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Lian Chee Kek Buddhist Temple v Ong Ai Moi and others [2023] SGHC 172
The High Court in Lian Chee Kek Buddhist Temple v Ong Ai Moi [2023] SGHC 172 dismissed a joinder application, ruling that an unincorporated association lacks the legal capacity to sue. The court affirmed that only trustees have standing, and charity status does not bypass procedural requirements.
Re Lot 114-69 Mukim 22, Singapore and another action [2001] SGHC 79
In Re Lot 114-69 Mukim 22 [2001] SGHC 79, the court ruled that charitable trusts are subject to the Limitation Act. The applicant's adverse possession claim was successful, confirming that the limitation period runs against charities even when trustees are absent.
Choong Wai Phwee And Others (Trustees of Cheng Liam Um Vegetarian Temple) v Chileon Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 151
The absence of power of a charity trustee to sell trust property does not make the sale void, but voidable. An agreement to sell charity land is valid even if the power of sale is not yet obtained, provided it is obtained by the time of conveyance.
Independent State of Papua New Guinea v PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd [2019] SGHC 68
In Independent State of Papua New Guinea v PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Charities — Charitable trusts, Companies — Memorandum and articles of association.
Goh Kah Heng (alias Shi Ming Yi) v Public Prosecutor and another matter [2010] SGHC 167
In Goh Kah Heng (alias Shi Ming Yi) v Public Prosecutor and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law, Charities.
Khoo Jeffrey and others v Life Bible-Presbyterian Church and others
The Court of Appeal issued a supplementary judgment setting out the terms of reference for a High Court judge to determine a Scheme for the use and maintenance of charitable trust premises.
Koh Lau Keow and others v Attorney-General [2014] SGCA 18
In Koh Lau Keow v Attorney-General [2014] SGCA 18, the Court of Appeal declared a trust void, ruling it failed as a charitable trust because it included non-charitable purposes that were not merely ancillary. The property was restored to the appellant as the sole beneficial owner.
Khoo Jeffrey and others v Life Bible-Presbyterian Church and others [2012] SGCA 37
In Khoo Jeffrey and others v Life Bible-Presbyterian Church and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Charities — Charitable Trusts.
Khoo Jeffrey and others v Life Bible-Presbyterian Church and others [2011] SGCA 18
In Khoo Jeffrey and others v Life Bible-Presbyterian Church and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Charities, Unincorporated Associations and Trade Unions.
Chileon Pte Ltd v Choong Wai Phwee and Others (Trustees of Cheng Liam Um Vegetarian Temple) [2001] SGCA 14
In Chileon Pte Ltd v Choong Wai Phwee and Others (Trustees of Cheng Liam Um Vegetarian Temple), the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Charities — Charitable trusts, Equity — Estoppel.