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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.
Dr Lo Sook Ling Adela v Au Mei Yin Christina and Another
The appellate court held that the presumption of accuracy of a survey plan under s 85 of the Evidence Act can be rebutted by evidence showing the fence line was not accurately depicted, and that the appellant had established adverse possession.
Star City Pty Ltd (fka Sydney Harbour Casino Pty Ltd) v Tan Hong Woon
Section 5(2) of the Civil Law Act is a procedural provision that renders actions to recover money won upon a wager unenforceable in Singapore, regardless of whether the wager was concluded abroad or is valid under its proper law.
Khwan-On Natthaphon v Public Prosecutor
The court held that the defence of diminished responsibility was not made out on the balance of probabilities, and the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
Leong Mei Chuan v Chan Teck Hock David
The court held that a less stringent approach should be adopted in considering an application for leave to amend a notice of appeal, and that such an application should be granted unless it causes prejudice to the opposing party that cannot be compensated by costs.
Zulfikar bin Mustaffah v Public Prosecutor
The court held that the appellant's story was unconvincing and that he was a knowing courier for the drugs, thus failing to rebut the presumption of possession for trafficking.
Banque Nationale De Paris v Tan Nancy and Another
The court held that costs should not follow the event where the successful party unnecessarily protracted proceedings by raising meritless claims.
Tan Boon Hai (on behalf of himself and all other unsuccessful candidates in the Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan 1999/2000 Management Committee Elections) v Lee Ah Fong and Others
A judge hearing an application for review of taxation of costs under O 59 r 36 of the Rules of Court hears the matter de novo and is not fettered by the registrar's discretion.
Yeo Kang Oh v Public Prosecutor
An appellate court will generally be reluctant to overturn the trial judge's findings of fact, especially where they turn on the trial judge's assessment of the credibility and veracity of witnesses.
Yap Ah Chuan v Public Prosecutor
An appellate court will not disturb findings of fact unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence.
Tan Hin Leong v Lee Teck Im
A contractual licence to occupy property is not revocable at will if the terms of the contract define the duration and circumstances for termination.
Tan Hun Hoe v Harte Denis Mathew
The decision in Tan Hun Hoe v Harte Denis Mathew represents a seminal authority in Singapore’s medical negligence jurisprudence, particularly concerning the standard of post-operative care and the complex interplay between causation and the "loss of chance" doctrine in personal i
Wu Fu Ping and Another v Ong Beng Seng and Others
The court held that the term 'including' in an indemnity clause is not exhaustive and that the indemnity obligation in the consent order was intended to cover rental deposits as liabilities.
Jeyaretnam Joshua Benjamin v Indra Krishnan
A consent order for payment by instalments in a bankruptcy context is a valid court order, and a debtor's prior consent to a bankruptcy order in the event of default does not oust the court's jurisdiction to determine the debtor's actual inability to pay.
Panatron Pte Ltd and Another v Lee Cheow Lee and Another
A plaintiff in an action for deceit need not show that the fraudulent misrepresentation was the sole cause of his action; it is sufficient if the misrepresentation played a real and substantial part in inducing the plaintiff to act. Furthermore, it is no defence to a claim for fr
PT Master Mandiri v Yamazaki Construction (S) Pte Ltd
An innocent party is not required to accept an offer of partial performance from a contract-breaker if it is unreasonable to do so in the circumstances, and the court will not weigh the innocent party's remedial measures in 'nice scales' when they are placed in an emergency by th
Thomson Plaza Pte Ltd v The Liquidators of Yaohan Department Store Pte Ltd
A judge has inherent jurisdiction to recall a decision and hear further arguments until the order is perfected. Once a court agrees to hear further arguments, the original decision is suspended, and time to appeal only begins to run from the date the judge affirms the original de
Saeng-Un Udom v Public Prosecutor
A court should not reject unopposed expert evidence that is based on sound grounds and supported by basic facts in favour of its own inferences.
Tay Chin Wah v Public Prosecutor
The statutory presumption in s 4(2) of the Arms Offences Act is not rebutted by a bare denial of intention to cause physical injury, especially when the evidence shows the accused fired multiple shots in the direction of the victims.
The 'Bonito' v The 'Ah Lam II' and Another
An 'unless order' does not automatically apply to subsequent extensions of time unless explicitly stated, and courts should avoid depriving litigants of a trial on the merits due to procedural defaults that cause no uncompensable prejudice.
The "Bonito"
An 'unless order' does not automatically carry over to subsequent orders extending time unless expressly stated, and the court should not deny an extension of time for procedural default if the other party suffers no uncompensable prejudice.
Tan Kok Lam (next friend to Teng Eng) v Hong Choon Peng
A person who is rendered permanently unconscious due to another's negligence is entitled to claim substantial damages for loss of amenities, as this is an objective loss of capacity to enjoy life, distinct from pain and suffering.
Yap Chwee Khim v American Home Assurance Co and Others
A trial judge has wide powers under s 167 of the Evidence Act to question witnesses, but this power must be exercised with caution and detachment, without usurping the role of counsel or descending into the arena.
Credit Agricole Indosuez v Banque Nationale de Paris
A successful appellant is entitled to restitution of money paid under a reversed judgment, including interest, to prevent unjust enrichment of the respondent.