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Citrus World Inc v Neotrade Marketing Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 283
The court held that the distributorship agreement had not been extended orally or by conduct, and therefore the plaintiffs were entitled to appoint a new distributor.
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co Ltd v Sembawang Kimtrans (S) Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 282
The High Court dismissed the application for leave to appeal an arbitration award regarding barge damage and charter hire. It held that the arbitrator's interpretation was not 'obviously wrong,' reinforcing the high threshold for judicial intervention in arbitration under the Arbitration Act.
Goh Chin Soon and Another v Vickers Capital Ltd (fka St. Capital Ltd) [2000] SGHC 281
A mortgagee owes a duty to take reasonable care to obtain the true market value of the mortgaged property, but the court will not set aside a statutory demand if the alleged cross-claim does not equal or exceed the debt.
Public Prosecutor v Kum Mun Hou and Others [2000] SGHC 280
The court found that the first and third accused were involved in trafficking drugs based on evidence of their common intention and the recovery of drugs from the third accused's premises, while the second accused was acquitted due to reasonable doubt regarding his knowledge of t
Gaughan v Straits Instrumentation Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 28
An employer is not liable for an employee's injury sustained while performing a task outside the scope of their employment, particularly when the employee chooses to participate in a manual task contracted to independent third parties without being instructed to do so.
Public Prosecutor v Jimmy Goh Chye Soon [2000] SGHC 278
In Public Prosecutor v Jimmy Goh Chye Soon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Lee Chung Meng Joseph v Krygsman [2000] SGHC 277
The court affirmed the lower court's division of matrimonial assets and maintenance orders, finding that the judge correctly applied the principles of the Women's Charter and that the husband's financial arrangements were well-managed.
Christine Elizabeth Tuppen v Michael Anthony Oxborrow [2000] SGHC 276
An order for the division of matrimonial assets is final once made and cannot be varied by the High Court, unlike an order for periodic maintenance.
The "Virgo I" ex "Kapitan Voloshin" [2000] SGHC 275
Falkland established its entitlement to the balance of the proceeds of the sale of the "KAY" as it was the registered owner of the vessel.
The "Kay" ex "Vladimir Chivilikhin" [2000] SGHC 274
The High Court refused to stay or remit admiralty proceedings to a foreign court after the vessel had been sold and proceeds distributed, as the court had already exercised its in rem jurisdiction and adjudicated on the claims.
Chia Ah Sng v Hong Leong Finance Limited [2000] SGHC 273
The court held that the issue of interest was res judicata and that the original contractual claim had merged into the judgment, preventing the reopening of the matter.
AS Nordlandsbanken and Another v Nederkoorn [2000] SGHC 272
In AS Nordlandsbanken v Nederkoorn [2000] SGHC 272, the court awarded the plaintiffs $650,928.35 in damages for charterparty repudiation. The ruling emphasizes the duty to mitigate, rejecting speculative spot market earnings in favor of objective market rates for vessel valuation.
Harris Hakim v Allgreen Properties Ltd [2000] SGHC 271
Clause 5(3) of the Housing Developers Rules Form E (1990) did not restrict the developer's right to claim damages in excess of the 20% forfeiture amount, as the clause expressly preserved other rights available at law or in equity.
Sim Chiang Lee and Others v Lee Hock Chuan and Others [2000] SGHC 270
The court found that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit in the third defendants' premises due to negligence in maintaining electrical cables and failing to use proper fuses.
Public Prosecutor v Tay Chin Wah [2000] SGHC 27
The court held that the presumption under s 4(2) of the Arms Offences Act that a person firing a revolver intends to cause personal injury was not rebutted by the accused's claim of firing in anger or nervousness.
Tai Kim San and Another v Lim Cher Kia [2000] SGHC 269
In Tai Kim San v Lim Cher Kia [2000] SGHC 269, the High Court dismissed claims against a director, ruling no fiduciary duty exists to disclose preliminary, conceptual IPO plans to shareholders divesting their interests. The court emphasized that directors are not bound to disclose speculative strate
Hyosung (HK) Ltd v Owners of the Ship or Vessel `Hilal I` [2000] SGHC 268
An error in the date of a charterparty referred to in a bill of lading is a typographical error that does not invalidate the incorporation of an arbitration clause, provided there is sufficient identification of the document.
Public Prosecutor v Adam bin Darsin [2000] SGHC 267
The court applied sentencing guidelines for paedophiles committing unnatural carnal intercourse, noting that fellatio and anal intercourse are not distinguishable under Section 377 of the Penal Code.
Hatton National Bank Ltd v Ocean Gourmet Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 266
In Hatton National Bank Ltd v Ocean Gourmet Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 266, the court dismissed the defendant's appeal, affirming summary judgment for the plaintiff. The ruling established that parties are estopped from challenging the validity of bills of exchange after benefiting from the transaction.
Sim Chiang Lee & Another v Lee Hock Chuan & Others [2000] SGHC 265
An owner who is not in occupation or control of tenanted premises is not liable for damage caused by fire spreading from those premises based on ownership alone.
Lim Choon Lai v Chew Kim Heng [2000] SGHC 264
In Lim Choon Lai v Chew Kim Heng, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Overseas-Chinese Bank Corporation Ltd v Tan Geok Ser and Another [2000] SGHC 263
A creditor is not under a duty to exercise a power of sale over mortgaged securities at any particular time, and express terms in a guarantee allowing for variations to the loan agreement without consent are enforceable.
Public Prosecutor v Koh Beng Oon [2000] SGHC 262
A pledge can be constituted as security for a contingent debt, and in the absence of an express prohibition in the contract, a pledgee has the right to sub-pledge the security.
Public Prosecutor v Netto Michael George [2000] SGHC 261
The court held that the complainant's evidence was unusually compelling and convincing, and that the accused's defence of consensual sexual intercourse was a fabrication.