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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.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·7 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

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:

Sushant Shukla· ·11 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read