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Khor Bee Im v Wong Tee Kee [2002] SGHC 7
The court will not change a child's surname without compelling reasons, but where the child is sufficiently mature and the natural father has shown little interest, the court may allow the change to remain in the child's best interests.
National Scientific (S) Pte Ltd v Ho Wai Ming and Others [2002] SGHC 69
The court held that there was no basis to vary the Anton Piller orders as the plaintiff had made out a sufficiently reasonable case and there was no material non-disclosure.
The "Cherry" and others [2002] SGHC 68
A party can be a holder of a bill of lading under the Bills of Lading Act even if the bill is in the physical possession of its agent, provided the agent holds it in a purely ministerial capacity.
Chen Jian Wei v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 66
The court held that the evidence of a child witness who had made material inconsistencies and volte-face changes in testimony was unsafe to convict upon without corroboration, and that the appellant's conviction was not supported by the totality of the evidence.
Public Prosecutor v Luan Yuanxin [2002] SGHC 65
The court held that sentences for criminal intimidation and violence within a family context must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence, and that aggravating factors such as the use of weapons and the presence of children must be considered.
Sherman Wong v Lim Kian Eng Carol and Another [2002] SGHC 63
The filing of a notice of appeal does not automatically operate as a stay of execution, and a judgment creditor should not be deprived of the fruits of their judgment without a stay.
In the Matter of A, an infant born on the 30th day of October 1994 [2002] SGHC 62
The court will grant a stay of proceedings in favour of a foreign forum if that forum is clearly more appropriate for the resolution of the dispute, taking into account the child's best interests and cultural connections.
Tavica Design Pte Ltd v Schindler Lifts (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 6
In an application for a stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration, the court's task is not to evaluate the merits of the claim but to determine if a dispute exists on the face of the affidavits. If a dispute exists, the matter must be referred to arbitration.
Ang Kah Kee v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 58
The court held that the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt because the medical evidence was inconclusive and the complainant's actions were irrational, rendering the conviction unsafe.
Public Prosecutor v Steven Ang Keng Leong and Others [2002] SGHC 57
The court held that the accused persons were guilty of drug trafficking and abetment of drug trafficking based on the evidence of their coordinated actions and telephone communications.
BNP Paribas (formerly known as Banque National De Paris) v Polynesia Timber Services Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 56
Non-compliance with a Practice Direction is not fatal and does not automatically render substituted service null and void, as Practice Directions are administrative in nature.
Sia Leng Yuen v Ko Chun Shun Johnson [2002] SGHC 55
A statutory demand must accurately specify the nature and value of any security held by the creditor; failure to do so, or providing a zero value without cogent evidence, justifies setting aside the demand.
Beam Technology (Mfg) Pte Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank [2002] SGHC 54
A confirming bank is not obliged to accept a document presented under a letter of credit if it discovers the document is a forgery or nullity within the seven-day period for rejection under UCP 500, even if the beneficiary is innocent.
Dermajaya Properties Sdn Bhd v Premium Properties Sdn Bhd and Another [2002] SGHC 53
The Model Law and Part II of the International Arbitration Act apply to an international arbitration seated in Singapore, and the mere adoption of institutional rules (like the UNCITRAL Rules) does not constitute an implied opting out of the IAA under the pre-amendment s 15.
Lim Choo Song v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 52
The court dismissed the appeal against conviction for importing diamorphine, noting that the appellant failed to provide evidence of authorisation and that the trial judge correctly found the appellant was the person arrested.
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale v Kong Kok Keong and another action [2002] SGHC 51
The court will refuse a stay of proceedings and give effect to a jurisdiction clause unless the defendant shows exceptional circumstances amounting to strong cause.
Lim Boon Ming v Tiang Choo Yang [2002] SGHC 50
Where a will is traced to the possession of the deceased and is not found after death, a rebuttable presumption of destruction animo revocandi arises. This presumption can be rebutted by evidence raising a higher degree of probability that the will was not destroyed by the testat
Tapematic SpA v Wirana Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 5
For a principal to be bound under the doctrine of apparent authority, the representation as to the agent's authority must emanate from the principal himself.
Keppel Tatlee Bank Limited v Bandung Shipping Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 47
The court held that an application to strike out a claim under O 18, r 19(1)(a) must be determined solely on the pleadings, and no evidence is admissible.
Forward Food Management Pte Ltd and Another v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 46
The court held that the term 'waiter' in the work permit condition was ambiguous and should be construed in favour of the accused under the strict construction rule. Furthermore, the Ministry of Manpower's own application form contributed to the confusion, making it unjust to con
Tham Lai Hoong v Fong Weng Sun Peter Vincent [2002] SGHC 45
The court held that the proper approach to the division of matrimonial assets is to first identify and value all matrimonial assets, then compute direct contributions, and finally determine a just and equitable division based on all circumstances including indirect contributions.
Public Prosecutor v Kanesan S/O Ratnam [2002] SGHC 42
The accused was found guilty of murder after confessing to killing his cell-mate by strangulation, with no evidence of diminished responsibility.
Ow Chor Seng v Coutts Bank (Schweiz) AG [2002] SGHC 41
Order 27 r 3 of the Rules of Court requires a clear admission of fact that leaves no room for the party making it to succeed; it is not a mechanism to test the veracity of pleadings or the likelihood of success.
Tai Sea Nyong v Overseas Union Bank Ltd [2002] SGHC 40
A mortgagee in possession is not a trustee of the mortgagor and is not obliged to wait indefinitely for the theoretical market value of the property; its duty is merely to obtain the best reasonable price at the time it chooses to sell.