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Policies of Assurance Act 1867
An Act to enable assignees of policies of life assurance to sue thereon in their own names.
Lim Seng Choon David v Global Maritime Holdings Ltd and another and another suit [2018] SGHC 25
In Lim Seng Choon David v Global Maritime Holdings Ltd and another and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Formation, Companies — Directors.
Pawnbrokers Act 2015
An Act to repeal and re-enact the Pawnbrokers Act (Chapter 222 of the 1994 Revised Edition).
Hup Seng Lee Pte Ltd v Jaclyn Patrina Reutens [2018] SGHC 249
In Hup Seng Lee Pte Ltd v Jaclyn Patrina Reutens, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Credit and Security — Performance bond.
Tomolugen Holdings Ltd and another v Silica Investors Ltd and other appeals
The court held that a dispute over minority oppression or unfairly prejudicial conduct under s 216 of the Companies Act is arbitrable, and that a court should adopt a prima facie standard of review when hearing a stay application under s 6 of the IAA.
Passports Act 2007
An Act to provide for the issue of Singapore passports and other travel documents to be used as evidence of identity and citizenship by citizens of Singapore who are travelling internationally and for matters connected therewith.
Sea Trucks Offshore Ltd and others v Roomans, Jacobus Johannes and others [2018] SGHC 248
In Sea Trucks Offshore Ltd and others v Roomans, Jacobus Johannes and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Mareva injunctions.
V Nithia (co-administratrix of the estate of Ponnusamy Sivapakiam, deceased) v Buthmanaban s/o Vaithilingam and another
A court should not decide a case on an unpleaded cause of action if it causes irreparable prejudice to the other party that cannot be compensated by costs.
Planning Act 1998
An Act to provide for the planning and improvement of Singapore and for purposes connected therewith.
A Selvadurai Hallman v Singapore Amalgamated Services Co-operative Organisation Ltd [2018] SGHC 247
In A Selvadurai Hallman v Singapore Amalgamated Services Co-operative Organisation Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Charities – Trustees.
Y.E.S. F&B Group Pte Ltd v Soup Restaurant Singapore Pte Ltd (formerly known as Soup Restaurant (Causeway Point) Pte Ltd)
In Y.E.S. F&B Group Pte Ltd v Soup Restaurant Singapore Pte Ltd (formerly known as Soup Restaurant (Causeway Point) Pte Ltd), the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of .
Patents Act 1994
An Act to establish a new law of patents, to enable Singapore to give effect to certain international conventions on patents, and for matters connected therewith.
International Healthway Corp Ltd v The Enterprise Fund III Ltd and others [2018] SGHC 246
In International Healthway Corp Ltd v The Enterprise Fund III Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Capital, Equity — Estoppel.
Pensions Act 1956
An Act to regulate the granting of pensions, gratuities and other allowances to officers in the public service of Singapore.
PT Surya Citra Multimedia v Brightpoint Singapore Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 245
In PT Surya Citra Multimedia v Brightpoint Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Commercial Transactions — Sale of goods, Damages for breach of contract.
Poisons Act 1938
An Act to regulate the importation, possession, manufacture, compounding, storage, transport and sale of poisons.
Twiss, Christopher James Hans v Twiss, Yvonne Prendergast
In Twiss, Christopher James Hans v Twiss, Yvonne Prendergast, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of .
Sim Tian Siang (administrator of the estate of Shoo Hui Meng, deceased) v Aw Yong Chyn Long and another [2018] SGHC 244
In Sim Tian Siang (administrator of the estate of Shoo Hui Meng, deceased) v Aw Yong Chyn Long and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort – Negligence.
Prisons Act 1933
Overview of the Prisons Act 1933, Singapore act.
Public Prosecutor v BNO [2018] SGHC 243
In Public Prosecutor v BNO, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Partnership Act 1890
An Act to declare and amend the Law of Partnership.
The Royal Bank of Scotland NV (formerly known as ABN Amro Bank NV) and others v TT International Ltd (nTan Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd and others, other parties) and another appeal
In The Royal Bank of Scotland NV (formerly known as ABN Amro Bank NV) and others v TT International Ltd (nTan Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd and others, other parties) and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of .
NK Mulsan Co Ltd v INTL Asia Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 242
In NK Mulsan Co Ltd v INTL Asia Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution.
Official Secrets Act 1935
An Act to prevent the disclosure of official documents and information.