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TCL Industries (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd v ICC Chemical Corp [2007] SGHC 211
A party seeking specific discovery must satisfy the twin pillars of relevance and sufficient necessity for the fair disposal of the matter, and cannot use discovery as a 'fishing' expedition.
Canberra Development Pte Ltd v Mercurine Pte Ltd [2007] SGHC 185
In Canberra Development Pte Ltd v Mercurine Pte Ltd [2007] SGHC 185, the High Court reinstated a default judgment, ruling that the defendant's tactical delay and failure to challenge the judgment promptly precluded it from obtaining relief, despite claims of a separate compromise agreement.
Blenwel Agencies Pte Ltd v Tan Lee King [2007] SGHC 181
There should be no leave to appeal against an order refusing leave to appeal to ensure finality in matters and prevent excessive litigation.
Siow Doreen and Others v Lo Pui Sang and Others (Horizon Partners Pte Ltd, first intervener, and Reghenzani Claude Augustus, second intervener) [2007] SGHC 167
The court held that it was just and convenient to allow the purchaser and a group of consenting subsidiary proprietors to intervene in an appeal against the Strata Titles Board's decision, as their interests were connected to the outcome of the appeal.
Go Go Delicacy Pte Ltd v Carona Holdings Pte Ltd and Others [2007] SGHC 165
A defendant is not automatically exempt from filing a defence while a stay application is pending; they should apply for an extension of time or bring forward the stay application hearing.
Awyong Shi Peng v Lim Siu Lay [2007] SGHC 16
The court has discretion to set aside a default judgment without imposing onerous conditions that would effectively deprive a defendant of the right to defend the claim, especially where the defendant did not deliberately ignore the proceedings.
Fibresteel Industries Pte Ltd v Radovic Dragoslav [2007] SGHC 157
The court has discretion to order security for costs under s 388 of the Companies Act even if the application is made before the Defence is filed, provided it is just to do so after considering all circumstances, including the strength of the claim.
Ng Chan Teng v Keppel Singmarine Dockyard Pte Ltd [2007] SGHC 148
The court held that when a defendant consents to an interlocutory judgment at a certain percentage of liability, they are bound to pay that percentage of the damages assessed, and the statutory limit of the District Court only applies to cap the final amount ordered, not to the a
QU v QV [2007] SGHC 140
The court held that contempt of court proceedings can be maintained even if an order does not specify a time frame for compliance, provided the applicant proves that a reasonable time for compliance has elapsed.
Exxonmobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd v Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd [2007] SGHC 137
A stay of proceedings on the ground of forum non conveniens will only be granted if the defendant proves that there is another available forum that is clearly or distinctly more appropriate than the Singapore forum.
Lim Ah Neu v Tan Tiow Jin [2007] SGHC 135
The court held that the defendant failed to prove the plaintiff's consent to the loans and ordered an account of the withdrawals.
Alliance Management SA v Pendleton Lane P and Another and Another Suit [2007] SGHC 133
The court has the power under Order 24 of the Rules of Court to order the production of a hard disk for inspection as it constitutes a 'document', provided the court is satisfied it is in the possession, custody, or power of the party and that inspection is necessary for the fair
Tan Sia Boo v Ong Chiang Kwong [2007] SGHC 131
The principles of Ladd v Marshall are strictly applied in appeals from a registrar's assessment of damages where the hearing before the registrar was akin to a trial involving oral evidence.
ITC Global Holdings Pte Ltd (under judicial management) v ITC Limited and Others [2007] SGHC 127
Service of a writ out of jurisdiction must strictly comply with the laws of the country where service is effected; failure to do so constitutes a fundamental defect that is not curable under O 2 r 1 of the Rules of Court.
OK Property Pte Ltd v Heng Siew Ang [2007] SGHC 115
In OK Property Pte Ltd v Heng Siew Ang, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Jurisdiction.
Datacraft Asia Ltd and Another v Kaufman, Gregory Laurence and Others [2007] SGHC 111
A stay of proceedings may be granted where there are related proceedings in a foreign jurisdiction, even if the strict requirements of lis alibi pendens are not met, if it is expedient to avoid the risk of irreconcilable judgments.
Ong & Ong Architects Pte Ltd and Another v Yee Wei Chi and Another [2007] SGHC 109
Closure of pleadings under O 18 r 20 is not postponed by the amendment of pleadings or the addition of a new party if the time for closure of pleadings has already crystallised against the original parties.
Banque Nationale de Paris v Ng Kit Har and another action (Yii Chee Ming, Third Party) [2007] SGHC 101
A third party action cannot continue after the main action has concluded with a judgment, as all pending matters are deemed closed and extinguished by res judicata, unless there is an express order preserving the action.
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.
Kuala Lumpur City Securities Sdn Bhd v Boston Asset Management Pte Ltd (formerly known as Universal Network Education Pte Ltd) and Another [2006] SGHC 99
The court dismissed an application to set aside a default judgment and stay proceedings. The defendant failed to demonstrate a defence with a real prospect of success or prove that another forum was more appropriate under forum non conveniens principles.
Chua Kwee Chen, Lim Kah Nee and Lim Chah In (as Westlake Eating House) and Another v Koh Choon Chin [2006] SGHC 92
In this 2006 Singapore High Court case, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, finding no evidence of fraud in a partnership dispute. The judgment ordered the dissolution of Bestomed Beauty Supplies and addressed property matters, highlighting the role of laches and acquiescence.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ), Singapore Branch v Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Others and Other Suits [2006] SGHC 91
The court held that draft reports prepared by accountants and lawyers working as a single team for the purpose of obtaining legal advice or in anticipation of litigation are protected by legal advice privilege and litigation privilege.
Wishing Star Ltd v Jurong Town Corp [2006] SGHC 82
The court held that an amendment to pleadings should be allowed if it does not cause prejudice to the opposing party that cannot be compensated by costs, even if the application is late.
Ang Swee Koon v Pang Tim Fook Paul [2006] SGHC 61
The court held that for the purposes of s 21(1) of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, the 'amount in dispute in the appeal' is the correct test to determine whether leave to appeal is required.