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Ng Huat Engineering Pte Ltd v Jurong Town Corp [2003] SGHC 12
The High Court dismissed Ng Huat Engineering's application for leave to appeal an arbitrator's award, affirming the arbitrator's contract interpretation and emphasizing the high threshold for challenging arbitration findings in construction and valuation disputes.
Rafiq Jumabhoy v Scotts Investments (Singapore) Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2003] SGHC 119
The court has jurisdiction to grant leave retrospectively under s 262(3) of the Companies Act for a party to commence or continue an action against a company in compulsory liquidation.
Mohammad Kassim Bin Sapil v Quah Lai Tee and Others [2003] SGHC 118
In Mohammad Kassim Bin Sapil v Quah Lai Tee [2003] SGHC 118, the High Court held the 3rd Defendant solely liable for the Plaintiff's injuries. The court ruled that the stationary lorry was not an operative cause, emphasizing that the driver's negligent handling in adverse weather was the sole cause.
Walsh Terence William v Peregrine Systems Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 117
The court held that the words 'expected to be for a period of two (2) years' in the letter of offer were inconsistent with a fixed-term employment contract, and that the plaintiff failed to prove a common mistake for rectification.
Shapy Khan s/o Sher Khan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 116
The case establishes that 'benefit' is not a necessary ingredient for deception under s 102(b) of the Securities Industry Act, and that unauthorised trading by a dealer constitutes deception regardless of whether the dealer gained a benefit.
The Seaway; Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd v The Owners of the Ship or Vessel "Seaway" [2003] SGHC 115
The court held that the defendants were entitled to limit their liability under s 136 of the Merchant Shipping Act for damage caused to the plaintiffs' wharf, as the wharf fell within the meaning of 'property' under s 136(d).
Ding Leng Kong v Mok Kwong Yue and Others [2003] SGHC 114
In Ding Leng Kong v Mok Kwong Yue [2003] SGHC 114, the High Court awarded partial judgment for loan repayments and damages in lieu of specific performance, while allowing a counterclaim for share purchase prices, emphasizing the need for precise pleading in commercial disputes.
Koh Soon Pheng v Tan Kah Eng [2003] SGHC 112
The global sum approach to assessing damages is outdated; each head of pecuniary loss must be considered separately on its own merits.
BNP Paribas v Bandung Shipping Pte Ltd (Shweta International Pte Ltd and Another, Third Parties) [2003] SGHC 111
In BNP Paribas v Bandung Shipping [2003] SGHC 111, the Singapore High Court held the shipowner liable for breach of contract and conversion for discharging cargo without original bills of lading, ruling that letters of indemnity do not shield shipowners from claims by lawful bill of lading holders.
Yeo Nai Meng v Ei-Nets Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 110
In Yeo Nai Meng v Ei-Nets Ltd [2003], the High Court ruled that while internal reports to directors were protected by qualified privilege, wider circulation was not. The court awarded the plaintiff $80,000 in damages, dismissing the defendants' counterclaims.
The Portal WW.Legal.com. Pte Ltd v Horizon.iTech Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 11
In The Portal WW.Legal.com. Pte Ltd v Horizon.iTech Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 11, the court dismissed claims for liquidated damages, ruling that minor technical breaches do not justify withholding payment for substantially performed IT services after formal user acceptance sign-off.
Ng Ngah Len @ Datin Sandra Kuah v Kuah Tian Nam @ Dato Peter Kuah [2003] SGHC 109
The court held that the multiplier for lump sum maintenance should be guided by the circumstances of the case, rather than a strict rule, and that financial contributions by a wife, even if modest, deserve recognition in the division of matrimonial assets.
Public Prosecutor v Chia Moh Heng [2003] SGHC 108
Where an accused is convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder but does not meet the stringent requirements of s 84 of the Penal Code for insanity, the court must impose a sentence of imprisonment, and in the absence of other statutory provisions, life imprisonment ma
ABC Co v XYZ Co Ltd [2003] SGHC 107
The court held that an application to amend an originating motion to set aside an arbitral award after the expiry of the three-month limitation period under Article 34(3) of the Model Law is governed by O 20 r 5(2) and r 5(5) of the Rules of Court, and such amendments are only pe
Zhao Feng Guo v Tan Hong Soon t/a Intense Engineering Construction [2003] SGHC 106
The court held that an interlocutory judgment in default of appearance will not be set aside on the basis of alleged misrepresentation of qualifications by the plaintiff, as such misrepresentation is too remote from the causation of the tortious act.
Chua Chuan Heng Allan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 105
The court's power to backdate a custodial sentence is discretionary and not an entitlement. Only time spent in remand is relevant for backdating, and the onus is on the offender to bring such facts to the court's attention.
Chua Siew Moi v Oh Thai Nan [2003] SGHC 104
A loan simpliciter is repayable from the date it was made, and a court should not give judgment on the basis of a case or defence that has not been pleaded.
Chen Weixiong Jerriek v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 103
In Chen Weixiong Jerriek v PP [2003] SGHC 103, the High Court dismissed the appeal and enhanced the sentence to 14 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane, ruling that the totality principle does not protect recidivists from sentences necessary for public safety.
Toh Lam Seng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 102
A plea of guilt is not qualified by statements in mitigation unless they contradict material admissions of fact or indicate the lack of an essential ingredient of the offence. The court must investigate if the accused intends to plead guilty unreservedly.
Manik Thanwardas Binwani v Tulsidas Udharam Binwani and Another [2003] SGHC 100
A partner's claim for a share of compensation for compulsory acquisition of partnership property was dismissed due to evidence that the partner had divested his interest in the property prior to acquisition and due to laches.
Public Prosecutor v Ng Beng Siang and Others [2003] SGHC 10
The court held that investigation statements are voluntary and admissible, and that the accused persons failed to rebut the presumption of knowledge of the drugs in their possession.
Elis Tjoa v United Overseas Bank [2003] SGHC 1
A bank's standard terms and conditions, including clauses requiring a customer to verify statements and notify the bank of discrepancies within a specified period, are binding and can exclude the bank's liability for forged instructions if the customer fails to comply with the no
Karuppiah Nirmala v Singapore Bus Services Ltd [2002] SGHC 99
The court held that an award for loss of earning capacity is more appropriate than loss of future earnings when the plaintiff's main skills remain intact despite the accident, and that future medical expenses must be based on probabilities rather than possibilities.
C v D & Another [2002] SGHC 98
The court granted a stay of divorce proceedings in Singapore on the ground of forum non conveniens, finding that India was the more appropriate forum given the existing litigation and the connection of the parties and assets to India.