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Kamla Lal Hiranand v Harilela Padma Hari and Others [2000] SGHC 17
Documents meant to be testamentary in character which do not comply with the Wills Act cannot become virtual wills by being regarded as declarations of trust.
The Law Society of Singapore v Disciplinary Committee [2000] SGHC 169
Solicitors who accept an invitation to be on a developer's panel for conveyancing services do not necessarily commit professional misconduct or touting, provided they do not participate in a scheme that unduly influences or coerces purchasers in their choice of solicitor.
Public Prosecutor v Andy Sofiaan bin Rahmad [2000] SGHC 167
Where a respondent is sentenced for offences committed during the supervision period following release from a reformative training centre, the existing reformative training sentence ceases to have effect and the new reformative training sentence should commence on the date of con
L & M Concrete Specialists Pte Ltd v United Eng Contractors Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 166
An arbitration clause in a standard form contract is not incorporated into a subcontract by mere reference to the existence of the standard form document; clear and specific language is required to incorporate such a collateral agreement.
Kwan Peng Hong v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 164
The court held that there is no special legal status for female witnesses in sexual offence cases, and that corroboration is not a strict legal requirement, provided the evidence is unusually compelling or convincing.
Tang Hsiu Lan v Pua Ai Seok and Others [2000] SGHC 163
The court held that the plaintiff was precluded from asserting proprietary claims against the 1st to 3rd defendants because the issues had been or should have been canvassed in previous proceedings, and there was no evidence to support the imposition of a constructive trust.
Linda Lai Swee Lin v Public Service Commission [2000] SGHC 162
The court held that an application for judicial review by a public employee regarding termination of service may be maintainable if it raises an arguable case of public law, particularly where there are allegations of procedural impropriety or breach of natural justice.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Siew Lam and Another [2000] SGHC 161
Possession of a controlled drug is satisfied by knowledge of the existence of the thing itself, and ignorance or mistake as to its qualities (e.g. morphine vs heroin) is not an excuse.
Hong Huat Development Co (Pte) Ltd v Hiap Hong & Company Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 160
The court has the power to vary an arbitrator's award on costs after it has determined non-cost issues in the arbitration.
Luis Chang Soh v Comwealth Investments & Trading Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 16
The court granted a stay of proceedings in favour of a pending foreign action in Paris, applying the principle of forum non conveniens, as the plaintiff was found to be abusing the court process by initiating multiple actions to avoid the foreign jurisdiction.
Wee Soon Kim Anthony v The Law Society of Singapore [2000] SGHC 159
The Council of the Law Society has a duty to consider whether a complaint falls within s 85(1) of the Legal Profession Act, but it should not consider whether the complaint discloses a prima facie case.
Changhe International Investments Pte Ltd (fka Druidstone Pte Ltd) v Banque International A Luxembourg Bil (Asia) Ltd [2000] SGHC 158
An assistant registrar lacks jurisdiction to vary or overturn the order of another assistant registrar; the proper course for a party aggrieved by such an order is to file an appeal.
Siew Yit Beng v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 157
The court held that the appellant's confession was admissible and that her consent to sexual intercourse was not vitiated under s 90(a) of the Penal Code, as she understood the nature of the act and engaged in it voluntarily in exchange for medical treatment.
The Management Corporation Strata Title No 607 v Tan Kia Sai and Others [2000] SGHC 156
The court determined the scope of an easement granted in a deed of indenture, holding that it included the right to park vehicles but not to store goods.
Public Prosecutor v Tay Beng Guan Albert [2000] SGHC 155
A plea of guilt has little or no mitigating value when the accused is caught red-handed, and offences involving high degrees of planning and potential for repeated viewing of private moments merit deterrent custodial sentences.
Public Prosecutor v Heah Lian Khin [2000] SGHC 154
The phrase 'previous inconsistent or contradictory statement' in s 147(3) of the Evidence Act encompasses a witness who deliberately and falsely claims an inability to recall material facts, allowing such a statement to be admitted as substantive evidence.
Yow Mee Lan v Chen Kai Buan [2000] SGHC 152
The court held that the starting point for division of matrimonial assets is not an assumption of equal contribution, but rather a broad-brush approach considering all factors under s 112 of the Women's Charter to achieve a just and equitable division.
Choong Wai Phwee And Others (Trustees of Cheng Liam Um Vegetarian Temple) v Chileon Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 151
The absence of power of a charity trustee to sell trust property does not make the sale void, but voidable. An agreement to sell charity land is valid even if the power of sale is not yet obtained, provided it is obtained by the time of conveyance.
Leong Mei Chuan v David Chan Texk Hock [2000] SGHC 150
The court held that an application to amend a notice of appeal that effectively seeks to appeal against a part of a decision out of time must satisfy the requirements for extending time for filing a notice of appeal, including considering the length of delay, reasons for delay, c
Public Prosecutor v Ong Li Xia and Another [2000] SGHC 149
The court held that youthful offenders who engage in vicious, sadistic violence causing serious harm without provocation should receive deterrent custodial sentences, and that the court's power to impose such sentences under the CPC is not contingent on proving the offender is of
Rizal bin Abdul Razak v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 148
The court affirmed the conviction for rape and abetment of rape, finding that the victim's identification of the appellant was reliable and corroborated by the co-accused's testimony.
Silver Stream Air-Conditional Restaurant (In Receivership) v Ong Kay Eng (Ng Chiow Tong, Third Party) [2000] SGHC 147
The court found that the Third Party had properly accounted for the partnership funds and that the Defendant's claim was unsubstantiated.
Sime Darby Edible Products Ltd v Ngo Chew Hong Edible Oil Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 145
The court held that the trade mark 'Royal Spoon' is not devoid of any distinctive character and that there is no likelihood of confusion with the applicant's earlier trade mark.
Chua Choon Lim Robert v MN Swami and Others [2000] SGHC 144
The High Court has inherent jurisdiction to prevent the initiation of civil proceedings which are vexatious, frivolous or likely to constitute an abuse of the process of court, including the power to make an order prohibiting new proceedings without leave of the court.