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Primepulse Consultancy Pte Ltd v Chan Pau Tee and another and another matter [2025] SGHC 35
The High Court dismissed Primepulse Consultancy's application to maintain caveats, ruling the applicant failed to prove they were not lodged in bad faith. The court declined to rule on the alleged sham moneylending transaction, deferring the issue to concurrent proceedings in OC 904.
Koh You Quan (executor of the estate of Ang Geok Kheng, deceased) v Koh Hock Meng [2025] SGHC 224
The court declined to grant declarations of trust in an uncontested originating application due to insufficient evidence and unresolved factual disputes, ordering the conversion of the application into an originating claim.
Kwon Do Hyeong v Covenson Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 212
In Kwon Do Hyeong v Covenson Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Sale of land ; Landlord and Tenant — Recovery of possession.
Lee Say Yng v Lee Cheng Mui [2025] SGHC 126
The court held that a co-owner commits trespass by ouster when their conduct, objectively viewed, unequivocally denies the other co-owner's title or effectively prevents them from residing in the property.
Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 230
In Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Easements.
Ng Hong Khiang v Wu Cuiyun [2023] SGHC 45
In Ng Hong Khiang v Wu Cuiyun [2023] SGHC 45, the High Court ruled the Applicant held a 15.4% beneficial interest in a property registered solely to the Respondent, based on financial contributions and an oral agreement, ordering the property's sale to distribute proceeds accordingly.
Soo Hoo Khoon Peng v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2906 [2023] SGHC 355
In Soo Hoo Khoon Peng v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2906, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Appeals, Land — Strata Titles.
Cheng Ao v Yong Njo Siong [2023] SGHC 22
In Cheng Ao v Yong Njo Siong [2023] SGHC 22, the High Court ruled that the plaintiff held property on a resulting trust for the defendant. The court rejected the claim of beneficial ownership, emphasizing that funds were earmarked for the defendant by the family patriarch.
Mrs Spykerman Chwee Wah Christina née Lim and others v Yow Jia Wen and others [2023] SGHC 158
The court held that the 80% consent requirement for a collective sale under s 84A(1)(b) of the LTSA can be satisfied by aggregating consents obtained through multiple supplemental agreements, provided they are contractually linked.
Yeo Loo Keng and Another v Tan Yew Lee Kevin and Others [2007] SGHC 92
The court held that CPF moneys and imputed interest are not 'allowable deductions' under s 84A(8)(a) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act for the purpose of determining financial loss in a collective sale, and that the CPF charge is redeemed upon refund of net sale proceeds to the CPF
Yeo Guan Chye Terence and Another v Lau Siew Kim [2007] SGHC 7
In Yeo Guan Chye Terence and Another v Lau Siew Kim [2007] SGHC 7, the High Court addressed the principles of resulting trusts and the presumption of advancement in the context of property ownership disputes between family members.
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2504 v Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd and Another [2007] SGHC 63
The High Court ruled on the maintenance duties of MCST 2504 regarding Thomson 800 windows, clarifying that statutory regimes in force at the time of the alleged failure govern common property classification, even after the transition to the BMSMA.
Ahuja Vivek Gopaldas and Another v Sukanda Sutisna [2007] SGHC 224
The court held that the defendant had granted a valid option to purchase with a 14-day expiry period, and that the plaintiffs had validly exercised it.
Dynamic Investments Pte Ltd v Lee Chee Kian Silas and Others [2007] SGHC 216
The question of whether a collective sale transaction is 'not in good faith' under s 84A(9) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act is a question of mixed law and fact, and the Board's finding on this issue cannot be challenged on appeal unless there is an error of law.
Tan Joy Hon and Others v Sassoon Samuel Bernard and Others [2007] SGHC 191
The Collective Sale Agreement (CSA) does not automatically terminate after 12 months if a contract for sale has been entered into; the sale committee's authority continues until the contract is performed or exhausted.
Siow Doreen and Others v Lo Pui Sang and others (Horizon Partners Pte Ltd, first intervener, and Reghenzani Claude Augustus and others, second interveners) [2007] SGHC 174
The High Court held that the Strata Titles Board has the power to allow amendments to an application for an en bloc sale to correct defects, and that it should not dismiss an application on the basis of a defect without hearing the merits if the defect is not material.
Malayan Banking Berhad v Sivakolunthu Thirunavukarasu and Others [2007] SGHC 161
In Malayan Banking Berhad v Sivakolunthu Thirunavukarasu [2007] SGHC 161, the High Court upheld the indefeasibility of title under the Land Titles Act, ruling that the defendants failed to prove fraud or wilful blindness. The court granted judgment for the plaintiff and dismissed the counterclaim.
Ho Seek Yueng Novel and Another v J & V Development Pte Ltd [2006] SGHC 63
In Ho Seek Yueng Novel v J & V Development Pte Ltd [2006] SGHC 63, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim and upheld the defendant's counterclaim. The court ruled that the plaintiffs' attempt to introduce new evidence post-hearing constituted an abuse of process.
Tan Yow Kon v Tan Swat Ping and Others [2006] SGHC 123
The court held that the Remaining Defendants were necessary or proper parties to the action as they were partners in the firm and the plaintiff's claim was connected to the partnership assets and promises made on behalf of the partners.
Fones Christina v Cheong Eng Khoon Roland [2005] SGHC 87
In Fones Christina v Cheong Eng Khoon Roland [2005] SGHC 87, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim, ruling that the defendant established adverse possession over the disputed land, effectively extinguishing the plaintiff's documentary title prior to the land's conversion to the Torrens syst
Tan Chwee Chye and Others v P V RM Kulandayan Chettiar [2005] SGHC 203
The High Court set aside a 2002 order, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to prove adverse possession against a co-owner. The court held that exclusive occupation is insufficient without clear evidence of 'ouster'—an unequivocal act of trespass denying the other co-owner's title.
Choo Kok Lin and Another v The Management Corp Strata Title Plan No 2405 [2005] SGHC 144
The High Court allowed the appeal in Choo Kok Lin v MCST 2405, setting aside a mandatory injunction for air-conditioning compressor removal. The court ruled that enforcing the injunction was inequitable given the lack of harm to the MCST and the corporation's prior inconsistent conduct.
United Overseas Bank Ltd v Bebe bte Mohammad [2005] SGHC 113
In United Overseas Bank Ltd v Bebe bte Mohammad [2005] SGHC 113, the High Court ruled in favor of the defendant, setting aside a mortgage registered using a cancelled certificate of title. The court held the bank's actions were unconscionable and fraudulent, ordering the land-register rectified.
Teo Teo Lee and Another v Top Chance Properties Pte Ltd [2004] SGHC 272
Case Details * Citation: [2004] SGHC 272 * Case Number: OS 1349/2004 * Decision Date: 22 December 2004 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Choo Han Teck J * Judgment Delivered By: Choo Han Teck