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Econ Piling Pte Ltd v NCC International AB [2008] SGHC 26
The court held that a partnership existed between the parties based on their conduct and registration, and that they had reached a binding agreement to dissolve the partnership on 23 March 2005.
United States Trading Co Pte Ltd v Ting Boon Aun and Another [2008] SGHC 15
A firm is liable under s 11(b) of the Partnership Act for the misapplication of money received in the course of its business, regardless of whether the other partners were aware of the fraud.
Rabiah Bee Bte Mohamed Ibrahim v Salem Ibrahim [2007] SGHC 27
The court held that the relationship between the siblings was a partnership because the venture involved a series of property transactions over an indefinite period with defined roles, rather than a single isolated transaction.
Ang Kin Chiew v Ang Boon Chye (trading as All Family Food Court and others) [2006] SGHC 59
The court held that the plaintiff was a nominee for his father (the eleventh defendant) in the various partnerships and had no real interest in them, and thus his claims were dismissed.
Toh Kim Chan v Toh Kim Tian and Others [2004] SGHC 161
The court held that in a small family-run business, documentation and accounting practices may not meet rigorous standards, and the burden of proof on the managing partner must be examined in light of the informal nature of the partnership.
Lim Kok Koon v Tan Cheng Yew and Another [2004] SGHC 101
A law firm is not vicariously liable for a partner's acts as an express trustee, as acting as an express trustee is not part of the ordinary business of a solicitor.
Sim Yak Song and Others v Lim Chang and Another [2003] SGHC 68
A retiring partner has no right to control or interfere with specific partnership assets, as they are merely an unsecured creditor entitled to the value of their share.
Koh Ewe Chee v Koh Hua Leong and Another [2003] SGHC 24
In the absence of an express agreement, the presumption of equality among partners under section 24 of the Partnership Act applies.
Tan Liang Chong v Chou Lai Tiang [2003] SGHC 225
The court held that where a partner fails to keep proper accounts and refuses to produce them, the court is entitled to make adverse inferences and estimate profits based on available evidence.
Silver Stream Air-Conditional Restaurant (In Receivership) v Ong Kay Eng (Ng Chiow Tong, Third Party) [2000] SGHC 147
The court found that the Third Party had properly accounted for the partnership funds and that the Defendant's claim was unsubstantiated.
Heament Kurian v Lian Foo Kuan David [2016] SGHC 43
In Heament Kurian v Lian Foo Kuan David, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership — Breach of fiduciary duty.
Chiam Heng Hsien (on his own behalf and as partner of Mitre Hotel Proprietors) v Chiam Heng Chow (executor of the estate of Chiam Toh Say, deceased) and others [2014] SGHC 119
In Chiam Heng Hsien (on his own behalf and as partner of Mitre Hotel Proprietors) v Chiam Heng Chow (executor of the estate of Chiam Toh Say, deceased) and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership — Partners Inter Se.
Ang Tin Gee v Pang Teck Guan [2013] SGHCR 26
In Ang Tin Gee v Pang Teck Guan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership — Partners inter se.
Ang Tin Gee v Pang Teck Guan [2011] SGHC 259
In Ang Tin Gee v Pang Teck Guan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership.
Ang Hong Hin v Ang Chye Hin [2010] SGHC 58
In Ang Hong Hin v Ang Chye Hin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership.
Segar Ashok v Koh Fonn Lyn Veronica and another suit [2010] SGHC 168
In Segar Ashok v Koh Fonn Lyn Veronica and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages, Partnership.
Econ Piling Pte Ltd and another v Sambo E&C Pte Ltd and another matter [2010] SGHC 120
In Econ Piling Pte Ltd and another v Sambo E&C Pte Ltd and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Scheme of Arrangement, Partnership — Partners and Third Parties.
Ang Tin Yong v Ang Boon Chye and another
The court held that where partners have executed a deed of retirement and assignment of all their interest in the partnership for consideration, they no longer have locus standi to enforce a prior court order for partnership accounts.
Ang Boon Chye and Another v Ang Tin Yong [2008] SGHC 177
In Ang Boon Chye and Another v Ang Tin Yong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership — Partners inter se.
Ng Lim Lee (as administratrix and trustee of the estate of Lee Ker Min, deceased) v Lee Gin Hong (as executor and trustee of the estate of Ng Ang Chum, deceased) and another [2022] SGCA 47
In Ng Lim Lee (as administratrix and trustee of the estate of Lee Ker Min, deceased) v Lee Gin Hong (as executor and trustee of the estate of Ng Ang Chum, deceased) and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership — Partners inter se.
Brian Ihaea Toki and others v Betty Lena Rewi and another [2021] SGCA 37
In Brian Ihaea Toki and others v Betty Lena Rewi and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership — Dissolution.
Lee Ker Min (by his litigation representative Lee Kai Teck Roland) v Lee Gin Hong (as executor and trustee of the estate of Ng Ang Chum, deceased) and another [2020] SGHC 159
The High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's claim and ruled in favor of the Defendants, finding the Plaintiff breached fiduciary duties regarding partnership funds. The court ordered an accounting of all withdrawn sums, declaring the Plaintiff holds these as a constructive trustee for the partnership.
Lim Hsi-Wei Marc v Orix Capital Ltd and another and another appeal [2010] SGCA 24
In Lim Hsi-Wei Marc v Orix Capital Ltd and another and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Partnership, Legal Profession.
Ong Kay Eng v Ng Chiow Tong [2001] SGCA 16
In Ong Kay Eng v Ng Chiow Tong, the Singapore Court of Appeal held that partners lose locus standi to sue for partnership assets after receivers are appointed. However, the appeal was allowed in part, with an order for an account of profits against the respondent partner.