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Lau Hwee Beng and Another v Ong Teck Ghee [2007] SGHC 90
In Lau Hwee Beng v Ong Teck Ghee [2007] SGHC 90, the High Court dismissed both summary judgment and striking-out applications. The court clarified that striking out is limited to the face of pleadings and noted the procedural disadvantage defendants face regarding summary judgment in Singapore.
Dante Yap Go v Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG [2007] SGHC 69
In Dante Yap Go v Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG [2007] SGHC 69, the High Court dismissed a discovery application, ruling that requests must be tethered to pleaded issues. The court rejected the 'fishing expedition' attempt, awarding $2,000 in costs due to procedural non-compliance.
New Health International, Inc v Tan Hoo Kim [2007] SGHC 62
In New Health International, Inc v Tan Hoo Kim [2007] SGHC 62, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim, ruling the defendant was not contractually liable. The court looked beyond invoices to the actual commercial relationship, emphasizing that objective conduct defines contractual roles.
Jaya Sarana Engineering Pte Ltd v GIB Automation Pte Ltd [2007] SGHC 49
In Jaya Sarana Engineering v GIB Automation [2007] SGHC 49, the High Court ruled that the plaintiff substantially performed its obligations. The court awarded the balance contract sum, rejecting most of the defendant's unsubstantiated counterclaims while allowing deductions for specific omissions.
Abe Isaac (Pte) Ltd v Marieta Montalba Pacudan and Another [2007] SGHC 46
In Abe Isaac (Pte) Ltd v Marieta Montalba Pacudan [2007] SGHC 46, the High Court partially allowed the plaintiff's claims for rental arrears and indemnity costs. The court ordered a partial refund of the security deposit to the defendant, noting the plaintiff's reliance on unreliable evidence.
Public Prosecutor v Lim Ah Liang [2007] SGHC 34
In Public Prosecutor v Lim Ah Liang [2007] SGHC 34, the court imposed a life sentence, ruling that the accused's chronic psychiatric condition and high risk of re-offending necessitated custodial incapacitation to ensure public safety and consistent medical compliance.
OTF Aquarium Farm (formerly known as Ong's Tropical Fish Aquarium & Fresh Flowers) (a firm) v Lian Shing Construction Co Pte Ltd (Liberty Insurance Pte Ltd, Third Party) [2007] SGHC 122
In OTF Aquarium Farm v Lian Shing Construction, the court held the defendant liable in negligence and nuisance for the death of 31 arowanas due to flood water ingress. The court rejected the force majeure defence, ruling that monsoon rainfall is foreseeable, and ordered damages to be assessed.
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd v Starhub Cable Vision Ltd (formerly known as Singapore Cable Vision Ltd) [2007] SGHC 119
In Singapore Telecommunications Ltd v Starhub Cable Vision Ltd (formerly known as Singapore Cable Vision Ltd), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
TV v TW [2007] SGHC 113
Case Details * Citation: [2007] SGHC 113 * Case Number: DT 3079/2004 * Decision Date: 17 July 2007 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Woo Bih Li J * Judgment Delivered By: Woo Bih Li
The Vasiliy Golovnin [2006] SGHC 247
In The Vasiliy Golovnin [2006] SGHC 247, the High Court set aside a warrant of arrest due to a lack of full and frank disclosure. However, the Court denied the defendant's claim for damages, ruling that the plaintiffs acted without mala fides or gross negligence in their application.
Burwill Trading Pte Ltd v Panwah Steel Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 234
In Burwill Trading Pte Ltd v Panwah Steel Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 234, the High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $1,394,953.65 in damages for breach of steel supply agreements and dismissing the defendant's counterclaim.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Harith Gary (alias Lee Cheng Thiam) [2004] SGHC 79
In Public Prosecutor v Lee Harith Gary [2004] SGHC 79, the High Court rejected the defense of suicide, finding the accused guilty of murder. The court ruled that the accused pushed the victim to her death following a history of harassment, resulting in a mandatory death sentence.
Creative Technology Ltd v Cosmos Trade-Nology Pte Ltd and Another [2004] SGHC 5
In Creative Technology Ltd v Cosmos Trade-Nology, the Singapore High Court held the defendants liable for trademark infringement and passing off. The court rejected mechanical profit calculations, awarding USD 150,000 in total damages based on a fair assessment of lost profits and reputational harm.
Ong Zern Chern Philip v Wong Siang Meng [2004] SGHC 256
In Ong Zern Chern Philip v Wong Siang Meng [2004] SGHC 256, the High Court awarded damages for a motor vehicle accident, ruling that loss of earning capacity should be assessed 'in the round' rather than through strict mathematical formulas, totaling $8,352.40 in special damages plus general damages
Ang Kuang Hoe v Chia Chor Yew [2004] SGHC 229
In Ang Kuang Hoe v Chia Chor Yew [2004] SGHC 229, the court awarded damages for personal injury with 50% liability apportionment. Key rulings addressed the subrogation of medical expenses via the Public Trustee and established strict evidentiary requirements for special damages and loss of earning c
Ang Siam Hua v Teo Cheng Hoe [2004] SGHC 147
In Ang Siam Hua v Teo Cheng Hoe [2004] SGHC 147, the High Court awarded $344,632.73 in damages for a motor vehicle accident. The court carefully assessed special damages and loss of earning capacity, rejecting speculative medical costs and addressing the impact of tax under-declaration on claims.
Eversendai Engineering Pte Ltd v Synergy Construction Pte Ltd (Ministry of Education, Third Party) [2004] SGHC 129
In Eversendai Engineering Pte Ltd v Synergy Construction Pte Ltd [2004] SGHC 129, the Court dismissed an attachment order, ruling it void under the Companies Act. The decision reinforces the pari passu principle, preventing individual creditors from gaining unfair preference over others during insol
Salleh Bin Awang and Another v Zakiah Bte Arshad [2003] SGHC 90
In Salleh Bin Awang and Another v Zakiah Bte Arshad, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Public Prosecutor v K S [2003] SGHC 9
In Public Prosecutor v K S, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Indian Bank v Greenseas Shipping Co Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 83
In Indian Bank v Greenseas Shipping Co Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Hi-Amp Engineering Pte Ltd v Technicdelta Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 316
In Hi-Amp Engineering v Technicdelta, the High Court awarded the plaintiff $361,907.12 for variation works but penalized them with a 50% reduction in legal costs due to inconsistent and poorly presented claim figures. The defendant's counterclaim was dismissed in its entirety.
Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond [2003] SGHC 18
In Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Public Prosecutor v I and Another [2003] SGHC 166
In Public Prosecutor v I and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Mohammad Kassim Bin Sapil v Quah Lai Tee and Others [2003] SGHC 118
In Mohammad Kassim Bin Sapil v Quah Lai Tee [2003] SGHC 118, the High Court held the 3rd Defendant solely liable for the Plaintiff's injuries. The court ruled that the stationary lorry was not an operative cause, emphasizing that the driver's negligent handling in adverse weather was the sole cause.