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Attorney General v Tye Kheng (Pte) Ltd [2002] SGHC 212
The court held that the phrase 'Government survey or resurvey' in the agreement refers to the final title survey, and that the obligation to pay the adjusted price does not merge in the transfer of land.
Public Prosecutor v Choong Kian Haw [2002] SGHC 211
A custodial sentence is the norm for offences under s 131(1)(b) of the Bankruptcy Act, and the burden is on the offender to show exceptional circumstances to warrant a fine.
B & Another v D [2002] SGHC 210
In custody proceedings, the welfare of the infant is the paramount consideration under s 3 of the Guardianship of Infants Act.
Thyssen Hynnebeck Singapore Pte Ltd v TTJ Civil Engineering Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 21
The court held that the contract did not require the plaintiff to pre-assemble the formwork, as the massive nature of the equipment made pre-assembly impractical and the contract terms regarding site supervision and maintenance implied assembly was to be performed on-site by the
Tan Choon Kin v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 209
An appellate court will not disturb findings of fact unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence, especially where the trial judge has had the benefit of observing the demeanour of witnesses.
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale v Dato Azlan bin Hashim [2002] SGHC 207
The court has jurisdiction under O 20 r 11 of the Rules of Court to amend a judgment entered for an amount in excess of what is due, where the error arose from an accidental slip or omission, provided the amendment does not prejudice the other party.
Anthony Wee Soon Kim v UBS AG [2002] SGHC 206
The court held that bank records such as correspondence, confirmation notes, and facility letters constitute 'bankers' books' under s 175 of the Evidence Act, and that an order under s 175 of the Evidence Act provides a valid legal basis for a bank to disclose customer informatio
BCH Retail Investment Pte Ltd v Chief Assessor [2002] SGHC 205
Advertising and promotion contributions paid by tenants to a landlord are deductible from gross rent for the purpose of calculating annual value if they are for services provided by the landlord and are reasonably incurred.
Osman bin Ramli v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 203
Mere presence in an unlawful assembly may constitute membership if the circumstances justify an inference that the accused shared the common object of the assembly.
Guan Chong Cocoa Manufacturer Sdn Bhd v Pratiwi Shipping S A [2002] SGHC 202
A mareva injunction is a draconian measure to be ordered only in exceptional circumstances, requiring solid evidence of a risk of dissipation.
Fu Hai Construction Pte Ltd v Econ Corporation Limited [2002] SGHC 201
The court held that the defendants made fraudulent misrepresentations regarding soil conditions and the scope of the subcontract, entitling the plaintiffs to rescission of the contract.
Joseph Clement Louis Arokiasamy v Singapore Airlines Ltd [2002] SGHC 200
The court held that in a master-servant relationship, there is no implied right to natural justice unless the contract or relevant regulations expressly provide for it. Reinstatement is not a remedy available in court for wrongful dismissal, as it is a power reserved for the Mini
Lee Eng Hock v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 20
The High Court dismissed an application for criminal revision, emphasizing that such jurisdiction is exercised sparingly. It is reserved for cases involving manifest errors or irregularities that lead to serious injustice.
Low Lin Lin v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 199
The court held that the presumption of possession under s 18(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act can be invoked even if the accused does not have physical possession or control of the item, provided ownership is acknowledged and access is possible. The court also affirmed that a witnes
Malaysian International Trading Corp Sdn Bhd v Interamerica Asia Pte Ltd and Others [2002] SGHC 198
The case establishes that for a person to be liable as an accessory to a breach of trust, they must have acted dishonestly by the objective standards of reasonable and honest people, while also being subjectively aware that their conduct was dishonest by those standards.
Yeoh Poh San and Another v Won Siok Wan [2002] SGHC 196
The court affirmed that Singapore was the natural forum for the dispute as the alleged misappropriation and enrichment occurred in Singapore, and the governing law was Singapore law.
Lim Hun Ching and Another v Lim Ah Choon [2002] SGHC 195
Clause 10 of the Option, which excludes compensation for misdescription, is effective and precludes the purchaser from obtaining compensation or damages for a shortfall in the estimated gross floor area, even if the misdescription is substantial, provided the purchaser elects to
Mohammed Walik Shafiq bin Adzhar Sah v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 194
A district judge acting in the capacity of a magistrate in a Magistrate Arrest Case only holds the sentencing powers of a Magistrate’s Court and cannot impose reformative training.
Lim Weng Kee v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 193
The standard of 'reasonable diligence' for directors under s 157(1) of the Companies Act is objective, and this standard applies to both civil and criminal breaches of the duty.
Malayan Banking Berhad v Measurex Engineering Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 192
The court held that interest rates agreed to by the borrower, including a spread component, are binding and cannot be challenged by the guarantor.
Shamsul bin Abdullah v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 191
An appellate court should not intervene in a trial judge's findings of fact unless they are plainly wrong, especially when the trial judge has applied a strict standard of scrutiny to the evidence.
Hon Chi Wan Colman v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 190
Sole dominion is not a necessary condition to establishing criminal breach of trust; general control and supervision over property is sufficient.
Ong Tean Hoe v Hong Kong Industrial Company Private Limited [2002] SGHC 189
The court affirmed the registrar's taxation of costs, noting that while the case was not factually complex, the unique nature of the injury (amputation of both hands) justified more detailed research and preparatory work.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Wei Zheng Winston [2002] SGHC 187
The High Court held that subordinate courts have no power to alter a sentence once pronounced, except for clerical errors or mistakes before the court rises for the day. Furthermore, caning cannot be executed in instalments, so additional strokes cannot be ordered if the original