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Ho Pak Kim Realty Co Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Ho Soo Fong and another [2020] SGHC 193
The Singapore High Court held directors of Ho Pak Kim Realty Co (in liquidation) liable for $3.59M in losses due to breaches of fiduciary duty. The court rejected claims of set-off for alleged loans, emphasizing the duty to pursue corporate assets when insolvency is imminent.
Hamid Marine Services & Engrg Pte Ltd v Foo Siew Wei and others [2020] SGHC 190
In Hamid Marine Services & Engrg Pte Ltd v Foo Siew Wei and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors.
Chng Kheng Chye v Kaefer Prostar Pte Ltd and another [2020] SGHC 180
In Chng Kheng Chye v Kaefer Prostar Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Statutory derivative action.
Kho Long Huat v Jian Rong Engineering Pte Ltd [2020] SGHC 178
In Kho Long Huat v Jian Rong Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up, Civil Procedure — Judgments and orders.
Ang Chek Chin v ANS Import & Export Pte Ltd (formerly known as Ang Ngee Seng Import & Export Pte Ltd) [2020] SGHC 177
In Ang Chek Chin v ANS Import & Export Pte Ltd (formerly known as Ang Ngee Seng Import & Export Pte Ltd), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up.
Ong Heng Chuan v Ong Teck Chuan and others [2020] SGHC 161
In Ong Heng Chuan v Ong Teck Chuan and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Accounts, Companies — Directors.
Lin Jianwei v Tung Yu-Lien Margaret and another and another matter [2020] SGHC 158
In Lin Jianwei v Tung Yu-Lien Margaret and another and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Oppression.
OUE Lippo Healthcare Ltd (formerly known as International Healthway Corp Ltd) and another v Crest Capital Asia Pte Ltd and others [2020] SGHC 142
In OUE Lippo Healthcare Ltd (formerly known as International Healthway Corp Ltd) and another v Crest Capital Asia Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors, Companies — Capital.
Poh Fu Tek and another v Vermont UM Bunkering Pte Ltd and another [2020] SGHC 139
In Poh Fu Tek and another v Vermont UM Bunkering Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Statutory derivative action.
Ley Choon Constructions and Engineering Pte Ltd v Yew San Construction Pte Ltd [2020] SGHC 108
In Ley Choon Constructions and Engineering Pte Ltd v Yew San Construction Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up.
Kardachi, Jason Aleksander v Attorney-General [2020] SGCA 92
In Kardachi, Jason Aleksander v Attorney-General, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors, Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute.
Suying Design Pte Ltd v Ng Kian Huan Edmund and other appeals [2020] SGCA 46
In Suying Design Pte Ltd v Ng Kian Huan Edmund and other appeals, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Oppression.
BWG v BWF [2020] SGCA 36
In BWG v BWF, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up, Abuse of Process — Inconsistent positions.
Retrospect Investment (S) Pte Ltd v Lateral Solutions Pte Ltd and another [2020] SGCA 15
The Court of Appeal ruled that a court lacks jurisdiction to substantively amend a consent order after an action is discontinued. The court held that it is functus officio, rendering subsequent orders based on the invalid amendment nullities, and emphasized the doctrine of finality in litigation.
Ascend Field Pte Ltd and others v Tee Wee Sien and another appeal [2020] SGCA 14
In Ascend Field Pte Ltd and others v Tee Wee Sien and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Oppression.
Feen, Bjornar and others v Viking Engineering Pte Ltd and another appeal and another matter [2020] SGCA 112
In Feen, Bjornar and others v Viking Engineering Pte Ltd and another appeal and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Oppression, Professions — Valuer.
Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat and another [2019] SGHC 264
In Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Passing off, Companies — Directors.
APBA Pte Ltd v Seah Shiang Ping and others [2019] SGHC 229
The High Court dismissed an application under s 182 of the Companies Act to convene an inquorate EGM to remove directors. The Court ruled that s 182 cannot override substantive rights to participate in management and that derivative actions under s 216A are the proper remedy for breach of duty.
Seah Chee Wan and another v Connectus Group Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC 228
In Seah Chee Wan and another v Connectus Group Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up.
Anita Hatta v Lee Siow Kiang Georgia and others [2019] SGHC 222
In Anita Hatta v Lee Siow Kiang Georgia and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Misrepresentation, Companies — Oppression.
Cheng Tim Jin v Alvamar Capital Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC 220
In Cheng Tim Jin v Alvamar Capital Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors.
Bijynath s/o Ram Nawal v Innovationz Pte Ltd (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, intervener) [2019] SGHC 218
The court has broad discretion under s 344G(3) of the Companies Act to place persons in the position they would have been in had a company not been struck off, provided it is just to do so, and this discretion is not limited by the test for leave under s 155A(3).
China Zhejiang Construction Group (HK) Ltd v Zhejiang Construction Investment (S) Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC 195
In China Zhejiang Construction Group (HK) Ltd v Zhejiang Construction Investment (S) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up.
Slim Beauty House Co Ltd v MSB Beauty Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC 194
The court will not make an order for costs against a non-party to the winding-up proceedings, even if that non-party was ordered to bear liquidation expenses in a separate arbitration award.