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Re A (an infant) [2002] SGHC 60
The court held that the French court was the more appropriate forum for custody proceedings given the child's cultural connections and the fact that the father had already invoked the French court's jurisdiction.
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale v Kong Kok Keong and another action [2002] SGHC 51
The court will refuse a stay of proceedings and give effect to a jurisdiction clause unless the defendant shows exceptional circumstances amounting to strong cause.
Econ Corporation International Limited v Ballast-Nedam International BV [2002] SGHC 293
The court held that leave to serve out of jurisdiction should be granted where the plaintiff establishes a good arguable case and the governing law of the instruments in dispute is Singapore law, making Singapore the appropriate forum.
Wu Shun Foods Co Ltd v Ken Ken Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 176
The court held that it is not open to a defendant to raise an issue of illegality in Singapore enforcement proceedings if that issue was not raised before the foreign court that issued the judgment.
Baridhi Shipping Lines Ltd and Another v Sea Consortium Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 134
The court held that where a foreign court has ruled it has no jurisdiction to hear a claim, the burden remains on the defendant to prove that the foreign forum is clearly and distinctly more appropriate than the Singapore forum.
Hong Pian Tee v Les Placements Germain Gauthier Inc
A foreign judgment is conclusive and cannot be impeached for error of fact or law. It may only be challenged for fraud if fresh evidence is produced that could not have been discovered with reasonable diligence and would likely affect the result.
Les Placements Germain Gauthier Inc v Hong Pian Tee [2001] SGHC 185
A foreign judgment creates a new and independent obligation distinct from that of the underlying or original cause of action, and is conclusive between parties as to any issue upon which it adjudicates.
Overseas Union Insurance Ltd v Turegum Insurance Co [2001] SGHC 147
In Overseas Union Insurance Ltd v Turegum Insurance Co [2001] SGHC 147, the High Court ruled in favour of Turegum, confirming the validity of four reinsurance contracts and their London arbitration clauses. The court dismissed OUI's claim and ordered them to pay all costs.
Asia-Pacific Ventures II Ltd and Others v PT Intimutiara Gasindo and Others [2001] SGHC 144
A stay of proceedings on the ground of forum non conveniens will be refused where the defendant fails to show that a foreign forum is clearly more appropriate, especially when the parties have contractually chosen Singapore law and submitted to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of S
Yue Xiu Enterprises (Holdings) and Another v PT Hutan Domas Raya and Another [2000] SGHC 124
The court held that a stay of proceedings should not be granted where there is a real prospect of conflicting outcomes in two jurisdictions on the same issue, even if the foreign forum is the natural forum.
Baiduri Bank Bhd v Dong Sui Hung and Another [2000] SGHC 118
The court held that a non-exclusive jurisdiction clause allowing the bank to sue in any competent jurisdiction does not bind the bank to a single forum, and the burden lies on the defendant to show strong cause for a stay.
Sang Cheol Woo v Spackman, Charles Choi and others [2022] SGHC 298
In Sang Cheol Woo v Spackman, Charles Choi and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Foreign judgments.
Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, Singapore Branch v Goh Andress [2022] SGHC 266
In Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, Singapore Branch v Goh Andress, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Vibrant Group Ltd v Tong Chi Ho and others [2022] SGHC 256
In Vibrant Group Ltd v Tong Chi Ho and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Jurisdiction, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Ivanishvili, Bidzina and others v Credit Suisse AG and another [2019] SGHC 6
In Ivanishvili, Bidzina and others v Credit Suisse AG and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction, Conflict of Laws — Jurisdiction.
THE "MIN RUI" [2016] SGHC 183
In The Min Rui [2016] SGHC 183, the High Court ruled that beneficial ownership of a vessel passes to the buyer upon completion of delivery formalities. The court set aside the vessel's arrest, confirming that the Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance marks the shift of proprietary interests.
Shi Wen Yue v Shi Minjiu and another [2016] SGHC 137
In Shi Wen Yue v Shi Minjiu and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Judicial Settlements, Conflict of Laws — Foreign Judgments.
Shi Wen Yue v Shi Minjiu and another [2016] SGHCR 8
In Shi Wen Yue v Shi Minjiu and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Judicial Settlements, Conflict of Laws — Foreign Judgments.
Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Manaf v Hii Yii Ann [2016] SGHCR 1
In Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Manaf v Hii Yii Ann, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Natural Forum.
Bunge SA and another v Indian Bank [2015] SGHC 330
In Bunge SA and another v Indian Bank, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of laws — Choice of jurisdiction.
Fan Heli v Zhang Shujing and others [2015] SGHC 327
In Fan Heli v Zhang Shujing and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of proceedings, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
The “Sea Justice” [2023] SGHCR 24
Analysis of [2023] SGHCR 24, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2023-12-29.
Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi [2015] SGHC 296
In Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Divorce, Conflict of laws — Recognition of foreign divorce judgment.
PT Selecta Bestama v Sin Huat Huat Marine Transportation Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 295
In PT Selecta Bestama v Sin Huat Huat Marine Transportation Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Judgment in default of appearance, Conflict of laws — Choice of jurisdiction.