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Lee Hsueh Ching (alias Lee Sargeant Fiona) and another v Loh Kia Hui (Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd, third party) [2025] SGHC 258
In Lee Hsueh Ching v Loh Kia Hui [2025] SGHC 258, the High Court dismissed both the primary claim for professional negligence and the third-party claim against Bank Julius Baer. The court awarded indemnity costs to the defendant, clarifying the high threshold for shifting third-party litigation cost
Gurbani & Co LLC v Paulus Tannos and others [2025] SGHC 177
The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove that the defendants acted as nominees or agents for the judgment debtor in the acquisition of the properties in question, and that the mere control of a company does not equate to beneficial ownership of its assets.
Alternative Advisors Investments Pte Ltd v Asidokona Mining Resources Pte Ltd and another [2024] SGCA 3
A principal cannot ratify a contract if the agent did not purport to act on the principal's behalf at the time of the contract's formation.
Colliers International (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Senkee Logistics Pte Ltd [2007] SGHC 18
An agent is not entitled to commission unless their services were the effective cause of the transaction, and a contractual relationship must be established.
Yongnam Development Pte Ltd v Springleaves Tower Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 301
In Yongnam Development Pte Ltd v Springleaves Tower Ltd [2003] SGHC 301, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claims, ruling that the failure to join the assignor in an equitable assignment of debt precluded the court from granting relief, especially where records failed to reflect the transfer.
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.
PT Dwiputra Sumber Sukses v Ho Ming Siang [2000] SGHC 182
An agent who diverts commission earned by the principal to his own account or to a company he controls is liable to account for those monies to the principal.
Viet Hai Petroleum Corp v Ng Jun Quan and another and another matter [2016] SGHC 81
In Viet Hai Petroleum Corp v Ng Jun Quan and another and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Apparent authority, Debt and Recovery — Account stated.
JES International Holdings Ltd v Yang Shushan [2016] SGHC 52
In JES International Holdings Ltd v Yang Shushan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Agency — Agency by estoppel.
Singapore Salvage Engineers Pte Ltd v North Sea Drilling Singapore Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 5
In Singapore Salvage Engineers Pte Ltd v North Sea Drilling Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — construction of agent's authority, Agency — evidence of agency.
Isabel Redrup Agency Pte Ltd v A L Dakshnamoorthy and others and another suit [2016] SGHC 30
In Isabel Redrup Agency Pte Ltd v A L Dakshnamoorthy and others and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Estate agents, Tort — Defamation.
Shenzhen Kenouxin Electronic Co Ltd v Heliyanto and others [2016] SGHC 139
In Shenzhen Kenouxin Electronic Co Ltd v Heliyanto [2016] SGHC 139, the court dismissed the claim against the first defendant, ruling that an agent acting for a disclosed principal is not personally liable for contracts unless there is clear evidence of an intent to assume such liability.
B High House International Pte Ltd v MCDP Phoenix Services Pte Ltd and another [2023] SGHC 12
In B High House International Pte Ltd v MCDP Phoenix Services Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Principal, Agency — Third party and principal’s relations.
Viknesh Dairy Farm Pte Ltd v Balakrishnan s/o P S Maniam and others [2015] SGHC 27
In Viknesh Dairy Farm Pte Ltd v Balakrishnan s/o P S Maniam and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — conspiracy, Agency — disclosure by agent.
Timor Global, LDA v Equatorial Group Pte Ltd and others [2015] SGHC 203
In Timor Global, LDA v Equatorial Group Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Agency — Construction of Agent's Authority.
The "Bunga Melati 5" [2015] SGHC 190
In Bunga Melati 5 [2015] SGHC 190, the High Court ruled against the plaintiff, finding insufficient evidence to establish agency by estoppel. The court strictly applied the 'reasonable efforts' requirement for hearsay admissibility under the Evidence Act, rejecting the evidence due to lack of dilige
Cheong Soh Chin and others v Eng Chiet Shoong and others [2015] SGHC 173
In Cheong Soh Chin and others v Eng Chiet Shoong and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Duties of agents, Equity — Fiduciary relationships.
Motorola Solutions Credit Co LLC v Kemal Uzan and others [2014] SGHC 218
In Motorola Solutions Credit Co LLC v Kemal Uzan and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Powers of Attorney.
Chu Said Thong and another v Vision Law LLC [2014] SGHC 160
In Chu Said Thong and another v Vision Law LLC, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Misrepresentation, Agency — Agent's warranty of authority.
Lim Koon Hai and another v Alex Yeo Siak Chuan and another [2013] SGHC 90
In Lim Koon Hai and another v Alex Yeo Siak Chuan and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — estate agents, Agency — third party and principal's relations.
Cavenagh Investment Pte Ltd v Kaushik Rajiv [2013] SGHC 45
In Cavenagh Investment Pte Ltd v Kaushik Rajiv, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Agency by estoppel, Agency — Ratification.
United States Trading Co Pte Ltd v Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd [2010] SGHC 194
In United States Trading Co Pte Ltd v Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency.
Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd v The "Bunga Melati 5" [2010] SGHC 193
In Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd v The "Bunga Melati 5", the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Admiralty and Shipping, Agency.
The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) v Ching Chi Ju Charles and another [2010] SGHC 147
In The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) v Ching Chi Ju Charles and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency.