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Golden Barley International Pte Ltd v BASP International Pte Ltd and others [2024] SGHC 235
The Singapore High Court dismissed a claim in unjust enrichment, ruling that payments made under a valid contractual obligation preclude such claims. The court emphasized that subjective, uncommunicated intentions cannot establish a 'failure of basis' in multi-party commercial disputes.
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.
Da Hui Shipping (Pte) Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation) v An Rong Shipping Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Societe Generale, Singapore Branch and another, non-parties) [2024] SGHC 166
A claimant cannot be subrogated to security interests that have already been fully enforced and are therefore spent in the hands of the creditor.
Lim Chee Seng v Phang Yew Kiat [2024] SGHC 100
The court held that a total failure of consideration can be established even if a valid contract exists, provided the essential bargain has failed and the contract does not allocate the risk of such failure to the claimant.
Thong Soon Seng v Magnus Energy Group Ltd [2023] SGHC 5
The plaintiff bears the legal and evidential burden of proving the existence of a loan agreement when the defendant denies the debt, and a mere admission of receipt of funds does not shift this burden.
Chia Kin Tuck v Leong Choon Kum and Another [2005] SGHC 1
The High Court dismissed six appeals in Chia Kin Tuck v Leong Choon Kum, ruling that defendants cannot retain disputed funds. The court ordered the $1m returned to the plaintiff’s solicitors pending resolution of beneficial ownership to prevent an inequitable windfall.
United Artists Singapore Theatres Pte Ltd & Another v Parkway Properties Pte Ltd & Another [2002] SGHC 185
The High Court ruled for the Plaintiffs in United Artists Singapore v Parkway Properties, ordering the return of $1.84M in deposits. The court held that 'subject to contract' payments are recoverable when a lease fails, as agreements to negotiate are not legally enforceable contracts.
Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore v Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (No 2) [2002] SGHC 119
The High Court dismissed the IDA's $1.5 billion claim against SingTel, ruling that the payment was part of a valid, final settlement. The court held that because SingTel provided substantial consideration by waiving potential claims, the deal must remain inviolate, rejecting restitutionary claims.
Management Corporation Strata Title No 473 v De Beers Jewellery Pte Ltd
The court held that money paid under a mistake of law is recoverable, and that a management corporation's power to levy contributions is strictly governed by the Land Titles (Strata) Act.
Management Corporation Strata Title No 473 v De Beers Jewellery Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 207
The court held that payments made under a mistake of law are recoverable under the principle of unjust enrichment, and that a management corporation cannot impose financial conditions for approval of subdivision plans that are not authorised by the Land Titles (Strata) Act.
Subtle Senses Pte Ltd (in creditor's voluntary liquidation) v Healthtrends Medical Investments Pte Ltd [2012] SGHC 148
In Subtle Senses Pte Ltd (in creditor's voluntary liquidation) v Healthtrends Medical Investments Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Restitution — Money had and received.
Chan Gek Yong v Chan Gek Lan [2012] SGHC 102
In Chan Gek Yong v Chan Gek Lan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Restitution.
Chee Jok Heng Stephanie v Tan Kian Meng William [2010] SGHC 208
In Chee Jok Heng Stephanie v Tan Kian Meng William, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Restitution — money had and received, Trusts — resulting trust.
Lim Leong Huat v Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction Pte Ltd and another [2010] SGHC 170
In Lim Leong Huat v Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort, Restitution.
Chee Jok Heng Stephanie v Chang Yue Shoon [2010] SGHC 153
In Chee Jok Heng Stephanie v Chang Yue Shoon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of CONTRACT — Misrepresentation, RESTITUTION — Money Had and Received.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ), Singapore Branch v Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Another and Another Suit [2009] SGHC 197
In Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ), Singapore Branch v Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Another and Another Suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency — Actual authority, Restitution — Enrichment.
Yaku Shin (JB) Sdn Bhd v Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte Ltd and Another [2008] SGHC 87
In Yaku Shin (JB) Sdn Bhd v Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte Ltd and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Restitution — Quantum meruit.
Chan Gek Yong v Chan Gek Lan [2008] SGHC 167
In Chan Gek Yong v Chan Gek Lan [2008] SGHC 167, the High Court dismissed both the plaintiff's claims and the defendant's counterclaim regarding alleged misappropriation of funds, citing a lack of evidence to substantiate the allegations in this familial financial dispute.
Ng Guat Hua v Onestoneinvest Pte Ltd and Others [2008] SGHC 156
In Ng Guat Hua v Onestoneinvest Pte Ltd and Others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Restitution.
Neo Kok Eng v Yeow Chern Lean and Another Suit [2008] SGHC 151
In Neo Kok Eng v Yeow Chern Lean and Another Suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Restitution.
MSP4GE Asia Pte Ltd and another v MSP Global Pte Ltd and others [2019] SGHC 20
In MSP4GE Asia Pte Ltd and another v MSP Global Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Constructive trust, Restitution — Unjust enrichment.
Ong Lu Ling v Tan Ho Seng [2018] SGHC 65
Unjust enrichment claims require the plaintiff to come to court with clean hands; where the plaintiff is a nominee of a bankrupt and the transaction is dubious, the court will not grant relief.
Ho Heng Leng (alias Foo Chee Kai) v Lodge, Kenneth George (litigation representative and administrator of the estate of Lodge, Vivien (alias Vivien Tsuji), deceased) (Lim Soon Wah Thomas, third party) [2017] SGHC 96
The court held that the plaintiff had proven on a balance of probabilities that the funds advanced to the deceased were a loan rather than a gift, and thus the estate was liable for repayment.