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United Overseas Bank Ltd v Chia Kin Tuck [2006] SGHC 87
The High Court affirmed the mortgagee's power of sale under the Land Titles Act, ruling it independent of subsequent encumbrances like a Writ of Seizure and Sale. While the appeal was dismissed, the Court set aside the award of damages for consequential losses, finding no right to indemnity.
Carrefour Singapore Pte Ltd v Leong Wai Kay [2006] SGHC 160
The imposition of a criminal penalty under s 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not bar a principal from recovering the amount of the bribe as a civil debt under s 14(1) of the Act.
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd v Moey Keng Weng and Another and Another Application [2006] SGHC 111
A write-off of a debt in a bank's internal books for accounting purposes does not constitute a legal release of the debt, and the bank remains entitled to enforce the debt and associated security.
Ensure Engineering Pte Ltd v Invista (Singapore) Pte Ltd (formerly known as Du Pont Singapore Pte Ltd) [2005] SGHC 237
In Ensure Engineering Pte Ltd v Invista (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 237, the court dismissed the defendant's counterclaim for negligence, ruling they failed to prove the plaintiff caused the boiler damage. The plaintiff's claim for payment for work and materials was allowed.
Mohan Singh s/o Bhola Singh v Shran Jeet Singh [2004] SGHC 277
The court held that the money provided by the plaintiff to the defendant was a loan rather than a joint investment, based on the conduct of the parties and the lack of evidence supporting a joint investment.
Shepherd Andrew v BIL International Ltd [2003] SGHC 145
In Shepherd Andrew v BIL International Ltd [2003] SGHC 145, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claims for severance and bonuses, and the defendant's counterclaim. The court ruled that employers cannot use ex post facto misconduct allegations to retrospectively justify contract repudiation.
Lazarus Century Construction Pte Ltd v SLH Development Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 283
In Lazarus Century Construction Pte Ltd v SLH Development Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and Recovery — Existence of debt.
Ding Lik Sing v Chow Wai Shuen Mark Francis [2022] SGHC 282
In Ding Lik Sing v Chow Wai Shuen Mark Francis, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and recovery — Acknowledgement of debt owed.
Viet Hai Petroleum Corp v Ng Jun Quan and another and another matter [2016] SGHC 81
In Viet Hai Petroleum Corp v Ng Jun Quan and another and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Apparent authority, Debt and Recovery — Account stated.
iTronic Holdings Pte Ltd v Tan Swee Leon and another suit [2016] SGHC 77
In iTronic Holdings Pte Ltd v Tan Swee Leon and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and recovery, Damages — Liquidated damages or penalty.
Wong Shu Kiat and another v Chen Jinping Michelle (personal representative of the estate of Tin Koon Ming, deceased) and another [2023] SGHC 105
In Wong Shu Kiat and another v Chen Jinping Michelle (personal representative of the estate of Tin Koon Ming, deceased) and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and Recovery — Contractual debt, Trusts — Constructive trusts.
Ma Ong Kee v Cham Poh Meng and another suit [2013] SGHC 144
A defendant who admits a debt but pleads discharge by payment bears the legal and evidential burden of proving that discharge.
Hayate Investment Co Ltd v ManagementPlus (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2012] SGHCR 3
In Hayate Investment Co Ltd v ManagementPlus (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — setting aside of judgment, Debt and Recovery — right of set-off.
Yo Kian Peng (alias Yeo Kian Peng) v Ng Kim Hock [2010] SGHC 369
In Yo Kian Peng (alias Yeo Kian Peng) v Ng Kim Hock, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract, Debt and Recovery.
Ho Soo Fong v Ng Chuan Hwa and others [2010] SGHC 176
Case Details * Citation: [2010] SGHC 176 * Title: Ho Soo Fong v Ng Chuan Hwa and others * Case Number: District Court Appeal No 40 of 2009/Z * Decision Date: 14 June 2010 * Court:
VisionHealthOne Corp Pte Ltd v Vision Corp Holdings Pte Ltd [2008] SGHC 132
In VisionHealthOne Corp Pte Ltd v Vision Corp Holdings Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and Recovery — Counterclaim.
Mann Holdings Pte Ltd and another v Ung Yoke Hong [2018] SGHC 69
In Mann Holdings Pte Ltd and another v Ung Yoke Hong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and recovery — Loan or deposit.
Jurong Aromatics Corp Pte Ltd (receivers and managers appointed) and others v BP Singapore Pte Ltd and another matter [2018] SGHC 215
In Jurong Aromatics Corp Pte Ltd (receivers and managers appointed) and others v BP Singapore Pte Ltd and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and recovery — Right of set-off, Credit and Security — Charges.
The “Caraka Jaya Niaga III-11” [2021] SGHC 43
Analysis of [2021] SGHC 43, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2021-02-22.
BP Singapore Pte Ltd v Jurong Aromatics Corp Pte Ltd (receivers and managers appointed) and others and another appeal [2020] SGCA 9
In BP Singapore Pte Ltd v Jurong Aromatics Corp Pte Ltd (receivers and managers appointed) and others and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Debt and Recovery — Right of set-off, Credit and Security — Charges.