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Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 3) Order 2017
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 3) Order 2017, Singapore sl.
Gn Muey Muey v Goh Poh Choo
In Gn Muey Muey v Goh Poh Choo, the Court of Appeal upheld the validity of land sale agreements, ruling that minor drafting omissions do not render contracts void for uncertainty. The court awarded the appellant $99,991.16, though reduced costs were granted due to poor document management.
KEA Holdings Pte Ltd and Another v Gan Boon Hock [2000] SGHC 8
A director of a company does not owe a fiduciary duty to the company's holding company or related companies to direct business opportunities to them, unless such a duty is specifically established.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 2) Order 2017
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 2) Order 2017, Singapore sl.
Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC [2000] SGHC 79
The court held that the availability and ability of local counsel is not an absolute bar to the admission of a Queen's Counsel, and the court must balance the need to foster a strong local bar against the individual justice of the case.
Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd v Anderson Land Pte Ltd
An arbitral award rendered pursuant to a court-ordered reference under s 22 of the Arbitration Act (Cap 10, 1985 Rev Ed) does not require adoption by the court to be effective, and an appeal against such an award lies directly to the Court of Appeal.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) Order 2018
Overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) Order 2018, Singapore sl.
Public Prosecutor v Vincent Lee Chuan Leong [2000] SGHC 78
The court held that life imprisonment was the appropriate sentence for kidnapping for ransom where the victim was not physically harmed and the accused pleaded guilty and cooperated with the police.
Tan Tiang Hin Jerry v Singapore Medical Council
The Court of Appeal quashed the Complaints Committee's decision, ruling it acted ultra vires by exceeding the scope of the original complaint. The judgment reinforces that disciplinary tribunals must provide practitioners with fair notice and an opportunity to be heard on all specific charges.
Temasek Polytechnic Students’ Union and Constituent Bodies (Exemption) Order
Overview of the Temasek Polytechnic Students’ Union and Constituent Bodies (Exemption) Order, Singapore sl.
Mohamed Abdullah s/o Abdul Razak v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 77
The case clarifies that 'common object' under s 141 of the Penal Code does not require a pre-arranged plan or common intention, and that an adverse presumption under s 116(g) of the Evidence Act can be drawn against the defence if they fail to call a material witness without reas
Lau Lee Peng v Public Prosecutor
The defence of grave and sudden provocation requires both a subjective loss of self-control and an objective test of whether a reasonable man would have been so provoked. The appellant failed both tests.
Ang Teng Siong v Lee Su Min [2000] SGHC 76
The court held that when purchase moneys for a matrimonial home are derived from the sale of a previous matrimonial home, the court should trace the source of funds for that previous home to determine the respective beneficial interests of the parties, rather than simply dividing
Pensions (Pension Authority) Order 2005
Overview of the Pensions (Pension Authority) Order 2005, Singapore sl.
Ching Mun Fong (executrix of the estate of Tan Geok Tee, deceased) v Liu Cho Chit and Another Appeal
The court held that the failure to join a party in earlier proceedings does not necessarily constitute an abuse of process under the doctrine of res judicata in the wider sense, unless there is an additional element of harassment or collateral attack.
Nurses and Midwives (Exemption for Approved Pharmacists) Regulations 2024
Overview of the Nurses and Midwives (Exemption for Approved Pharmacists) Regulations 2024, Singapore sl.
Re Puah Sun Kau [2000] SGHC 71
Analysis of [2000] SGHC 71, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2000-04-28.
Er Joo Nguang and Another v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 60
Abetment by conspiracy under s 107(b) of the Penal Code does not require the existence of a principal offender; two accessories can abet each other by conspiracy.
Electricity (Electricity Transmission Licence — Exemption) Order 2021
Overview of the Electricity (Electricity Transmission Licence — Exemption) Order 2021, Singapore sl.
Hsing Mei Construction Pte Ltd v Lim Check Meng [2000] SGHC 75
In Hsing Mei Construction Pte Ltd v Lim Check Meng [2000] SGHC 75, the High Court upheld a summary judgment for progress payments while allowing the defendant to defend a loan claim, provided security was furnished. The case clarifies the threshold for setting aside default judgments.
United Eng Contractors Pte Ltd v L & M Concrete Specialists Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 74
The court held that mutual debts can be set off against each other and that pleadings must contain material facts to disclose a cause of action.
Jia Chen Construction Pte Ltd v Wei Sin Construction Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 73
The court held that the Defendants wrongfully repudiated the subcontract by unilaterally omitting works and failing to make timely payments, and that the Plaintiffs were entitled to the value of work done, loss of profits, and the return of the retention sum.
Fujitsu Microelectronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Others v Singapore Airlines Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 72
The court held that the carrier and its agent were not entitled to limit their liability under the Warsaw Convention because the loss of the cargo resulted from a reckless practice of leaving mislocated cargo in the warehouse, which the agent continued with knowledge that damage
Tan Hin Leong v Lee Teck Im [2000] SGHC 70
A deed granting a licence to occupy property for a nominal rent, with specific covenants and conditions, creates a contractual licence that is not revocable at the will of the licensor, but only in accordance with the terms of the deed.