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Niranjan Dolly K v Toh Laye Lan [2002] SGHC 294
This case established that absolute privilege extends to a solicitor's correspondence aimed at protecting a client's interests during litigation. The court held that warnings against witness tampering are protected to ensure the integrity of judicial proceedings.
Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law of 2019 Concerning the Rules and Certificates of Origin
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law of 2019 Concerning the Rules and Certificates of Origin (Federal Law, 2022) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Econ Corporation International Limited v Ballast-Nedam International BV [2002] SGHC 293
The court held that leave to serve out of jurisdiction should be granted where the plaintiff establishes a good arguable case and the governing law of the instruments in dispute is Singapore law, making Singapore the appropriate forum.
Federal Law on the Rules and Certificates of Origin
Analysis of Federal Law on the Rules and Certificates of Origin (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Fong Yoke San & Another v Chan Lee Pa [2002] SGHC 292
An option to purchase property signed by only one of several joint tenants is not necessarily incomplete or unperfected; it may be a binding contract on the signatory, who is then obliged to procure the other joint tenants to complete the sale.
Roberto Building Material Pte Ltd & Others v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited & Another [2002] SGHC 291
A mortgagee or security holder owes a duty of good faith to the mortgagor when exercising powers under the security, but is entitled to protect its own interests even if disadvantageous to the borrower. The appointment of a receiver by a mortgagee is a decision that can generally
Federal Law on the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights
Analysis of Federal Law on the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
B v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 290
The court held that while corroboration is not strictly required for child witness testimony in sexual offence cases, it remains dangerous to convict on uncorroborated evidence unless the testimony is unusually compelling or reliable.
Public Prosecutor v Henry John William and another appeal [2002] SGHC 29
The High Court has the power to amend defective charges in the exercise of its revisionary jurisdiction, provided that such amendment does not cause injustice or prejudice to the accused.
Federal Law on Product Safety
Analysis of Federal Law on Product Safety (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Colombo Dockyard Limited v Athula Anthony Jayasinghe trading as Metro Maritime Services [2002] SGHC 289
A party to an illegal contract may recover money paid under it if the illegal purpose has not been carried out and the party repudiates the contract voluntarily and in time.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Ram Ghanshamdas Mahtani & Another [2002] SGHC 288
The court held that bailors have an onerous duty to exercise due diligence to ensure an accused attends court, and mere faith in the accused or the filing of a police report is insufficient to avoid forfeiture of bail.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Li Hwee Building Construction Pte Ltd v Advanced Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 287
In Li Hwee Building Construction v Advanced Construction [2002] SGHC 287, the court ruled the contract was mutually abrogated by conduct. While the claim for loss of profits was dismissed, the court ordered an assessment of quantum for works performed and awarded partial costs to the plaintiffs.
Press Automation Technology Pte Ltd v Trans-Link Exhibition Forwarding Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 286
In Press Automation Technology v Trans-Link Exhibition Forwarding, the Singapore High Court upheld a limitation of liability clause, ruling that the plaintiff's calculated commercial decision to engage the defendant negated claims of unequal bargaining power and rendered the clause reasonable.
Federal Decree-Law Governing Medical Products, Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Establishments
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law Governing Medical Products, Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Establishments (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ong Heng Chuan & Another v Ong Boon Chuan & Another [2002] SGHC 285
The court found that the Plaintiffs failed to prove the existence of a common understanding or arrangement that would give rise to a constructive trust under the 'Pallant v Morgan equity' doctrine.
Chuan & Company Pte Ltd v Ong Soon Huat (Ong Thiam Huat and Others, Third Parties) [2002] SGHC 284
An acknowledgement of a debt under s 26 of the Limitation Act must be an unequivocal admission of a subsisting debt at the time of the acknowledgement.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Permitted Abortion Cases
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Permitted Abortion Cases (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Philip Motha Consultancy Pte Ltd v Jones Lang Lasalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd (formerly known as JLW Property Consultants Pte Ltd) [2002] SGHC 283
The court held that there was no oral co-broking agreement in 1995, and even if there were, it was superseded by the written agreement of 23 April 1996. Furthermore, the court found that the plaintiff's claim for a share of the commission was not supported by the evidence.
Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Licensing of Tobacco Cultivation and Manufacturing Tobacco Products and Derivatives
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Licensing of Tobacco Cultivation and Manufacturing Tobacco Products and Derivatives (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
HH Media-Tech Pte Ltd v Kim Yong Hyun [2002] SGHC 282
The court held that the defendant breached an implied term of the agreement not to solicit the plaintiffs' customers and was liable to account for profits made from such solicitation.
Mah Wand Hew v Ong Yew Huat & Another [2002] SGHC 281
The court held that the plaintiff was an employee of the defendant company, not the Guangzhou Hotel Equatorial, and thus entitled to claim outstanding salary and retrenchment benefits from the defendant company in liquidation.