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Soil-Build (Pte) Ltd v Sin Yam Huat Investment Holding Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 253
The court held that the Architect's certificate is binding under the SIA Conditions in the absence of fraud or interference, and that the Plaintiffs were entitled to summary judgment on the certificate sum, subject to a stay pending the determination of the Defendants' countercla
Steelmet Pte Ltd v APL Co Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 252
To sue for conversion, a plaintiff must have had actual possession or an immediate right to possession at the time of the conversion.
Public Prosecutor v Ali bin Serti [2000] SGHC 251
Possession of drugs for the purpose of returning them to the owner constitutes possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Indian Bank v Vishnu Dairy Farm Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 25
The court held that allegations of fraud in relation to letters of credit must be clearly established and that the defendants failed to show a defence with a real prospect of success to set aside a default judgment.
Denis Matthew Harte v Dr Tan Hun Hoe and Another [2000] SGHC 248
Denis Matthew Harte v Dr Tan Hun Hoe and Another [2000] SGHC 248 represents one of the most exhaustive judicial examinations of medical negligence in the context of urological surgery and male infertility treatment within the Singapore jurisdiction. Spanning a judgment of over 20
Quek Chiau Beng v Phua Swee Pah Jimmy [2000] SGHC 247
A gambling debt cannot spawn a cause of action and is unenforceable under s 5(2) of the Civil Law Act.
L & W Building Construction Pte Ltd v King Wah Construction Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 246
The court held that a stay of proceedings pending arbitration should be granted where there is an applicable arbitration clause and disputes regarding defective works, and that the architect's certificate did not entitle the plaintiffs to summary judgment for the disputed deducti
Rajendran A/L Palany v Dril-Quip Asia Pacific Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 245
The court found the employer liable for failing to provide a safe system of work in urgent circumstances, leading to the plaintiff's back injury.
Public Prosecutor v Kuah Kok Choon [2000] SGHC 244
For a charge of possession of a scheduled species under s 4(2) of the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act, the prosecution does not need to prove the date of import, only that the species is scheduled, that the accused was in possession, and that no import permit was issue
JM & Sons Co and Another v Benzline Auto Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 243
The court held that an oral agreement for the sale of goods existed, and the defendants' failure to deliver constituted a repudiatory breach entitling the plaintiffs to damages for loss of profits.
Neil John Ryan v Exploration Png (S) Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 242
Section 216 of the Companies Act does not require a majority-minority situation; it can be invoked in a 50-50 shareholder deadlock where oppression or disregard of interests is established.
Lea Tool and Moulding Industries Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v CGU International Insurance plc (formerly known as Commercial Union Assurance Co plc) [2000] SGHC 241
A default judgment entered for non-compliance with an unless order may be set aside if the judgment is irregular, such as when the non-compliance was not contumelious and the party made positive efforts to comply.
UOB Venture Investments Ltd v Tong Garden Holdings Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 240
Custodial sentences are warranted for offences involving the abetment of cheating by personation to facilitate illegal immigration, as public interest and general deterrence outweigh mitigating factors like a clean record or a plea of guilt.
Pinetree Resort Pte Ltd v Comptroller of Income Tax [2000] SGHC 24
Initiation deposits paid by members to a proprietary club are taxable income upon receipt, as they are not genuine interest-free loans but part of a contractual buy-back scheme.
Banque Nationale de Paris v Hew Keong Chan Gary and Others [2000] SGHC 239
In Banque Nationale de Paris v Hew Keong Chan Gary and Others [2000] SGHC 239, the High Court of Singapore addressed a sophisticated banking dispute involving unauthorized foreign exchange (FX) transactions conducted by a bank employee using the accounts of his relatives. The pla
Panorama Development Pte Ltd v Fitzroya Investments Pte Ltd & Another [2000] SGHC 238
The court held that under s 88(1) of the Bankruptcy Act, a purchaser's claim for liquidated damages for late delivery of possession under a Sale and Purchase Agreement is capable of being set-off against instalments due to the vendor, even if the vendor is in liquidation.
Ryan v Berger [2000] SGHC 236
The court held that in a long marriage where both parties contributed to the family wealth through business and domestic roles, an equal division of matrimonial assets is just and equitable.
Soo Nam Yuen v Keim Mineral Paints Singapore Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 235
Directors who participate in a corporate decision resulting in a breach of contract are not personally liable for the breach in the absence of authority.
Public Prosecutor v Chandrasekaran S/O Perianasamy [2000] SGHC 234
The court held that in sentencing for offences under section 307(1) of the Penal Code, each case must be determined on its unique circumstances, and that a guilty plea and first-offender status are mitigating factors.
Public Prosecutor v Tay Kah Tiang [2000] SGHC 233
The accused was convicted of drug trafficking after failing to rebut the presumption of trafficking, as the court found her claim of ignorance regarding the contents of the bag she was keeping for a drug supplier to be unbelievable.
Zaleha Bte Rahman v Chaytor [2000] SGHC 232
Appeals under s 77 of the Women's Charter do not require leave to appeal, and the $50,000 threshold under s 21(1) of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act does not apply to such appeals.
Pushpavalli d/o Govindaraju v Shanmuga Nathan s/o Lakshmanan [2000] SGHC 231
The court held that a lump sum maintenance award is to be avoided when there are no compelling reasons to institute a clean break, and that domestic arrangements are not normally seen as commercial transactions.
Tee Teng Heng v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 230
The court held that where an accused knows he has been banned from premises, he cannot claim to have a reasonable belief in a legitimate ground for entry, and an intent to annoy can be inferred from the circumstances of the trespass.
In Re IVANOVO [2000] SGHC 23
This case clarifies that a ship's certificate of registration serves as prima facie evidence of ownership. However, such evidence is not absolute and may be rebutted by proof that beneficial ownership resides with another party.