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Mano Vikrant Singh v Cargill TSF Asia Pte Ltd [2012] SGCA 42
A forfeiture-for-competition clause that operates on vested benefits constitutes a restraint of trade, as it effectively restrains an employee from competing by threatening the forfeiture of vested rights.
Chan Ah Beng v Liang and Sons Holdings (S) Pte Ltd and another application [2012] SGCA 34
In Chan Ah Beng v Liang and Sons Holdings (S) Pte Ltd and another application, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Damages — Measure of damages.
Goh Sin Huat Electrical Pte Ltd v Ho See Jui (trading as Xuanhua Art Gallery) and another [2012] SGCA 32
An appellate court will only interfere with a trial judge's apportionment of liability if there is an error in principle, misapprehension of facts, or if the decision is plainly wrong.
Rainforest Trading Ltd and another v State Bank of India Singapore [2012] SGCA 21
In Rainforest Trading Ltd and another v State Bank of India Singapore, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Originating processes, Contract — Consideration.
Ashlock William Grover v SetClear Pte Ltd and others [2012] SGCA 20
In Ashlock William Grover v SetClear Pte Ltd and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract, Conflict of Laws.
Tan Juay Pah v Kimly Construction Pte Ltd and others [2012] SGCA 17
Case Details * Citation: [2012] SGCA 17 * Case Number: Civil Appeal No 208 of 2010 * Decision Date: 02 March 2012 * Court: Court of Appeal of Singapore * Coram: Chao Hick Tin JA; Andrew Phang
Loh Sioh Hon (administratrix of the estate of Chiam Heok Yong, deceased) v Loh Siok Moey [2012] SGCA 14
In Loh Sioh Hon (administratrix of the estate of Chiam Heok Yong, deceased) v Loh Siok Moey, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Interpretation.
WBL Corporation Ltd v Lew Chee Fai Kevin and another appeal [2012] SGCA 13
The Court of Appeal ruled that WBL Corporation Ltd breached its contract by withholding share issuance based on speculative illegality under the CDSA. The court held that a 'wait and see' approach is not a valid defense, confirming the respondent's entitlement to damages for breach of contract.
Liberty Engineering Group Pte. Ltd. v Renault SAS
The court held that Alvance adhered to the FSA through conduct, becoming a party to the agreement and thus liable for the debt, which in turn engaged the guarantee provided by LEG.
Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng [2011] SGCA 64
In Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng [2011] SGCA 64, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, granting specific performance for the sale of property. The court ruled that a vendor cannot unilaterally revoke solicitors' authority to frustrate a purchaser's valid exercise of an option.
Ang Tin Yong v Ang Boon Chye and another [2011] SGCA 60
In Ang Tin Yong v Ang Boon Chye and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Interpretation.
Anti-Corrosion Pte Ltd v Berger Paints Singapore Pte Ltd and another appeal [2011] SGCA 57
In Anti-Corrosion Pte Ltd v Berger Paints Singapore Pte Ltd and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Commercial Transactions — Sale of Goods.
Soon Kok Tiang and others v DBS Bank Ltd and another matter [2011] SGCA 55
In Soon Kok Tiang and others v DBS Bank Ltd and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract.
Foo Song Mee v Ho Kiau Seng [2011] SGCA 45
In Foo Song Mee v Ho Kiau Seng, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract.
Norwest Holdings Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Newport Mining Ltd and another appeal [2011] SGCA 42
In Norwest Holdings Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Newport Mining Ltd and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract.
Lim Keenly Builders Pte Ltd v Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd [2011] SGCA 31
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in Lim Keenly Builders v Tokio Marine, ruling that the insurance policy's Operative Clause, read with the 'Name of the Insured' clause, provided the coverage sought. The court rejected restrictive interpretations of endorsements intended only for the LTA.
Astrata (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Portcullis Escrow Pte Ltd and another and other matters [2011] SGCA 20
The Singapore Court of Appeal ruled that triggering events under an escrow agreement had not occurred, clarifying that US Chapter 11 proceedings do not automatically qualify as 'reconstruction' or 'arrangements for the benefit of creditors' without explicit contractual language.
Azuma Engineering (S) Pte Ltd v MEP Systems Pte Ltd [2011] SGCA 10
In Azuma Engineering (S) Pte Ltd v MEP Systems Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract.
Holcim (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Precise Development Pte Ltd and another application [2011] SGCA 1
In Holcim (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Precise Development Pte Ltd and another application, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Interpretation of force majeure clause.
Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA (Trading as Rabobank International), Singapore Branch v Motorola Electronics Pte Ltd [2010] SGCA 47
The Court of Appeal allowed Rabobank's appeal, ruling that Motorola Electronics failed to prove an implied tripartite set-off agreement. The Court held that the absence of a written contract between sophisticated parties, combined with insufficient evidence of consensus, precluded the claim.
Lam Chi Kin David v Deutsche Bank AG [2010] SGCA 42
The Court of Appeal allowed the appellant's appeal, ruling that Deutsche Bank's promise of a 48-hour grace period for margin calls constituted a binding variation of the contract. The court held the bank liable for damages for prematurely closing the appellant's FX positions.
MFM Restaurants Pte Ltd and another v Fish & Co Restaurants Pte Ltd and another appeal [2010] SGCA 36
In MFM Restaurants Pte Ltd and another v Fish & Co Restaurants Pte Ltd and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract, Damages.
CLAAS Medical Centre Pte Ltd (formerly known as Aesthetics Associates Pte Ltd) v Ng Boon Ching [2010] SGCA 3
Case Details * Citation: [2010] SGCA 3 * Case Number: Civil Appeal No 35 of 2009 * Decision Date: 01 February 2010 * Court: Court of Appeal of Singapore * Coram: Chao Hick Tin JA; Andrew Phang
The "Asia Star" [2010] SGCA 12
Analysis of [2010] SGCA 12, a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore on 2010-03-19.