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Wan Hoe Keet and another v LVM Law Chambers LLC [2019] SGHC 103
In Wan Hoe Keet and another v LVM Law Chambers LLC, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Injunctions.
CENTRE FOR LASER AND AESTHETIC MEDICINE PTE. LTD. v GPK CLINIC (ORCHARD) PTE LTD & 2 Ors
In CENTRE FOR LASER AND AESTHETIC MEDICINE PTE. LTD. v GPK CLINIC (ORCHARD) PTE LTD & 2 Ors, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of .
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
An Act to impose further limits on the extent to which civil liability for breach of contract, or for negligence or other breach of duty, can be avoided by means of contract terms and otherwise.
Yip Man Hing Kevin v Singapore Medical Council and another matter [2019] SGHC 102
The High Court dismissed Dr. Yip Man Hing Kevin's appeal and allowed the Singapore Medical Council's appeal, increasing his disciplinary suspension from five to eight months. The ruling reinforces strict professional standards for medical practitioners regarding clinical assessments and integrity.
Trade Unions Act 1940
Overview of the Trade Unions Act 1940, Singapore act.
EQ Capital Investments Ltd v Sunbreeze Group Investments Ltd and others [2019] SGHC 101
In EQ Capital Investments Ltd v Sunbreeze Group Investments Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Striking out of counterclaim.
Terrorism (Suppression of Misuse of Radioactive Material) Act 2017
An Act to give effect to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism and to provide for connected matters.
Seraya Energy Pte Ltd v Denka Advantech Pte Ltd and another suit (YTL PowerSeraya Pte Ltd, third party [2019] SGHC 100
In Seraya Energy Pte Ltd v Denka Advantech Pte Ltd and another suit (YTL PowerSeraya Pte Ltd, third party, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure – Costs.
Transport Safety Investigations Act 2018
An Act to provide for investigation of transport occurrences and other matters affecting transport safety and for related purposes, and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act 2002
An Act to suppress the financing of terrorism, to give effect to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and for matters connected therewith.
Lyu Yan @ Lu Yan v Lim Tien Chiang and others [2019] SGHC 10
The court granted a Mareva injunction against the defendants due to a real risk of dissipation of assets, as the defendants' explanations for the missing funds were inadequate and unconvincing.
Terrorism (Suppression of Bombings) Act 2007
An Act to suppress terrorist bombings, to give effect to the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings and for matters connected therewith.
Lalwani Ashok Bherumal v Lalwani Shalini Gobind and another [2019] SGHC 1
The High Court ruled that minor errors in a statutory demand do not invalidate it if the sum can be rectified. The court allowed the bankruptcy application to proceed after the executor failed to pay the corrected $425,338.87, emphasizing that technicalities cannot override fiduciary duties.
BMI v. BMJ
In BMI v BMJ, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of .
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 1930
An Act to confer on third parties rights against insurers of third‑party risks in the event of the insured becoming insolvent and in certain other events.
Lim Hun Joo and others v Kok Yin Chong and others [2019] SGHC 03
In Lim Hun Joo and others v Kok Yin Chong and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Strata titles.
PEREIRA DENNIS JOHN SUNNY v UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED
In PEREIRA DENNIS JOHN SUNNY v UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of .
Treasurer of Presbyterian Church, Singapore Ordinance 1899
Overview of the Treasurer of Presbyterian Church, Singapore Ordinance 1899, Singapore act.
Seraya Energy Pte Ltd v Denka Advantech Pte Ltd and another suit (YTL PowerSeraya Pte Ltd, third party) [2019] SGHC 02
In Seraya Energy Pte Ltd v Denka Advantech Pte Ltd and another suit (YTL PowerSeraya Pte Ltd, third party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Contract — Formation.
Temasek Polytechnic Act 1990
Overview of the Temasek Polytechnic Act 1990, Singapore act.
CHEW ENG HAN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
The court held that the criminal reference mechanism under s 397 of the CPC cannot be used as a backdoor appeal, and that leave will generally not be granted where the matter has already been determined by a three-Judge coram of the High Court.
Mitsubishi Corp RTM International Pte Ltd v Kyen Resources Pte Ltd [2019] SGHCR 6
In Mitsubishi Corp RTM International Pte Ltd v Kyen Resources Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Commercial transactions – Sale of goods.
Termination of Pregnancy Act 1974
Overview of the Termination of Pregnancy Act 1974, Singapore act.
ATTORNEY-GENERAL v TING CHOON MENG
The Court of Appeal held that s 15 of the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 applies only to natural persons and not to the Government or corporate entities.