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Kong See Chew v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 89
An abettor can be liable for abetment by intentional aiding even if the principal offence was not committed. The Haw Tua Tau test applies to determine if a prima facie case is established at the close of the prosecution's case.
Chua Ah Beng v C & P Holdings Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 88
An employer is not liable for negligence or breach of statutory duty when an experienced employee performs a simple task using their own judgment, and the accident was not caused by a failure of the employer's system or safety measures.
S3 Building Services Pte Ltd v Sky Technology Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 87
The court held that an extension of time for procedural compliance should generally be granted unless the default causes prejudice to the opponent that cannot be compensated by an award of costs.
Wong Wai Leng Laura alias Yow Wai Leng Laura v Yap Thiam Nguan [2001] SGHC 86
The court held that the wife was not entitled to maintenance as her earning capacity was equal to or exceeded that of the husband, and the husband lacked the financial resources to pay lump sum maintenance.
John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd and Another v Goh Sai Chuah Justin and Others [2001] SGHC 85
In John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd and Another v Goh Sai Chuah Justin and Others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Protax Co-operative Society Ltd v Toh Teng Seng and Another [2001] SGHC 84
The decision in Protax Co-operative Society Ltd v Toh Teng Seng and Another [2001] SGHC 84 stands as a significant clarification of the common law right of peaceable re-entry in Singapore’s landlord-tenant landscape. The dispute arose from the physical eviction of a sub-lessee, P
Public Prosecutor v Mohamed Abdul Nasser bin Mahamood and Another [2001] SGHC 83
In Public Prosecutor v Mohamed Abdul Nasser bin Mahamood [2001] SGHC 83, the court acquitted the first accused after he rebutted the statutory presumption of knowledge, while the second accused was found guilty of drug trafficking and sentenced to the mandatory death penalty.
Public Prosecutor v Solaiyan Arumugam [2001] SGHC 82
The court held that a single eye witness's testimony is sufficient for conviction if the court is satisfied that the identification is accurate and there is no reasonable doubt.
Credit Agricole Indosuez and Others v Rekasaran BI Limited and Another [2001] SGHC 81
The Singapore High Court dismissed an application by interveners to discharge a Mareva injunction, ruling that the request lacked good faith and appeared to be a collusive restructuring scheme. The court emphasized that interveners must demonstrate a bona fide interest to challenge such orders.
Leong Mei Chuan v David Chan Teck Hock [2001] SGHC 80
Stock options, whether vested or unvested, are choses in action and constitute matrimonial assets under s 112(10)(b) of the Women's Charter, subject to division upon divorce.
Public Prosecutor v Sabtu bin Abdullah alias Ramli bin Abdullah [2001] SGHC 8
In Public Prosecutor v Sabtu bin Abdullah alias Ramli bin Abdullah, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Re Lot 114-69 Mukim 22, Singapore and another action [2001] SGHC 79
In Re Lot 114-69 Mukim 22 [2001] SGHC 79, the court ruled that charitable trusts are subject to the Limitation Act. The applicant's adverse possession claim was successful, confirming that the limitation period runs against charities even when trustees are absent.
Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Ali Hashim and Others [2001] SGHC 78
In Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Ali Hashim [2001], the court sentenced two accused to death for drug trafficking but acquitted the third, ruling that his voluntary cooperation and credible testimony successfully raised reasonable doubt regarding his knowledge of the illicit contents.
Stratech Systems Limited v Guthrie Properties (S) Pte Ltd and Another [2001] SGHC 77
In Stratech Systems Limited v Guthrie Properties (S) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 77, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's passing off claim, ruling that Stratech failed to provide sufficient evidence of misrepresentation to satisfy the legal threshold.
Hitachi Leasing (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Vincent Ambrose and Another [2001] SGHC 76
A post-judgment Mareva injunction cannot be granted against an HDB flat because the flat is immune from execution under s 51(3) of the Housing and Development Act, and there was no evidence of dissipation.
Ho Kon Kim v Betsy Lim Gek Kim and Others [2001] SGHC 75
A solicitor may be held personally liable for costs under O 58 r 8 of the Rules of Court if they pursue litigation that amounts to an abuse of process or serious negligence.
Liwen Holdings Pte Ltd v Ng Ker San and Another and Other Actions [2001] SGHC 74
In Liwen Holdings Pte Ltd v Ng Ker San [2001] SGHC 74, the court ruled that adverse possession rights crystallized before the Land Titles Act remain valid against original owners, even without a caveat, confirming the defendants as the rightful owners of the disputed land.
Ang Jwee Herng v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 73
The court held that an owner of premises can be held liable for harbouring illegal immigrants under s 57(1)(d) of the Immigration Act if they have actual knowledge of the presence of the illegal immigrants and fail to take steps to ascertain their status, regardless of whether a
Re CEL Tractors Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 72
A scheme of arrangement under s 210 of the Companies Act can validly discharge the liabilities of guarantors of the debtor company if the scheme expressly provides for such release and is approved by the court.
Ang Ah Lah Richard alias Richard Ang Ah Lah v Singapore Turf Club [2001] SGHC 71
Domestic tribunals are required to observe the cardinal principles of natural justice, specifically reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard, but the standard of these requirements depends on the circumstances of the case.
Re Sogo Department Stores (S) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 70
An agency relationship does not automatically create a trust relationship over moneys collected by the agent; the intention of the parties and the arrangements for handling the money must be analysed to determine if the agent was bound to keep the money separate.
The Law Society of Singapore v Devadas Naidu [2001] SGHC 7
A solicitor who enters into a prohibited borrowing transaction with a client in breach of fiduciary duty and the Professional Conduct Rules will be subject to disciplinary action, with the penalty determined by the gravity of the breach.
Lim Siong Khee v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 69
The phrase 'without authority' in s 3(1) of the Computer Misuse Act is determined by the consent of the account holder, not the system provider.
Shia Kian Eng (trading as Forest Contractors) v Nakano Singapore (Pte) Ltd [2001] SGHC 68
The court held that the sub-contracts were partly oral and partly in writing, and that the standard conditions of sub-contract were not incorporated. Termination of the sub-contracts by the main contractor was wrongful as the delay did not amount to repudiation.