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Pacific Integrated Logistics Pte Ltd v Gorman Vernel International Freight Ltd [2007] SGHC 10

The court held that while foreign residence is a threshold condition for security for costs, the court retains discretion to grant security if it is just to do so, even if a costs order might be enforceable in the plaintiff's home jurisdiction.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Norhayati Binte Salleh @ Norhayati Bte Mohamed Ali v Mohamed Haedi Bin Abdullah [2007] SGHC 1

The court held that there is no rigid rule requiring a discount for ancillary domestic work when assessing damages for the cost of a domestic helper in personal injury cases.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Sunny Metal & Engineering Pte Ltd v Ng Khim Ming Eric

The court held that the deed of indemnity did not impose additional supervisory duties on the architect beyond his statutory duties as a qualified person, and that causation in fact was not established as the contractor would have ignored the architect's instructions due to an on

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Greenline-Onyx Envirotech Phils, Inc v Otto Systems Singapore Pte Ltd [2007] SGCA 25

The 'without prejudice' rule does not apply to communications that are not part of a genuine attempt to compromise a dispute, and an acknowledgment of debt made in such communications is admissible for the purpose of lifting the procedural bar under the Limitation Act.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read