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Berard, Corey Mathew v Tidewater Offshore Operations Pte Ltd [2026] SGHCR 2
The court held that the limitation period under s 24A(2) of the Limitation Act 1959 is not stopped by the commencement of foreign proceedings, and that the claimant had constructive knowledge of the defendant's identity and the facts supporting the claim well before the expiry of
Pierre Andre Jacques Lorinet v Helu-Trans (S) Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 66
In Pierre Andre Jacques Lorinet v Helu-Trans (S) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Limitation of Actions — Particular causes of action, Contract — Contractual terms.
SME Resources Pte Ltd v Koh Xiankai (Goh Chye Guan, third party) and another matter [2025] SGHC 30
Claims for breach of fiduciary duty are subject to a six-year limitation period under the Limitation Act, and the doctrine of separate legal personality means a company can sue its sole beneficial owner for removing its assets.
Far East Opus Pte Ltd v Kuvera Properties Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 109
The court held that claims under s 2 of the Misrepresentation Act are statutory in nature and founded on contract, thus subject to the six-year limitation period under s 6(1)(a) of the Limitation Act. Furthermore, s 24A(3)(b) of the Limitation Act applies to s 2(1) claims but not
Nasrat Lucas Muzayyin v The Tyrell Solution Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHCR 38
In Nasrat Lucas Muzayyin v The Tyrell Solution Pte Ltd [2025] SGHCR 38, the court dismissed a striking-out application, ruling that the limitation period for an alternative claim had not yet commenced as the operative fact triggering the cause of action had not occurred.
Ng Chee Tian and another v Ng Chee Pong and others [2024] SGHC 226
Unjust enrichment is an interstitial cause of action that cannot be invoked where other conventional causes of action are available, even if those causes of action are time-barred. Proprietary remedies are not available for claims in unjust enrichment in Singapore.
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 4099 v TPS Construction Pte Ltd and others [2024] SGHC 149
A claim in tort for construction defects is time-barred under s 24A(3)(a) of the Limitation Act when physical damage manifests and is reasonably discoverable, and the limitation period is not reset by subsequent recurrences of the same defect.
Re Estate of Tan Kow Quee (alias Tan Kow Kwee) [2007] SGHC 19
A claim by a beneficiary against a personal representative may be barred by the doctrine of laches even if no statutory limitation period applies, where the delay is substantial and it would be unconscionable to enforce the claim.
Lian Kok Hong v Ow Wah Foong and Another [2007] SGHC 158
In Lian Kok Hong v Ow Wah Foong [2007] SGHC 158, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim as time-barred. The court ruled that a cause of action for indemnity accrues when a party faces a credible challenge, not upon the final adjudication of that challenge in arbitration.
Econ Piling Pte Ltd v Aviva General Insurance Pte Ltd and Another [2006] SGHC 76
In Econ Piling v Aviva [2006] SGHC 76, the court ruled that the performance bond was a 'default' bond, not 'on-demand'. Because the beneficiary failed to quantify damages or follow certification procedures, the court declined to enforce the bond, highlighting the need for precise drafting.
Hong Guet Eng v Wu Wai Hong (liquidator of Xiang Man Lou Food Court Pte Ltd) [2006] SGHC 42
A loan made without any express provision as to repayment, or expressed to be repayable simply 'on demand', gives rise to a cause of action forthwith, and the limitation period begins to run from the date of the loan.
Pai Lily v Yeo Peng Hock Henry [2001] SGHC 58
In Pai Lily v Yeo Peng Hock Henry [2001] SGHC 58, the High Court held a doctor liable for medical negligence and breach of duty. The court ruled the claim was not time-barred, establishing that the limitation period begins only when a plaintiff reasonably discovers the causal link via expert advice.
MFH Marine Pte Ltd v Asmoniah bin Mohamad [2000] SGHC 141
The court held that the statutory prohibition in the Workmen's Compensation Act against commencing civil action while a compensation claim is pending does not suspend the running of the limitation period for the civil action.
Lee Kok Choy v Leong Keng Woo [2022] SGHC 3
In Lee Kok Choy v Leong Keng Woo, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Limitation of Actions — Particular causes of action, Tort — Defamation.
SUPER GROUP LTD v MYSORE NAGARAJA KARTIK
The court held that electronic records, including email headers, are subject to the presumption of regularity under s 116A(1) of the Evidence Act, and that an email acknowledging a debt can satisfy the requirements for an acknowledgement under s 26(2) of the Limitation Act even i
Lim Siew Bee v Lim Boh Chuan and another [2014] SGHC 41
In Lim Siew Bee v Lim Boh Chuan and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Limitation of actions — Equity and limitation of actions, Limitation of actions — Particular causes of action.
Panweld Trading Pte Ltd v Yong Kheng Leong and others (Loh Yong Lim, third party) [2012] SGHC 57
In Panweld Trading Pte Ltd v Yong Kheng Leong and others (Loh Yong Lim, third party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — directors, Limitation of actions — trust property.
Selvaraj s/o Packirisamy v Yap Chee Mun and others [2024] SGHCR 1
In Selvaraj s/o Packirisamy v Yap Chee Mun and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Striking out, Limitation of Actions — Particular causes of action.
Teh Siew Hua v Tan Kim Chiong [2010] SGHC 172
In Teh Siew Hua v Tan Kim Chiong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Limitation of Actions.
Cytec Industries Pte Ltd v Asia Pulp & Paper Co Ltd [2009] SGHC 32
In Cytec Industries Pte Ltd v Asia Pulp & Paper Co Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Consideration, Limitation of Actions — Particular causes of action.
Associated Development Pte Ltd v Loong Sie Kiong Gerald (administrator of the estate of Chow Cho Poon, deceased) and Other Suits [2009] SGHC 165
In Associated Development Pte Ltd v Loong Sie Kiong Gerald (administrator of the estate of Chow Cho Poon, deceased) and Other Suits, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Summary judgment, Limitation of Actions — Particular causes of action.
Tan Gim Seng (trading as G S Forklift Services) v Sea-Shore Transportation Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 154
In Tan Gim Seng (trading as G S Forklift Services) v Sea-Shore Transportation Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — contractual terms, Limitation of Actions — equity and limitation of actions.
Harun bin Syed Hussain Aljunied and another v Abdul Samad bin O K Mohamed Haniffa and others [2017] SGHC 248
In Harun bin Syed Hussain Aljunied and another v Abdul Samad bin O K Mohamed Haniffa and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Pleadings, Limitation of actions — When time begins to run.
Leow Peng Yam v Kang Jia Dian Aryall [2021] SGHC 275
In Leow Peng Yam v Kang Jia Dian Aryall, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Limitation, Limitation of Actions — Particular causes of action.