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Keppel Tatlee Bank Limited v Bandung Shipping Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 47
The court held that an application to strike out a claim under O 18, r 19(1)(a) must be determined solely on the pleadings, and no evidence is admissible.
Forward Food Management Pte Ltd and Another v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 46
The court held that the term 'waiter' in the work permit condition was ambiguous and should be construed in favour of the accused under the strict construction rule. Furthermore, the Ministry of Manpower's own application form contributed to the confusion, making it unjust to con
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Requirements of Electric Cars in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Requirements of Electric Cars in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tham Lai Hoong v Fong Weng Sun Peter Vincent [2002] SGHC 45
The court held that the proper approach to the division of matrimonial assets is to first identify and value all matrimonial assets, then compute direct contributions, and finally determine a just and equitable division based on all circumstances including indirect contributions.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Scheme to Control Detergents
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Scheme to Control Detergents (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Delta Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd v Wiseco Trading Pte Ltd and Others [2002] SGHC 44
A conspiracy by unlawful means requires proof of a combination to commit an unlawful act with the intention of injuring the plaintiff. Section 73B(1) CLPA requires proof of intent to defraud creditors.
Cabinet Resolution on Issuing the Executive Regulations of the Federal Decree-Law Concerning the Regulation and Development of Industry
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on Issuing the Executive Regulations of the Federal Decree-Law Concerning the Regulation and Development of Industry (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Teo Kian Leong v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 43
The court affirmed that sentencing discretion under s 234(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code must be exercised judiciously, considering common law principles like the totality principle and the one transaction rule.
Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Amending the Emirates Technical Rules Concerning the Additive Substances Permitted to Use in Foods (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Kanesan S/O Ratnam [2002] SGHC 42
The accused was found guilty of murder after confessing to killing his cell-mate by strangulation, with no evidence of diminished responsibility.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standards for the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Mandatory Standards for the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ow Chor Seng v Coutts Bank (Schweiz) AG [2002] SGHC 41
Order 27 r 3 of the Rules of Court requires a clear admission of fact that leaves no room for the party making it to succeed; it is not a mechanism to test the veracity of pleadings or the likelihood of success.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning Technical Requirements for Emergency Call (eCall) in Vehicles
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning Technical Requirements for Emergency Call (eCall) in Vehicles (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Approving Mandatory Technical Rules in the Food and Agriculture and Oil and Gas Sectors in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Approving Mandatory Technical Rules in the Food and Agriculture and Oil and Gas Sectors in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tai Sea Nyong v Overseas Union Bank Ltd [2002] SGHC 40
A mortgagee in possession is not a trustee of the mortgagor and is not obliged to wait indefinitely for the theoretical market value of the property; its duty is merely to obtain the best reasonable price at the time it chooses to sell.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations on Efficient Energy Consumption for Home Cooling Devices in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations on Efficient Energy Consumption for Home Cooling Devices in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Kang Ngah Wei v Commander of Traffic Police [2002] SGHC 4
Leave to apply for certiorari will only be granted if there is an arguable case that the decision-maker acted unreasonably or in breach of natural justice. The court will not interfere with a decision unless it is so outrageous in its defiance of logic that no reasonable authorit
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Consumer Meters
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Consumer Meters (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ng Chu Chong trading as Grand Am Fashion Enterprise v Ng Swee Choon and Others [2002] SGHC 39
The case establishes that a trademark registered in the joint names of partners is partnership property, and upon dissolution of the partnership, the rights to the trademark are subject to the agreement between the partners regarding the transfer of partnership assets.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specification for Food Additives in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Mandatory Standard Specification for Food Additives in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Eka Tjipta Widjaja v Fifi [2002] SGHC 38
In Eka Tjipta Widjaja v Fifi [2002] SGHC 38, the High Court ruled in favor of the Plaintiff, rejecting the Defendant's 'sole purpose' defense. The court held that oral evidence cannot contradict clear written loan agreements absent proof of misrepresentation or duress.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Rules for Efficient Energy Consumption for Electric Motors in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Rules for Efficient Energy Consumption for Electric Motors in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
C & A Aviation (Pte) Ltd and Others v Fokker Services Asia Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 37
In C & A Aviation v Fokker Services Asia, the High Court ruled that the plaintiffs failed to establish an easement for car parking, clarifying that parking rights are typically mere licences. The court emphasized the strict evidentiary requirements for proving property interests in Singapore.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Scheme for Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the UAE Scheme for Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.