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Tsang Lolita v Personal Representatives of Eng James Jr, deceased [2024] SGHC 151
The High Court dismissed a claim for S$8.5 million in an inter vivos gift dispute but allowed the recipient to retain funds remaining in a bank account upon its closure, dismissing the estate's counterclaim for those funds.
Yeoh Poh San and Another v Won Siok Wan [2003] SGHC 218
In Yeoh Poh San v Won Siok Wan [2003] SGHC 218, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims, ruling that disputed funds in Singapore bank accounts were intended as gifts to the defendant rather than a resulting trust, citing the defendant's credible testimony and lack of disclosure.
Tang Eng Seng and Others v Tang Boon Kiat Eugene [2003] SGHC 201
The court held that the grandfather intended to and did make a gift of the moneys in the joint accounts to the defendant.
Goh Eileen née Chia and another v Goh Mei Ling Yvonne and another [2014] SGHC 3
In Goh Eileen née Chia and another v Goh Mei Ling Yvonne and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — revocation.
Koh Cheong Heng v Ho Yee Fong [2011] SGHC 48
In Koh Cheong Heng v Ho Yee Fong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts, Trusts.
Tang Wai Kum Beatrice and others v Tang Chun Choy [2011] SGHC 125
In Tang Wai Kum Beatrice and others v Tang Chun Choy, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — presumptions against.
Abdul Salam bin Mohamed Kunhi v Napisah bte Chukor [2022] SGHC 143
In Abdul Salam bin Mohamed Kunhi v Napisah bte Chukor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — Inter vivos.
WDS v WDT [2022] SGHCF 12
In WDS v WDT, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — Incomplete.
Sinniah Karupaiah v Kumanaruban Rasiah [2021] SGHC 85
In Sinniah Karupaiah v Kumanaruban Rasiah [2021] SGHC 85, the High Court ruled that only one of three disputed sums was a personal loan. The defendant was ordered to repay S$100,000 with 5.33% interest, while the other transfers were classified as capital injections into the defendant's company.
Lim Choo Hin (as the sole executrix of the estate of Lim Guan Heong, deceased) v Lim Sai Ing Peggy [2021] SGHC 52
In Lim Choo Hin (as the sole executrix of the estate of Lim Guan Heong, deceased) v Lim Sai Ing Peggy, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Resulting trusts, Gifts — Inter vivos.
Amy Tay v Ho Toh Ying [2021] SGHC 25
In Amy Tay v Ho Toh Ying, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — Inter vivos, Restitution — Unjust enrichment.
Toh Eng Tiah v Jiang Angelina and another appeal [2021] SGCA 17
The Singapore Court of Appeal ruled the Loan Facility Agreement in Toh Eng Tiah v Jiang Angelina was a sham, reclassifying $1.122 million as gifts. The court ordered Mr. Toh to pay $45,000 to Ms. Jiang after setting off debts, establishing key precedents on the sham doctrine in contract law.
Toh Eng Tiah v Jiang Angelina [2020] SGHC 65
In Toh Eng Tiah v Jiang Angelina, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — inter vivos.
Teo Song Kheng v Teo Poh Hoon [2020] SGHC 47
In Teo Song Kheng v Teo Poh Hoon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — Inter vivos.
Xu Zhigang v Wang Fang [2020] SGHC 254
In Xu Zhigang v Wang Fang, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Express trusts, Gifts — Presumptions against.
Bhavika Manohar Godhwani v Manohar Hargun Godhwani and others [2020] SGHC 147
In Bhavika Manohar Godhwani v Manohar Hargun Godhwani and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — inter vivos, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
Lim Young Ching v Lim Tai Ching [2020] SGHC 103
In Lim Young Ching v Lim Tai Ching, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — Inter vivos, Trusts — Express trusts.
Ng Kong Yeam (suing by Ling Towi Sing (alias Ling Chooi Seng) and others) v Kay Swee Pin [2020] SGCA 55
In Ng Kong Yeam (suing by Ling Towi Sing (alias Ling Chooi Seng) and others) v Kay Swee Pin, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Gifts — Presumptions against.