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Mak Chik Lun and Others v Loh Kim Her and Others and Another Action [2003] SGHC 220
The Moneylenders Act is concerned with moneylending activities in Singapore; therefore, evidence of foreign moneylending transactions is irrelevant to determining whether a person is carrying on the business of moneylending in Singapore.
Law Society of Singapore v Ganesan Krishnan [2003] SGHC 22
A solicitor who fails to advise a client to seek independent legal advice when in a position of conflict of interest is guilty of conduct unbefitting an advocate and solicitor.
Castello Ana Paula Costa Fusillier v Lobo Carlos Manuel Rosado [2003] SGHC 219
The court held that the husband had proved on a balance of probabilities that the marriage had broken down irretrievably because the wife's behaviour was such that the husband could not reasonably be expected to live with her.
TJ System (S) Pte Ltd and Others v Ngow Kheong Shen (No 2) [2003] SGHC 217
The court assessed damages for defamation, noting that awards should be proportionate to the harm and injury occasioned, and that a plea of justification, if unsuccessful, generally aggravates damages.
Koh Gek Hwa v Yang Hwai Ming and Another [2003] SGHC 216
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a Strata Titles Board order for collective sale, finding no error of law in the Board's decision regarding the sale price, the relationship between the purchaser and the majority owners, or the valuation methodology.
Housing & Development Board (a body incorporated under the Housing & Development Act) v Microform Precision Industries Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 214
The doctrine of frustration does not apply where the alleged contingency was a known risk at the time of contracting and the party assumed that risk.
Vignes s/o Mourthi v Public Prosecutor (No 2) [2003] SGHC 212
The High Court has no jurisdiction to order a re-trial or stay of execution after the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence.
Purwadi v Ung Hooi Leng [2003] SGHC 211
A defendant who becomes aware of an irregularity in service and takes a further step in the action that assumes the service was valid is deemed to have waived that irregularity.
Public Prosecutor v Raman Selvam s/o Renganathan [2003] SGHC 210
The accused was convicted of drug trafficking based on the presumption of possession under s 18(1)(c) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, as he was found to have control over the keys to the premises where the drugs were stored.
Afro Asia Shipping Co (Pte) Ltd v Haridass Ho & Partners and Another [2003] SGHC 21
The court held that the plaintiffs' claim was an abuse of process as it sought to re-litigate issues already covered by existing court orders and the proper recourse was to seek directions from the appellate court under the liberty to apply provision.
CDIB Venture Investment (Asia) Ltd v Soeryadjaya Edwin and Others and Another Suit [2003] SGHC 209
The court held that the put option in the JGL agreement was validly exercised and enforceable, while the claim regarding the Esplanade agreement failed due to the absence of a breach of warranty.
Malayan Banking Bhd v Lauw Wisanggeni [2003] SGHC 208
A forbearance to sue can constitute valid consideration for a contract, and consideration need not move to the promisor.
Public Prosecutor v Mohamed Noh Hafiz bin Osman [2003] SGHC 207
Reformative training is inappropriate for a young offender who has committed multiple serious sexual offences and robberies, as the offender poses a clear danger to the public.
Public Prosecutor v Rahmat Bin Abdullah and Another [2003] SGHC 206
The court held that the range of prescribed punishment is a factor to be considered in sentencing, and that while a plea of guilt and lack of previous convictions are factors, they may be of lesser importance in serious offences.
Teck Guan Sdn Bhd v Beow Guan Enterprises Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 203
The court dismissed the application, ruling that general words in a contract are insufficient to incorporate an arbitration clause from a separate document. There must be a clear and specific intention by the parties to include such a clause for it to be legally binding.
G v R [2003] SGHC 202
The court dismissed the appeal against a custody order, affirming that the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration under s 125(2) of the Women's Charter and rejecting the 'tender years' doctrine as an absolute rule.
Tang Eng Seng and Others v Tang Boon Kiat Eugene [2003] SGHC 201
The court held that the grandfather intended to and did make a gift of the moneys in the joint accounts to the defendant.
Than Stenly Granida Purwanto v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 200
An appellate court will not interfere with a sentence unless there is an error of fact or principle, or the sentence is manifestly excessive. Deterrent sentences are within the court's discretion and do not require a specific request from the prosecution.
Elan Impex (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Another v Daewoo Corporation and Others [2003] SGHC 20
The court held that service out of jurisdiction must be properly effected and that the court will not grant injunctions where there has been a failure to make full and frank disclosure.
Samwoh Asphalt Premix Pte Ltd v Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 2
Costs awarded to a neutral party (such as a bondsman) should be reduced if the work done was not sufficient to justify the original award.
Chew Eu Hock Construction Co Pte Ltd (under judicial management) v Central Provident Fund Board [2003] SGHC 199
Claims for CPF contributions do not enjoy priority in judicial management proceedings, and objections to a scheme of arrangement must be raised before the court sanctions the scheme.
Sie Choon Poh trading as Image Galaxy v Amara Hotel Properties Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 198
A defendant is precluded from relying on an exemption clause if they fail to plead and prove the specific negligence required to invoke it.
Law Society of Singapore v Wong Sin Yee [2003] SGHC 197
A solicitor's conviction for a criminal offence of violence (voluntarily causing hurt) can imply a defect of character rendering them unfit for the profession, even if the offence was not committed in a professional capacity.
Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises Pte Ltd v Navalmar U.K. Ltd [2003] SGHC 196
The court dismissed an appeal against a refusal to stay proceedings on the grounds of forum non conveniens, finding that the Singapore proceedings were the appropriate forum for the cause of action.