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Public Prosecutor v Ismail Bin Abdul Rahman [2003] SGHC 285
The court held that the accused's claim of accidental shooting was incredible given his experience as a marksman and the evidence of his calculated actions to remove incriminating evidence.
Lim Kah Ho Maurice v Beenleigh Construction And Project Management Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 283
The High Court has no jurisdiction to hear an application for a stay of proceedings under section 6(1) of the Arbitration Act where the proceedings were instituted in a Subordinate Court; the application must be made to the court where the proceedings were instituted.
Mohammed Aziz Bin Ibrahim and Another v Pertubohan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura [2003] SGHC 282
The court held that the rules of natural justice were breached in the expulsion of the plaintiffs from the defendant organisation, and that the plaintiffs were not contractually bound to exhaust internal remedies before seeking judicial relief.
Public Prosecutor v ABC [2003] SGHC 281
The court held that repeat offenders who commit violent crimes while in positions of trust, such as security guards, warrant deterrent sentences, and consecutive sentences are required under s 18 of the Criminal Procedure Code for multiple distinct offences.
Ho Yean Theng Jill v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 280
The court held that public interest in protecting foreign domestic maids warrants a departure from the general principle of leaning in favour of compounding offences, even where the perpetrator is a de facto rather than de jure employer.
Hua Sheng Tao v Welltech Construction Pte Ltd and Another and Another Application [2003] SGHC 28
The 'amount in dispute' for the purpose of s 21(1) of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act refers to the amount claimed by the plaintiff at first instance, not the judgment sum awarded by the trial judge.
Ong Bin Wah v Quek Teng Pong and Another [2003] SGHC 279
The court assessed damages for personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, including general damages for pain and suffering, pre-trial loss of earnings, and loss of earning capacity.
Tan Yong Heng Jeffrey v Tay Kiah Por [2003] SGHC 278
The decision in Tan Yong Heng Jeffrey v Tay Kiah Por [2003] SGHC 278 provides a rigorous examination of the principles governing the assessment of damages in personal injury litigation, specifically within the context of specialized vocational roles. The dispute arose from a moto
Mah Chee Kok v Cheng Chee Kim [2003] SGHC 277
The court held that a multiplier-multiplicand approach is not appropriate for calculating loss of earning capacity when there is insufficient evidence of the plaintiff's future earnings.
Wishing Star Ltd v Jurong Town Corp [2003] SGHC 276
A company's residency for the purpose of security for costs is determined by the 'central management and control' test, and the mere presence of a registered branch in the jurisdiction is insufficient to establish residency.
Shan Kai Weng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 274
Ignorance or mistake as to the qualities of a drug is not a defence to a charge of possession under the Misuse of Drugs Act, but may be a mitigating factor.
Saravanan s/o Ganesan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 273
An appellate court will not disturb a trial judge's findings of fact unless they are plainly wrong or against the weight of evidence, especially where credibility is involved.
Supermix Concrete Pte Ltd v Econ Corp Ltd (Public Utilities Board, garnishees) [2003] SGHC 272
The court held that a garnishee order absolute should be set aside where there was material non-disclosure of the judgment debtor's insolvency and pending scheme of arrangement application. Attachment of a debt is only complete upon receipt of the funds.
UCO Bank v Golden View Maritime Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 271
A Mareva injunction will not be granted where there is no objective evidence of a real risk of dissipation of assets, and the sale of a vessel by a one-ship company in the ordinary course of business does not constitute such evidence.
The "Dilmun Fulmar" [2003] SGHC 270
A settlement agreement discharges original claims unless it expressly provides for their revival upon breach. If the agreement is affirmed after a repudiatory breach, the original claim cannot be revived.
Tan Siew Eng @ Tan Siew Eng Irene (m.w.) v Ng Meng Hin [2003] SGHC 27
The court held that the wife had repudiated the Settlement Agreement, which the husband had accepted, and that the parties had not subsequently elected to proceed on the basis of the Settlement Agreement. However, the court exercised its discretion under s 112 of the Women's Char
Han Yung Ting v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 268
The court held that previous inconsistent statements made to police are admissible as substantive evidence under s 147(3) of the Evidence Act, and that the trial judge was correct in preferring these statements over the witness's recanted testimony in court.
Karuppannrgounder Paramasivam t/a Sri Maharaja Industries v Kearns Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 267
The court found that the alleged wash out contracts were not genuine transactions but were created for the plaintiff's own purposes, and therefore dismissed the plaintiff's claims.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Hong Hwee [2003] SGHC 266
The proviso in a motor insurance policy regarding 'permission to drive' refers to the driver's legal ability to drive, not the vehicle's licensing status.
Re G (guardianship of an infant) [2003] SGHC 265
Where parents have an acrimonious relationship, a joint custody order may be inappropriate, but it does not automatically follow that sole custody should be granted to one parent. If there is no immediate need to settle custody, the court may make no order as to custody, leaving
Tan Soo Giem v Yeo Ching Chua [2003] SGHC 264
A Subordinate Court has jurisdiction to extend the time to file for leave to appeal to itself under O 55D r 4(2) and r (3) of the Rules of Court.
LK Ang Construction Pte Ltd v Chubb Singapore Pte Ltd (judgment on costs) [2003] SGHC 263
An offer to settle does not automatically withdraw a previous offer unless expressly stated. The court must determine favourability of a judgment sum inclusive of costs against an offer inclusive of costs, which may require taxation.
Chua Chye Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 261
A manager of a company can be held liable for strict liability offences under the Road Traffic Act and Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act if they have care and control of the vehicles and endorse a lax practice that leads to the commission of the offence.
Norsiah binte Samat v Neo Poh Guan and Another [2003] SGHC 260
The court held that the test for determining whether a reply to a requisition is satisfactory is an objective one, viewed from the perspective of a reasonably determined purchaser.