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Banque Nationale De Paris v Tan Nancy and Another
The court held that costs should not follow the event where the successful party unnecessarily protracted proceedings by raising meritless claims.
Women’s Charter (Enforcement of Maintenance Orders under Division 3 of Part 9) Regulations 2024
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Enforcement of Maintenance Orders under Division 3 of Part 9) Regulations 2024, Singapore sl.
Public Prosecutor v Tubbs Julia Elizabeth [2001] SGHC 212
The appellate court will not disturb the findings of fact of a lower court unless they are clearly reached against the weight of evidence, and the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur has no application in criminal cases.
Tan Boon Hai (on behalf of himself and all other unsuccessful candidates in the Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan 1999/2000 Management Committee Elections) v Lee Ah Fong and Others
A judge hearing an application for review of taxation of costs under O 59 r 36 of the Rules of Court hears the matter de novo and is not fettered by the registrar's discretion.
Family Justice Reform Act 2023 (Cessation of Application of Section 45(13)) Regulations 2024
Overview of the Family Justice Reform Act 2023 (Cessation of Application of Section 45(13)) Regulations 2024, Singapore sl.
HSBC Bank USA (formerly known as Republic National Bank of New York) v Francisco Lee Wong and Another [2001] SGHC 210
The court held that the plaintiffs were entitled to close out the defendants' positions without a margin call under the contract, and that the defendants were responsible for the liquidation of their positions due to their own actions.
Hui Cheng Wan Agnes v Nippon SP Tech (S) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 208
The court held that the Defendants were entitled to terminate the Plaintiff's employment by giving one month's salary in lieu of notice under the employment contract, and that the Defendants had not established misconduct justifying dismissal for cause.
Women’s Charter (Mediation, Counselling and Family Support Programmes — Prescribed Persons) Rules 2022
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Mediation, Counselling and Family Support Programmes — Prescribed Persons) Rules 2022, Singapore sl.
Ong Cher Keong v Goh Chin Soon Ricky [2001] SGHC 21
In Ong Cher Keong v Goh Chin Soon Ricky [2001] SGHC 21, the court upheld the validity of procedural directions, ruling that a party cannot challenge an order they actively proposed. The decision reinforces litigation estoppel, preventing parties from disavowing tactical choices post-judgment.
Women’s Charter (Programmes for Children — Prescribed Children) Rules 2022
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Programmes for Children — Prescribed Children) Rules 2022, Singapore sl.
Andre Ravindran S Arul v Tunku Ibrahim Ismail bin Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj [2001] SGHC 209
The court held that the defendant failed to establish that Malaysia was a more appropriate forum for the trial, and that the Singapore court should not lightly surrender its jurisdiction.
Management Corporation Strata Title No 473 v De Beers Jewellery Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 206
The High Court ruled against the Management Corporation (MC) in its dispute with De Beers Jewellery, ordering the repayment of $370,000 plus interest. The court rejected the MC's 'change of position' defense, clarifying that it cannot be used to justify the retention of wrongfully demanded funds.
Women’s Charter (Family Violence) Rules 2024
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Family Violence) Rules 2024, Singapore sl.
Yeo Kang Oh v Public Prosecutor
An appellate court will generally be reluctant to overturn the trial judge's findings of fact, especially where they turn on the trial judge's assessment of the credibility and veracity of witnesses.
Women’s Charter (Solemnisation and Registration of Marriages) Rules 2023
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Solemnisation and Registration of Marriages) Rules 2023, Singapore sl.
Yeo Peng Hock Henry v Pai Lily
In Yeo Peng Hock Henry v Pai Lily, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of .
Management Corporation Strata Title No 473 v De Beers Jewellery Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 207
The court held that payments made under a mistake of law are recoverable under the principle of unjust enrichment, and that a management corporation cannot impose financial conditions for approval of subdivision plans that are not authorised by the Land Titles (Strata) Act.
Women’s Charter (Parenting Programme) Rules 2016
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Parenting Programme) Rules 2016, Singapore sl.
Women’s Charter (Places of Safety) Order 2024
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Places of Safety) Order 2024, Singapore sl.
Yap Ah Chuan v Public Prosecutor
An appellate court will not disturb findings of fact unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence.
Sitra Wood Products Pte Ltd v Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance (S) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 204
An insurance contract is a contract of indemnity, and the insured cannot recover more than the actual loss suffered. Payments received by the insured from a third party (the buyer) in satisfaction of contractual obligations must be taken into account in diminishing the loss.
Women’s Charter (Community Service Order) Rules 2011
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Community Service Order) Rules 2011, Singapore sl.
Wang Cong Qin Bobby v Ong Heng Huat [2001] SGHC 203
A private agreement between shareholders of a company is enforceable even if the company is not a party, provided the agreement is not illegal per se.
Women’s Charter (Protection of Women and Girls) Rules
Overview of the Women’s Charter (Protection of Women and Girls) Rules, Singapore sl.