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Asnah and another (trading as Beauty Hair) v Jin Ting [2016] SGHC 255
In Asnah and another (trading as Beauty Hair) v Jin Ting, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Malaysia) v Ling Lee Soon [2016] SGHC 254
In Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Malaysia) v Ling Lee Soon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency law — Bankruptcy.
Koh Yong Chiah v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 253
In Koh Yong Chiah v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Syed Ahmad Jamal Alsagoff (administrator of the estates of Shaikah Fitom bte Ghalib bin Omar Al-Bakri and others) and others v Harun bin Syed Hussain Aljunied and others and other suits [2016] SGHC 252
In Syed Ahmad Jamal Alsagoff (administrator of the estates of Shaikah Fitom bte Ghalib bin Omar Al-Bakri and others) and others v Harun bin Syed Hussain Aljunied and others and other suits, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence — Proof of evidence, Landlord and ten
BAF v BAG and others [2016] SGHC 251
In BAF v BAG and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings.
Law Society of Singapore v Leong Pek Gan [2016] SGHC 250
In Law Society of Singapore v Leong Pek Gan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary Proceedings, Legal Profession — Professional Conduct.
BCY v BCZ [2016] SGHC 249
In BCY v BCZ, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Arbitral tribunal, Arbitration — Agreement.
Doka Formwork Pte Ltd v Grandbuild Construction Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 248
In Doka Formwork Pte Ltd v Grandbuild Construction Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Damages.
JFC Builders Pte Ltd v Permasteelisa Pacific Holdings Ltd [2016] SGHC 247
The definition of 'construction work' in s 3(1) of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act does not import the common law on fixtures; the test is one of fact and degree regarding whether the works form part of the land.
CAA Technologies Pte Ltd v Newcon Builders Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 246
In CAA Technologies Pte Ltd v Newcon Builders Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and construction law — Building and construction contracts, Building and construction law — Sub-contracts.
Public Prosecutor v Zainudin bin Mohamed and another [2016] SGHC 245
In Public Prosecutor v Zainudin bin Mohamed and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory Offences.
Tan Boon Hai v Tan Kia Kok and another [2016] SGHC 244
In Tan Boon Hai v Tan Kia Kok and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Unincorporated Associations and Trade Unions — Friendly Societies.
Seng Foo Building Construction Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 243
In Seng Foo Building Construction Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Law Society of Singapore v Ravi s/o Madasamy [2016] SGHC 242
The court held that in disciplinary proceedings against solicitors, the paramount considerations are the protection of the public and upholding public confidence in the integrity of the legal profession, which may outweigh personal mitigating circumstances such as a mental condit
Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Firman bin Jumali Chew [2016] SGHC 241
In Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Firman bin Jumali Chew, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences.
Geocon Piling & Engineering Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) v Multistar Holdings Ltd (formerly known as Multi-Con Systems Ltd) and another suit [2016] SGHC 240
The court held that the subcontract between the parties was a lump sum contract subject to variations, not a reimbursement contract, and that the plaintiff's claims were not time-barred as the cause of action accrued upon finalisation of accounts.
Lee Wei Ling and another v Attorney-General [2016] SGHC 239
In Lee Wei Ling and another v Attorney-General, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms, Copyright — Ownership.
Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd v Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 238
In Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd v Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Agreement, Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Kim Hup [2016] SGHC 237
In Public Prosecutor v Tan Kim Hup, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Jeganathan Ramasamy v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 236
In Jeganathan Ramasamy v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 236, the High Court allowed the appeal against conviction, ruling that the Prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The court acquitted the appellant, citing significant evidentiary gaps and a lack of motive.
Soh Guan Cheow Anthony v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2016] SGHC 235
In Soh Guan Cheow Anthony v Public Prosecutor and another appeal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Disclosure.
Lim Geok Lin Andy v Yap Jin Meng Bryan [2016] SGHC 234
In Lim Geok Lin Andy v Yap Jin Meng Bryan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Oral Agreement, Res judicata — Extended doctrine.
Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd v EQ Insurance Co Ltd [2016] SGHC 233
The court held that GC9 of the insurance policy was a condition precedent, and the insured's reckless non-compliance with the Fire Safety Act constituted a breach of this condition, absolving the insurer of liability.
Te Deum Engineering Pte Ltd v Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 232
In Te Deum Engineering Pte Ltd v Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Negligence, Words and Phrases — "any fire accidentally begin".