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MeesPierson NV v Bay Pacific (S) Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 168
In MeesPierson NV v Bay Pacific (S) Pte Ltd, the High Court dismissed the bank's claim for restitution, ruling that a bank cannot recover funds paid under a letter of credit for forged documents if the presenter is innocent, emphasizing strict adherence to UCP 500 contractual obligations.
Banque Nationale de Paris v Credit Agricole Indosuez [2000] SGHC 117
In Banque Nationale de Paris v Credit Agricole Indosuez [2000] SGHC 117, the High Court granted summary judgment for the plaintiff, ruling that the defendant was obligated to reimburse payments made under a negotiation credit, affirming the autonomy of letters of credit as standalone documents.
UniCredit Bank AG v Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 263
In UniCredit Bank AG v Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Letters of credit, Bills of Exchange and other Negotiable Instruments — Letter of credit transaction.
Koh Kim Teck and another v Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch [2019] SGHC 82
In Koh Kim Teck and another v Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Negligence, Banking — Credit and security.
Boustead Singapore Ltd v Arab Banking Corp (B.S.C.) [2015] SGHC 63
In Boustead Singapore Ltd v Arab Banking Corp (B.S.C.), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Demand guarantees.
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank NV v 1050 Capital Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 271
In ABN AMRO Clearing Bank NV v 1050 Capital Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Statement of account, Contract — Contractual terms.
Join-Aim Pte Ltd v BS Mount Sophia Pte Ltd and another
Unconscionability is a separate and independent ground for the court to grant an interim injunction restraining a beneficiary from making a call on a performance bond.
Tech-System Design & Contract (S) Pte Ltd v WYWY Investments Pte Ltd
The court held that a call on a performance bond is only enjoinable if the applicant establishes a strong prima facie case of unconscionable conduct, which requires evidence of bad faith, abuse, or dishonesty.
UniCredit Bank AG v Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd [2023] SGCA 41
In UniCredit Bank AG v Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Letters of credit, Bills of Exchange and other Negotiable Instruments — Letter of credit transaction.
Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd v JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [2023] SGCA 28
In Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd v JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Letters of credit, Contract — Contractual terms.
Chua Kok Tee David v DBS Bank Ltd [2015] SGHC 198
In Chua Kok Tee David v DBS Bank Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Accounts, Banking — Bankers books.
CCM Industrial Pte Ltd v 70 Shenton Pte Ltd and another [2014] SGHC 75
An applicant for an injunction to restrain a beneficiary from calling on a performance bond must establish a strong prima facie case of unconscionability.
Tech-System Design & Contract (S) Pte Ltd v WYWY Investments Pte Ltd [2014] SGHC 57
An injunction to restrain a call on a performance bond will only be granted if the applicant establishes a strong prima facie case of unconscionability, which requires evidence of bad faith, abuse, or dishonesty.
CKR Contract Services Pte Ltd v Asplenium Land Pte Ltd and another [2014] SGHC 266
In CKR Contract Services Pte Ltd v Asplenium Land Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Performance Bonds.
Telemedia Pacific Group Ltd v Credit Agricole (Suisse) SA (Yeh Mao-Yuan, third party) [2014] SGHC 235
A bank is entitled to rely on its mandate and conclusive evidence clauses in the absence of fraud or misrepresentation, even if the instructions were given by an authorised signatory whose authority was not revoked in accordance with the mandate.
Lo Man Heng and another v UBS AG (Yap Loo Mien, third party) [2014] SGHC 134
In Lo Man Heng and another v UBS AG (Yap Loo Mien, third party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Branch bank, Equity — Estoppel.
Abani Trading Pte Ltd v BNP Paribas and another appeal [2014] SGHC 111
In Abani Trading Pte Ltd v BNP Paribas and another appeal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Letters of Credit, Civil Procedure — Pleadings.
Hwang Cheng Tsu Hsu (by her litigation representative Hsu Ann Mei Amy) v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd
A bank's contractual duty to honour a customer's mandate co-exists with a duty to take reasonable care, which includes withholding payment if the bank has reasonable grounds to believe the customer lacks the mental capacity to give valid instructions or is being defrauded.
ALS Memasa and another v UBS AG [2012] SGHC 30
In ALS Memasa and another v UBS AG, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking.
Join-Aim Pte Ltd v BS Mount Sophia Pte Ltd and another [2012] SGHC 3
In Join-Aim Pte Ltd v BS Mount Sophia Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Performance Bonds.
Nitine Jantilal v BNP Paribas Wealth Management [2012] SGHC 28
In Nitine Jantilal v BNP Paribas Wealth Management, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — advice, Banking — statement of account.
Labroy Offshore Ltd v Master Marine AS and others [2011] SGHC 234
In Labroy Offshore Ltd v Master Marine AS and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Contractual Interpretation.
Jiang Ou v EFG Bank AG [2011] SGHC 149
In Jiang Ou v EFG Bank AG, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — Statement of account.
Cheng William (administrator of the estate of Cheng Louise, deceased) v DBS Bank Ltd [2010] SGHC 34
In Cheng William (administrator of the estate of Cheng Louise, deceased) v DBS Bank Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Banking — cheques.