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Thomson Plaza Pte Ltd v The Liquidators of Yaohan Department Store Pte Ltd
A judge has inherent jurisdiction to recall a decision and hear further arguments until the order is perfected. Once a court agrees to hear further arguments, the original decision is suspended, and time to appeal only begins to run from the date the judge affirms the original de
Vulnerable Adults (Places of Temporary Care and Protection and Places of Safety) Notification 2018
Overview of the Vulnerable Adults (Places of Temporary Care and Protection and Places of Safety) Notification 2018, Singapore sl.
Thomson Plaza (Pte) Ltd v Liquidators of Yaohan Department Store Singapore Pte Ltd (in liquidation) [2001] SGHC 172
The court held that the phrase 'subject to contract' in a letter of offer creates a condition precedent, meaning no binding contract exists until a formal lease is executed. Consequently, the applicant's claim for damages for breach of contract was dismissed.
Urban Redevelopment Authority (Symbol) Notification
Overview of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (Symbol) Notification, Singapore sl.
Undesirable Publications (Prohibition) Order 2015
Overview of the Undesirable Publications (Prohibition) Order 2015, Singapore sl.
Samwoh Asphalt Premix Pte Ltd v Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd and Another [2001] SGHC 170
A demand guarantee is an independent payment undertaking that must be honoured upon presentation of a demand, and the court should be slow to interfere with this contractual arrangement.
United Nations (Sanctions — Central African Republic) Regulations 2020
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Central African Republic) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.
Goh Chin Soon v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited [2001] SGHC 17
A statutory demand will not be set aside under rule 98(2)(a) of the Bankruptcy Rules based on a counterclaim or set-off that is not genuine or does not exceed the debt owed.
United Nations (Sanctions — Mali) Regulations 2020
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Mali) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.
Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd v Marina Centre Holdings Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 169
An agreement for a lease that is void at law for failure to comply with statutory formalities (such as being by deed or in approved form) may still operate as an equitable lease under the doctrine of Walsh v Lonsdale, provided it is specifically enforceable.
United Nations (Sanctions — Somalia) Regulations 2021
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Somalia) Regulations 2021, Singapore sl.
A S Nordlandsbanken and Another v Robin Hoddle Nederkoorn [2001] SGHC 168
In A S Nordlandsbanken and Another v Robin Hoddle Nederkoorn, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
In the matter of Companies Act (Chapter 50, Revised Edition 1994) v In the matter of Grandlink Group Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 167
In In the matter of Companies Act (Chapter 50, Revised Edition 1994) v In the matter of Grandlink Group Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
United Nations (Sanctions — Libya) Regulations 2021
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Libya) Regulations 2021, Singapore sl.
Gunapathy Muniandy v James Khoo and Others [2001] SGHC 165
The judgment in Gunapathy Muniandy v James Khoo and Others [2001] SGHC 165 represents one of the most exhaustive examinations of medical negligence and the application of the Bolam test in Singapore’s legal history. Spanning nearly 300 pages, the decision by G P Selvam J addresse
Saeng-Un Udom v Public Prosecutor
A court should not reject unopposed expert evidence that is based on sound grounds and supported by basic facts in favour of its own inferences.
United Nations (Sanctions — Haiti) Regulations 2023
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Haiti) Regulations 2023, Singapore sl.
Re Lim Kiap Khee [2001] SGHC 163
Analysis of [2001] SGHC 163, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2001-06-30.
United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2010
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Frontfield Investment Holding (Pte) Ltd v Management Corporation Strata Title No 938 and Others [2001] SGHC 161
In Frontfield Investment Holding v MCST 938, the Singapore High Court ruled that an easement was extinguished due to abandonment. The court held that significant land development and alternative access demonstrated a clear intention to relinquish rights, setting a high threshold for proof.
United Nations (Sanctions — Sudan) Regulations 2006
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Sudan) Regulations 2006, Singapore sl.
United Nations (Sanctions — Iran) Regulations 2019
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Iran) Regulations 2019, Singapore sl.
Tunas (Pte) Ltd v Ng Man-Leong [2001] SGHC 16
In Tunas (Pte) Ltd v Ng Man-Leong [2001] SGHC 16, the High Court struck out the plaintiffs' claim, ruling that the issues were res judicata. The court held that the plaintiffs were estopped from re-litigating matters they had previously affirmed through their conduct in earlier proceedings.
United Nations (Sanctions — Yemen) Regulations 2015
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Yemen) Regulations 2015, Singapore sl.