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Pirelli General PLC and Others v PSA Corp Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 31
The weight limitation under Article IV Rule 5(a) of the Hague-Visby Rules is calculated based on the actual weight of the goods lost or damaged, rather than the total weight of the entire article or consignment.
Chai Yong Construction Co Pte Ltd v Chan Hock Seng [2003] SGHC 309
The decision in [2003] SGHC 309 represents a significant procedural and substantive exploration of the principles governing the assessment of damages in construction disputes within the Singapore jurisdiction. Following a liability phase where the plaintiff, Chai Yong Constructio
Kwok Seng Fatt Jeremy v Choy Chee Hau [2003] SGHC 308
The court assessed damages for a plaintiff who suffered paralysis and other injuries in a road accident, determining appropriate multipliers and addressing claims for future medical, nursing, and transport expenses.
Chip Thye Enterprises Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Phay Gi Mo and Others [2003] SGHC 307
Directors owe fiduciary duties to the company, and when a company is insolvent, these duties extend to the interests of the creditors. Directors who misapply company funds or declare dividends while the company is insolvent are in breach of these duties.
Public Prosecutor v Teo Yeow Chuah [2003] SGHC 306
The court held that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of possession under s 18(1)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and the presumption of trafficking under s 17(c) applied.
Wee Soon Kim Anthony v UBS AG [2003] SGHC 305
The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove that the defendant's officers made misrepresentations that caused him loss, and that the plaintiff had been adequately advised on the risks of the DFF Strategy.
Public Prosecutor v Poh Kim Video Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 304
The court held that for sentencing purposes under s 136(2) of the Copyright Act, a box set of a drama series can be considered a single 'article' rather than each individual VCD within the set, and that raising a failed defence is not an aggravating factor.
Lim Eng Guan Derek v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 303
An appellate court will be slow to interfere with a trial judge's finding of fact based on witness credibility. A bare assertion of 'trying one's best' is insufficient to establish a 'reasonable excuse' for failing to provide a breath specimen under s 70 of the Road Traffic Act.
Chong Hon Kuan Ivan and Another v Levy Maurice and Others [2003] SGHC 302
A director who is not a shareholder may be joined as a party in an oppression action under s 216 of the Companies Act if they are alleged to be responsible for the oppressive conduct, even if no specific relief is sought against them.
Nop Wen Xuan Cultural Artifacts Pte Ltd v Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple and Another [2003] SGHC 300
The court held that there was no privity of contract between the plaintiffs and the defendants as the plaintiffs failed to prove notice of the assignment of the partnership's business to the incorporated entity, and that the firm (the partnership) was in breach of the agreement.
Tan Seow Cheng v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd [2003] SGHC 30
The court held that a plaintiff must provide material particulars, such as the identity of the person who made the alleged remarks, in the Statement of Claim to enable the defendant to prepare for trial, and cannot rely on 'best of knowledge' as a substitute for such particulars.
Vadivel Ramesh and Another v Aegis Equipment Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 3
A workman who has filed a claim for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act cannot maintain a common law action for damages against his employer unless the compensation claim is first withdrawn.
Sulochana d/o Tambiah Dirumala Sakkrawarthi v Rajalakshmi Ramoo [2003] SGHC 299
An appellate court will be slow to overturn a trial judge's findings of fact where they hinge on the assessment of witness credibility, unless the decision is manifestly wrong or against the weight of evidence.
ECRC Land Pte Ltd v Ho Wing On Christopher and Others [2003] SGHC 298
The court held that directors' commercial decisions should not be interfered with if made in the honest and reasonable belief that they were for the best interests of the company, and that the plaintiff failed to prove unfair preference or other claims.
G v R (No 2) [2003] SGHC 297
The court affirmed the district judge's division of matrimonial assets and maintenance award, noting that the division was equitable and that the petitioner failed to show the judge was plainly wrong.
Tan Sue-Ann Melissa (m.w.) v Lim Siang Bok Dennis [2003] SGHC 295
A change in material circumstances within the meaning of section 118 of the Women's Charter can be established when the earning capacity assumptions made by a party at the time of a consent order prove to be unattainable despite reasonable exertions.
V Retnasooria v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 294
A conviction based on circumstantial evidence is valid where the evidence leads the judge inevitably and inexorably to one conclusion only.
Lim Guan Cheng v JSD Construction Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 293
The court held that quotations from contractors obtained by an expert witness for the purpose of estimating rectification costs are not hearsay evidence when admitted to show the reasonableness of the expert's opinion.
Jurong Engineering Ltd v Black & Veatch Singapore Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 292
Where parties agree to adopt the rules of an arbitral institution without specifying a particular set of rules, the applicable rules are those current at the time of submission to arbitration.
The "Sunrise Crane" [2003] SGHC 291
This case establishes that vessel owners transporting dangerous goods owe a duty of care to third parties. Owners must provide reasonable warnings regarding the nature of the cargo, especially when the risks are not obvious to those coming into contact with it.
Grossner Jens v Raffles Holdings Ltd [2003] SGHC 290
A brokerage contract is not concluded if material terms such as the scope of services and remuneration are not agreed upon. Furthermore, a broker is not entitled to commission if they did not succeed in effecting the sale.
Asia Hotel Investments Ltd v Starwood Asia Pacific Managment Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 289
A plaintiff claiming damages for loss of a chance must establish that they had a real and measurable chance, not merely a speculative one, and that the loss was caused by the defendant's breach.
Re Lasry Lex QC [2003] SGHC 287
An application for ad hoc admission of a foreign counsel is res judicata if the grounds for the application could and should have been raised in a previous application for the same purpose.
Afro-Asia Shipping Company (Pte) Ltd v Da Zhong Investment Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 286
The judgment in Afro-Asia Shipping Company (Pte) Ltd v Da Zhong Investment Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 286 represents a seminal exploration of the non-delegable duty of support owed by landowners to their neighbours within the context of Singapore’s dense urban environment. Th