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Architects Group Associates Pte Ltd v Grandlink Group Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 49
The court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove the alleged 3% fee agreement and that the parties had subsequently varied the agreement to a lump sum fee of $600,000. The plaintiffs were awarded fees based on quantum meruit as assessed by the court's expert.
Nam Kee Asphalt Pte Ltd v Chew Eu Hock Construction Co Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 45
The court held that 'Estimated Quantity' in a supply contract does not constitute a minimum quantity obligation, and that an exclusivity clause cannot be implied into a contract where it is not necessary for business efficacy.
Tan Kong Kar and Another v Bonsel Development Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 40
Clause 10 of the option agreement imposed an absolute obligation on the defendants to remove the caveat, and failure to do so constituted a breach of contract.
Arul Chandran v William J. Gartshore and Others [2000] SGHC 34
General damages for mental distress and loss of reputation are not recoverable for breach of contract, except in exceptional circumstances.
Poly Resources Pte Ltd v Brani Readymixed Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 289
The court held that there was no implied term requiring the buyer to place orders each month, as the contract was for a fixed quantity of granite aggregate to be supplied over a set period.
Citrus World Inc v Neotrade Marketing Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 283
The court held that the distributorship agreement had not been extended orally or by conduct, and therefore the plaintiffs were entitled to appoint a new distributor.
Overseas-Chinese Bank Corporation Ltd v Tan Geok Ser and Another [2000] SGHC 263
A creditor is not under a duty to exercise a power of sale over mortgaged securities at any particular time, and express terms in a guarantee allowing for variations to the loan agreement without consent are enforceable.
JM & Sons Co and Another v Benzline Auto Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 243
The court held that an oral agreement for the sale of goods existed, and the defendants' failure to deliver constituted a repudiatory breach entitling the plaintiffs to damages for loss of profits.
Soo Nam Yuen v Keim Mineral Paints Singapore Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 235
Directors who participate in a corporate decision resulting in a breach of contract are not personally liable for the breach in the absence of authority.
Ng Chee Koon (Huang Zhiqun) and Another v Aprim (Far East) Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 221
The court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim for renovation works due to lack of proof and evidence of poor workmanship, while allowing the defendants' counterclaim for overpayments and rectification costs.
Legend Building Supplies (Pte) Ltd v Chon Hwa Construction Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 217
The court held that the contracts in question were for the purchase of fixed quantities of rebars rather than maximum quantities, and that the Defendants were bound by the contracts.
RHB Bank Berhad v Koon Hoe & Company Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 216
The court held that where a party has waived strict compliance with a contract term, they may still enforce it by giving reasonable notice, and that the Plaintiffs had provided reasonable notice in this case.
PT Master Mandiri v Yamazaki Construction (S) Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 213
The court held that in the absence of an available market for unique heavy machinery, the loss of profit from sub-sales is recoverable if the sub-sales were genuine and the profits not excessive, with adjustments for transport costs and proportionate cost allocation.
Nuplex Industries Ltd v Panatron Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 208
Nuplex Industries Ltd v Panatron Pte Ltd clarifies the termination of consignment agreements. The court ruled that such agreements are terminable upon reasonable notice rather than requiring mutual consent, while also dismissing claims of civil conspiracy.
Tay Kian Hua v Kah Motor Company Sdn Bhd [2000] SGHC 187
The court held that an agreement for incentive schemes was formed on 7 August 1996 based on a memorandum produced by the employer, and that the employee did not waive his rights to these benefits by continuing in employment.
Ng Chiat Boo and Another v Ng Kian Lee [2000] SGHC 18
The court found that the defendant breached the sale and purchase agreements and that the plea of misrepresentation was an afterthought. The court awarded interlocutory judgment to the plaintiffs with damages to be assessed.
Tropical Associated Co Pte Ltd v Michael Wijaya Goutama and Another [2000] SGHC 135
The court held that the Plaintiffs failed to prove the existence of the alleged loan agreement and misrepresentation, and that the Deed was unenforceable due to misrepresentation and failure of condition precedent.
Lee Siong Kee v Beng Tiong Trading, Import and Export (1988) Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 132
A party who affirms a contract after knowledge of a repudiatory breach cannot later claim to have accepted the repudiation. Furthermore, a claim for quantum meruit for work done under a contract fails where the contract has not been terminated by acceptance of a repudiatory breac
Teo Chin Leong Thomson and Another v Fuji Xerox Singapore Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 123
The court held that the defendants were not in breach of contract as the plaintiffs were responsible for the failure to install the machine at the agreed premises due to space and electrical constraints.
Premier Properties Pte Ltd v Tan Soo Tiong and Others [2000] SGHC 12
A delay in performance of a contract does not amount to a repudiatory breach unless it is so long as to go to the root of the contract, and the existence of a liquidated damages clause indicates that the parties contemplated and provided for the possibility of delay.
Lee Pei-Ru Alice and another v Airtrust (Singapore) Pte Ltd
The court held that representations made by the controlling mind of a company (Peter Fong) to investors, assuring them that their investments were without risk and could be exited at any time with repayment by the company, were legally binding on the company.
Cheong Lay Yong v Muthukumaran s/o Varthan and another (K Krishna & Partners and another, third parties)
An option to purchase land is a contract sui generis; the countermanding of a cheque given for the option fee amounts to a repudiation of the contract, which does not automatically discharge the contract unless accepted by the vendor.
Soon Kok Tiang and others v DBS Bank Ltd and another matter
The court held that the HN5 contract consisted of the Application Form and the entire Pricing Statement, and that the alleged inconsistencies in the CERA definitions were either reconcilable or correctable as clerical errors.
Lee Pei-Ru Alice and another v Airtrust (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2013] SGHC 259
An agent may be concurrently liable on a contract with their principal, and Peter Fong's representations bound Airtrust as he was the alter ego of the company.