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Public Prosecutor v Chang Ying Leong [2001] SGHC 110
The court held that the accused committed rape as the complainant did not consent to sexual intercourse, and the accused's defence of consent was rejected based on his own admissions and the complainant's condition.
Tohru Motobayashi v Official Receiver and Another
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in Tohru Motobayashi v Official Receiver, ruling that Singapore liquidators must satisfy all local debts and liabilities before remitting assets to foreign liquidators, establishing a protective ring-fence for local creditors under the Companies Act.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 10) Order 2013
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 10) Order 2013, Singapore sl.
Public Prosecutor v Sim Kwong Choon [2001] SGHC 11
The court held that possession of more than 2g of diamorphine triggers the presumption of trafficking under s 17(c) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and that transporting drugs for another constitutes 'trafficking' under s 2.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 9) Order 2013
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 9) Order 2013, Singapore sl.
Fraser and Neave Limited and Others v Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited and Another [2001] SGHC 109
The court determined the natural and ordinary meaning of allegedly defamatory words in a letter under O 14 r 12(1) of the Rules of Court, finding that the letter insinuated improper conduct by the plaintiffs.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 8) Order 2013
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 8) Order 2013, Singapore sl.
Teo Song Kwang Richard v Seng Hup Electric Company (S) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 108
In Teo Song Kwang Richard v Seng Hup Electric Company (S) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 7) Order 2013
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 7) Order 2013, Singapore sl.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 6) Order 2013
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 6) Order 2013, Singapore sl.
Fraser & Neave Ltd and Others v Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Ltd and Another [2001] SGHC 106
The court determined the natural and ordinary meaning of allegedly defamatory words in a letter under O 14 r 12(1) of the Rules of Court, finding that the words insinuated improper conduct by the plaintiffs in a takeover.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 5) Order 2013
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 5) Order 2013, Singapore sl.
Teo Song Kwang Richard v Seng Hup Electric Co (S) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 105
The court held that O 3 r 2(5) of the Rules of Court applies to the four-day grace period in the settlement agreement, meaning weekends are excluded from the calculation of the grace period.
The "Teng He"
The Court of Appeal re-apportioned liability in the 'Teng He' maritime collision case, assigning 60% to the respondents and 40% to the appellants. The ruling emphasizes that the failure to take immediate evasive action, such as diving seismic cables, outweighs the failure to provide official warning
Re Lim Wee Beng Eddie [2001] SGHC 103
The court will not extend an interim order under the Bankruptcy Act if the proposed voluntary arrangement is not serious and viable, and if the applicant fails to procure a qualified and willing nominee.
Wong Sin Yee v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 102
The consent of the court is required for the compounding of an offence listed as compoundable in the sixth column of Schedule A of the CPC once cognizance of the offence has been taken by the court, regardless of whether the composition was agreed upon before the arrest or applic
Ronny Chin Hong Onn v Tanah Merah Country Club [2001] SGHC 101
In Ronny Chin Hong Onn v Tanah Merah Country Club, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Star City Pty Ltd (formerly known as Sydney Harbour Casino Pty Ltd) v Tan Hong Woon [2001] SGHC 100
A claim for money won upon a wager is barred by section 5(2) of the Civil Law Act, regardless of whether the gambling took place in Singapore or abroad, and regardless of whether the wagering contract was lawful at the place it was made.
Tacplas Property Services Pte Ltd v Lee Peter Michael (administrator of the estate of Lee Chong Miow, deceased)
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in Tacplas Property Services Pte Ltd v Lee Peter Michael, ruling that an estate administrator was estopped from denying an agreement's validity due to their silence and inaction, which led the appellants to act to their detriment.
Public Prosecutor v Jingga bin Md Selamat alias Kwan Ah Chiam [2001] SGHC 10
A bailee can be guilty of drug trafficking even if they only become aware of the nature of the drugs after receipt, provided they continue to be in possession of them.
The Law Society of Singapore v Singham Dennis Mahendran [2001] SGHC 1
A solicitor who engages in a sexual relationship with a client during the existence of a solicitor-client relationship is guilty of grossly improper conduct.
The "Endurance 1" ex "Tokai Maru" [2000] SGHC 99
In The 'Endurance 1' [2000] SGHC 99, the Singapore High Court dismissed a conversion claim, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to prove a formal demand for possession and had effectively relinquished their rights to the goods through prior commercial conduct.
Zarkovic Stanko v Owners of the Ship or Vessel `MARA`
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in Zarkovic Stanko v Owners of the Ship or Vessel 'MARA', ruling that contractual disability benefits are cumulative and not deductible from tort damages unless expressly stated, confirming the appellant's entitlement to payment under the collective agreement.
Phang Fook Seng v Attorney-General of Singapore [2000] SGHC 98
The High Court held that striking out applications are unsuitable for resolving complex legal and factual disputes. This specifically applies to challenges regarding the validity of certificates issued under section 14 of the Government Proceedings Act.