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Chong Hwa Wee (by his Committee of Person and Estate, Chong Hwa Yin) v Estate of Loh Hon Fock, deceased [2006] SGHC 79
The court held that damages for pain and suffering are distinct from damages for future care, and that an appellate court will only interfere with an award of damages when it is convinced the trial judge acted upon a wrong principle of law or the amount is manifestly erroneous.
Justlogin Pte Ltd and Another v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd and Another [2006] SGHC 209
In a claim for loss of chance, the court must determine if the breach caused the loss of a real or substantial chance, and if so, evaluate the quantum of damages based on the value of that chance.
Kanuvunaidu a/l Subramaniam v Goh Chan How [2006] SGHC 126
In Kanuvunaidu a/l Subramaniam v Goh Chan How [2006] SGHC 126, the High Court partially allowed the defendant's appeal on damages. The court denied claims for pre-trial and future loss of earnings, citing the plaintiff's failure to provide credible evidence of mitigation or income loss.
Tan Woei Jinn v Thapjang Amorthap and Another [2005] SGHC 53
The court held that when assessing loss of future earnings for a foreign worker, the multiplier should be split to reflect the period the worker is likely to remain in the host country and the period they are likely to return to their home country, with appropriate adjustments to
ABC Supermarket Pte Ltd v Kosma Holdings Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 44
In ABC Supermarket v Kosma Holdings, the High Court awarded $45,000 for additional operational losses despite the appellant failing to prove loss of profits. The court applied a broad-brush approach to damages when precise quantification was impossible due to the business's nature.
Lassiter Ann Masters (suing as the widow and dependant of Lassiter Henry Adolphus, deceased) v To Keng Lam (alias Toh Jeanette) (No 2) [2005] SGHC 4
A claim for loss of inheritance is not maintainable in a dependency claim in Singapore following the 1987 amendments to the Civil Law Act.
Lim Yuen Li Eugene v Singapore Shuttle Bus Service Pte Ltd and Another [2005] SGHC 189
The court clarified the distinction between 'loss of earnings' and 'loss of earning capacity', noting that the latter is a term of art for a 'handicap' in the labour market, and that an award for loss of earning capacity is appropriate where there is a real risk of future disadva
Mopi Pte Ltd v Central Mercantile Corp (S) Ltd [2005] SGHC 183
The court will not disturb an assistant registrar's exercise of discretion in assessing damages unless there is a compelling reason, and will not allow the introduction of fresh evidence on appeal that could have been adduced at the assessment stage.
Muhammad Shaun Eric bin Abdullah (alias De Silva Shaun Eric) v Ng Ah Tee (Chua Seng Thye, Third Party) [2005] SGHC 180
The plaintiff failed to establish on the balance of probabilities that his various medical conditions were caused by the accident in question rather than pre-existing conditions or subsequent events.
Mei Yue Lan Margaret v Raffles City (Pte) Ltd [2005] SGHC 168
The court assessed damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities for a plaintiff suffering from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) following a leg injury, determining that while the injury was not life-threatening, the pain and suffering were severe and warranted a global awa
Lee Teck Nam v Kang Hock Seng Paul [2005] SGHC 136
The court held that a defendant tortfeasor cannot insist on a plaintiff exercising contractual rights against a third party to reduce damages, and that damages for loss of future earnings should be assessed with a multiplier that reflects current lower rates of investment return.
Cheong Gim Fah and Another v Murugian s/o Rangasamy [2004] SGHC 93
The court assessed dependency claims for the deceased's dependants, determining that savings do not affect dependency claims and applying a 23% reduction to children's dependency due to the mother's income.
Noor Mohammed Bin Yusoff Ali v Tan Chee Ning [2004] SGHC 82
The court assessed damages for a plaintiff who suffered a hip injury in a road traffic accident, awarding compensation for pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, future medical expenses, and special damages.
Chan Hong Seng Engineering and Construction Pte Ltd v Vatten International Pte Ltd [2004] SGHC 62
The assessment of damages for breach of a construction subcontract requires reliance on interim progress certificates to determine the value of work done and the cost of completion by a third party.
Thia Tong Mui Phyllis v Yam Chor Hua [2004] SGHC 56
An award for loss of earning capacity is made when there is a risk that the plaintiff may lose their employment and be at a disadvantage in the open market. The court found no such risk in this case.
Chew Poh Kwan Margaret v Toh Hong Guan and Another [2004] SGHC 280
The court assessed damages for whiplash, headaches, depression, and meralgia parasthetica, and awarded damages for loss of earning capacity due to the plaintiff's reduced productivity.
Chin Swey Min a patient suing by his wife and next friend Lim Siew Lee v Nor Nizar Bin Mohamed [2004] SGHC 27
The court assessed damages for a plaintiff who suffered severe head injuries and mental impairment, determining the appropriate multipliers and multiplicands for loss of future earnings and pain and suffering.
Euan Murugasu v Singapore Airlines Ltd [2004] SGHC 24
The court assessed damages for personal injuries sustained by a surgeon, including pain and suffering, pre-trial loss of earnings, and future loss of earnings, based on medical evidence of cervical spine injury.
Ho Yiu v Lim Peng Seng [2004] SGHC 218
The court varied the assessment of damages for loss of earnings and future medical expenses, adjusting the multiplier for future earnings to 15 years and re-evaluating the multiplicands based on the plaintiff's specific role and economic conditions.
Lee Kwan Kok and Another v Wong Chan Tong [2004] SGHC 211
The court assessed damages for a fatal accident claim, determining the appropriate multiplier and multiplicand for dependency and rejecting claims for special damages that were not proven.
Zhang Xiao Ling (personal representative of the Estate of Chan Tak Man, deceased) v Er Swee Poo and Another [2004] SGHC 21
The court assessed damages for loss of dependency by calculating the deceased's average monthly earnings from two jobs, applying a 25% deduction for personal expenses, and apportioning the remaining income between the widow and four children.
Zubaida Binte Hussain and Others v Tan Sze Joo [2004] SGHC 207
The court held that the Plaintiff's depression was primarily caused by her mother's death rather than the accident, and thus disallowed claims for loss of earnings and future medical expenses.
John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd and Another v Goh Sai Chuah Justin and Others [2004] SGHC 150
A fiduciary in breach is liable to make restitution to restore the wronged person to the position they would have been in had no breach occurred, and the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff to prove loss, after which it shifts to the defendant to show the loss would have occu
Murugasu, Euan v Singapore Airlines Ltd [2004] SGHC 132
The court upheld the assessment of damages for a surgeon who suffered permanent injuries, necessitating a career change. It ruled that the shift from surgery to administration was a direct result of the injury rather than a voluntary choice, justifying the award.