusive and the complainant's actions were irrational, rendering the conviction unsafe.