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Asia Business Forum Pte Ltd v Long Ai Sin and Another [2003] SGHC 187
An employer's general business organisation and management methods are not trade secrets and cannot be protected post-employment unless they are of exceptional sensitivity.
Tan Puay Boon v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 186
The court affirmed that an appellate court will be slow to overturn findings of fact and assessments of witnesses’ credibility by the trial judge unless plainly wrong. It also held that expert handwriting evidence is not required where the court can draw inferences as a layman.
Trek Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd v FE Global Electronics Pte Ltd and Others and Another Suit [2003] SGHC 185
The court held that an order for discovery of a specific class of documents should depend on the circumstances of each case, and in this instance, reserved the right to make the discovery application before the trial judge.
Primerock Limited v Wuu Khek Chiang George and Another and Another Suit [2003] SGHC 184
In Primerock Limited v Wuu Khek Chiang George [2003] SGHC 184, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims, citing unreliable evidence and bizarre financial transactions. The court denied costs to one defendant for failing to prove its legal status, highlighting the burden of proof in fraud.
Viswanathan Ramachandran v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 183
A charge of criminal breach of trust under s 405 of the Penal Code must specify the property entrusted; property and its proceeds are not the same thing under s 405.
Balasundaram s/o Suppiah v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 182
An appellate court will generally defer to the findings of fact of a trial judge unless they are plainly wrong or against the weight of the evidence, and the court is entitled to accept parts of a witness's testimony while rejecting others.
Standard Chartered Bank v Elang Mas Enterprise Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 181
A bank is entitled to terminate uncommitted credit facilities at its sole discretion, especially where the borrower has breached conditions such as maintaining a minimum net worth or property value.
M-Power Development Pte Ltd v Goodway Agencies (Shipping) Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 180
The court held that a default judgment should be set aside where there is a real prospect of success in the defence, particularly when the issue of whether the correct party was sued requires consideration at trial.
Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond [2003] SGHC 18
In Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Gan Lai Hock v Singapore School Transport Association and Others [2003] SGHC 179
A declaratory judgment is a discretionary remedy, and inordinate delay in seeking such a declaration may deprive the claimant of the relief sought.
Public Prosecutor v Dhanabalan s/o A Gopalkrishnan [2003] SGHC 178
In Public Prosecutor v Dhanabalan s/o A Gopalkrishnan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Re Seed Nigel John QC [2003] SGHC 177
The court held that the admission of a Queen's Counsel in a criminal case requires a 'special reason' under s 21(2) of the Legal Profession Act, and that the complexity of the case or the presence of ecclesiastical issues did not constitute such a reason where local counsel was c
Lassiter Ann Masters v To Keng Lam (alias Toh Jeanette) [2003] SGHC 176
The Singapore High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to admit fresh expert evidence in Lassiter Ann Masters v To Keng Lam [2003] SGHC 176, ruling that parties cannot use appeals to plug evidentiary gaps or rectify poorly conducted cases after the initial trial.
Bernard Desker Gary and Others v Thwaites Racing Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 175
A trainer is not liable for negligent advice regarding a horse's suitability for racing if the advice was given in the capacity of a trainer and not a veterinarian, and the owner was advised to seek veterinary opinion.
Public Prosecutor v Mark Kalaivanan s/o Tamilarasan and Others [2003] SGHC 174
The court held that in sentencing multiple charges concerning the same incident, a global view of punishment is relevant and appropriate.
Lee Theng Wee v Tay Chor Teng [2003] SGHC 173
A defendant seeking to set aside a default judgment must act at the earliest opportunity, and the court will consider the defendant's conduct in addition to the prospect of success.
Chun Thong Ping v Soh Kok Hong and Another [2003] SGHC 172
A plaintiff cannot add a new cause of action between the hearing at first instance and the appeal therefrom and proceed on that new cause of action at the appeal.
Kamla Lal Hiranand (m.w.) v Lal Hiranand [2003] SGHC 171
A summons-in-chambers is an inappropriate procedure for seeking relief when the originating summons has already been fully heard and disposed of, especially where material facts are in dispute.
United Overseas Bank Ltd v Ishak bin Ismail [2003] SGHC 170
A creditor must take all reasonable steps to bring a statutory demand to a debtor's attention, and substituted service must be the most effective means of doing so.
Chandara Sagaran s/o Rengayah v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 17
The court held that driving without a valid local driving licence is an aggravating factor when sentencing for driving without third-party insurance, and that the totality principle applies to cumulative fines.
Bluestar Exchange (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Teoh Keng Long and others (trading as Polykwan Trading Co) [2003] SGHC 169
The court held that the use of variants of a registered trade mark does not alter the distinctive character of the mark if the variations are immaterial, and that the specification of goods should be narrowed only to reflect the actual use made of the mark.
Ngee Ann Development Pte Ltd v Nova Leisure Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 168
The court held that in the absence of an express provision in a Surrender Agreement, a landlord cannot recover rent for a rent-free period granted under a lease that was terminated by mutual consent.
Steel Industries Pte Ltd v Deenn Engineering Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 167
An architect is entitled to withdraw a certificate if issued in error, but not simply because they disapprove of the beneficiary's use of it. Interim certificates issued years after completion are generally invalid.
Public Prosecutor v I and Another [2003] SGHC 166
In Public Prosecutor v I and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.