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Nylect Engineering Pte Ltd v BKB Engineering Constructions Pte Ltd and Another [2004] SGHC 245
The court determined the validity of variation claims and liquidated damages in a construction sub-contract dispute, finding that the plaintiff failed to justify its claims and was liable for delays.
Sintal Enterprise Pte Ltd v Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd [2004] SGHC 223
A claim that is indisputable cannot form the subject of a 'dispute' within the meaning of an arbitration clause, and thus cannot be referred to arbitration.
Prosperland Pte Ltd v Civic Construction Pte Ltd and Others [2004] SGHC 157
The court held that the developer could sue for breach of contract despite having divested its interest in the property, applying the principle in The Albazero and St Martins Property Corporation Ltd v Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. It also held that separate defects in a building can
Fire-Stop Marketing Services Pte Ltd v Mae Engineering Ltd [2004] SGHC 116
The court held that the term '5000m2' in the sub-contract was merely an estimate of the work to be done and not a fixed quantity for a lump sum, as the actual area was unknown at the time of the award. Payment should be based on the actual measured work done.
Jia Min Building Construction Pte Ltd v Ann Lee Pte Ltd [2004] SGHC 107
In Jia Min Building Construction Pte Ltd v Ann Lee Pte Ltd [2004] SGHC 107, the High Court reconciled sub-contract payments and counterclaims, ultimately entering judgment for the defendant for $4,362.34. Due to partial success by both parties, the court made no order as to legal costs.
Yuong Cheong Construction Pte Ltd v Shimizu Corporation [2003] SGHC 48
The occupier's liability under the Factories Act is strict, but the Act allows the occupier to shift liability to a third party if the third party is proven to be the actual offender. The criminal liability of the third party does not depend on the occupier's ability to prove due
Steel Industries Pte Ltd v Deenn Engineering Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 167
An architect is entitled to withdraw a certificate if issued in error, but not simply because they disapprove of the beneficiary's use of it. Interim certificates issued years after completion are generally invalid.
Newtech Engineering Construction Pte Ltd v BKB Engineering Constructions Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 141
The court held that a strong prima facie case of unconscionability is required to restrain a call on a performance bond, and that such a case was established here due to the arbitrary nature of the First Defendants' final accounts.
Adventure Training Systems (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd v Signature Lifestyle Pte Ltd (Adventure Training Systems Pty Ltd, Third Party) [2003] SGHC 135
The court held that the Contractors were entitled to the balance price for work done as the items were delivered in good condition and rust complaints were not sustainable as they were due to environmental factors and could be managed by maintenance.
Winjoy Investment Pte Ltd v Goh Boon Huat and Another [2002] SGHC 71
The High Court allowed Winjoy Investment's appeal, ruling that liquidated damages clauses for late completion do not apply to construction defects. The court held that respondents failed to prove actual loss, emphasizing that damages must be compensatory and supported by evidence.
Hiap Tian Soon Construction Pte Ltd and Another v Hola Development Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 258
A party exercising a right of equitable set-off must quantify their loss by means of a reasonable assessment made in good faith; failure to do so precludes reliance on the defence.
Chan Hong Seng Engrg & Const Pte Ltd v Vatten International Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 124
The High Court ruled that a subcontractor's site abandonment justified contract termination. The court ordered a mutual assessment of damages, allowing the subcontractor payment for work completed while awarding the main contractor damages for the costs of hiring a replacement to ensure warranty cov
Wong Jin Fah (suing by his next friend Ho Chia Hao) v L & M Prestressing Pte Ltd and Others (Liberty Citystate Insurance Pte Ltd (formerly known as Citystate Insurance Pte Ltd) and Another, Third Parties) [2001] SGHC 249
The Singapore High Court declined to grant Sanderson or Bullock orders for costs, ruling that a plaintiff cannot pursue unsustainable claims against defendants simply due to initial uncertainty of facts once evidence-in-chief reveals the claim lacks merit.
New Civilbuild Pte Ltd v Guobena Sdn Bhd and Another [2000] SGHC 30
The court held that a delay certificate is a condition precedent to a claim for liquidated damages under the SIA form of sub-contract, and that interlocutory orders do not give rise to issue estoppel.
Ten-League Engineering & Technology Pte Ltd and another v Precise Development Pte Ltd and another [2022] SGHC 317
In Ten-League Engineering & Technology Pte Ltd and another v Precise Development Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Subcontracts, Contract — Formation.
Emergent Engineering Pte Ltd v China Construction Realty Co Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 276
The court will not review the merits of an adjudicator's decision in a setting-aside application, which is limited to jurisdictional issues, breaches of natural justice, or non-compliance with the SOPA.
ICOP Construction (SG) Pte Ltd v Tiong Seng Civil Engineering Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 257
In ICOP Construction (SG) Pte Ltd v Tiong Seng Civil Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Building and construction contracts, Building and Construction Law — Contractors’ duties.
SYT Consultants Pte Ltd v QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 251
In SYT Consultants Pte Ltd v QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insurance — Liability insurance, Building and Construction Law — Architects.
W Y Steel Construction Pte Ltd v Tycoon Construction Pte Ltd (in liquidation) [2016] SGHC 80
In W Y Steel Construction Pte Ltd v Tycoon Construction Pte Ltd (in liquidation), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Winding Up, Building and Construction Law — Dispute Resolution.
LJH Construction & Engineering Co Pte Ltd v Chan Bee Cheng Gracie [2022] SGHC 230
In LJH Construction & Engineering Co Pte Ltd v Chan Bee Cheng Gracie, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Dispute resolution, Building and Construction Law — Statutes and regulations.
BWN v BWO [2019] SGHC 94
In BWN v BWO, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Building and construction related contracts, Credit and Security — Performance bond.
Ryobi-Kiso (S) Pte Ltd v Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd and another
The court held that a call on a performance bond will only be restrained on the ground of unconscionability if there is a strong prima facie case of conduct so reprehensible or lacking in good faith that a court of conscience would intervene. Mere breaches of contract by the bene
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 3556 (suing on behalf of itself and all subsidiary proprietors of Northstar@AMK) v Orion-One Development Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and another [2019] SGHC 70
In Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 3556 (suing on behalf of itself and all subsidiary proprietors of Northstar@AMK) v Orion-One Development Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and construction law — Construction t
Sito Construction Pte Ltd (trading as Afone International) v PBT Engineering Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC 7
In Sito Construction Pte Ltd (trading as Afone International) v PBT Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Dispute resolution.