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WVH and another v WVG and another appeal and other matters [2025] SGHCF 22
The court held that a settlement agreement regarding the appointment of deputies for a person lacking mental capacity is a binding contract that should be enforced when it is in the person's best interests, and that the children were more appropriate deputies for property and aff
Wong Sau Kuen and Others v Wong Kai Wah and Another [2008] SGHC 5
The court's primary objective in appointing a Committee of the Person and Estate is to protect the patient's interests, preferring family members over outsiders while ensuring the committee members can work together effectively.
Teo Choo Him and Another v Teo Leng Hui [2005] SGHC 97
In Teo Choo Him v Teo Leng Hui [2005] SGHC 97, the High Court appointed the husband as the committee of his incapacitated wife's person and estate, prioritizing the matrimonial unit and the patient's pre-incapacity wishes over the parents' claims, supported by structured care orders.
Re Yeh Ee Swan [2003] SGHC 257
An order appointing a Committee of the Person and Estate under the Mental Disorders and Treatment Act is generally worded and sufficient to authorise the Committee to manage and operate the subject's bank accounts without needing specific court orders for each transaction.
Re Puah Sun Kau [2000] SGHC 71
Analysis of [2000] SGHC 71, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2000-04-28.
Leow Li Yoon v Liu Jiu Chang [2015] SGHC 290
In Leow Li Yoon v Liu Jiu Chang, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Mental Disorders and Treatment — Mental capacity.
Re BKR [2013] SGHC 201
Court Coram : Lai Siu Chiu J Counsel Name(s) : Lee Eng Beng SC, Kelvin Poon, Low Poh Ling and Wilson Zhu (Rajah & Tann LLP) for the first and second appellants; Alvin Yeo SC, Aw Wen Ni, Wendy Lin, Monica Chong, Chan Xiao Wei (WongPartnership LLP) for the third appellant; Sarjit Singh Gill SC, Terenc
Wong Meng Cheong and another v Ling Ai Wah and another [2011] SGHC 233
In Wong Meng Cheong and another v Ling Ai Wah and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Mental Disorders and Treatment, Trusts.
Goh Tze Chien v Tan Teow Chee and another [2024] SGHC 1
In Goh Tze Chien v Tan Teow Chee and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Members, Mental Disorders and Treatment — Inquiries into mental disorders.
BUV v BUU and another and another matter [2019] SGHCF 15
In BUV v BUU and another and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Mental Disorders and Treatment — Legal capacity.
WEW v WEX and another appeal [2022] SGHCF 32
In WEW v WEX and another appeal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Mental Disorders and Treatment — Legal capacity, Family Law — Costs.
VVB v VVA [2022] SGHCF 1
In VVB v VVA, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Procedure, Mental Disorders and Treatment — Management of patients’ property and affairs.
VUW and others v VUT and another and other appeals [2021] SGHCF 41
In VUW and others v VUT and another and other appeals, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Mental Disorders and Treatment — Legal capacity, Mental Disorders and Treatment — Management of patients’ property and affairs.
ULP and others v ULS [2021] SGHCF 19
In ULP and others v ULS [2021] SGHCF 19, the High Court revoked a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) due to undue pressure. The court ruled that the respondent’s rushed actions and exclusionary conduct invalidated the instrument, emphasizing that LPA validity requires both mental capacity and free will
Goh Yng Yng Karen (executrix of the estate of Liew Khoon Fong (alias Liew Fong), deceased) v Goh Yong Chiang Kelvin [2020] SGHC 195
In Goh Yng Yng Karen (executrix of the estate of Liew Khoon Fong (alias Liew Fong), deceased) v Goh Yong Chiang Kelvin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Mental Disorders and Treatment — Legal capacity, Agency — Construction of agent’s authority.
WVH & Anor v WVG
The court enforced a settlement agreement regarding the deputyship of an elderly person with dementia, finding that the children were the more appropriate deputies for property and affairs, and that the settlement agreement was in the person's best interests.
Re BKR [2015] SGCA 26
Analysis of [2015] SGCA 26, a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore on 2015-05-19.