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Re Hong Huat Development Co (Pte) Ltd [2000] SGHC 215
A winding up petition based on a judgment debt may be properly presented even if an appeal is pending, but the court may stay the petition pending security. Costs are discretionary and may be apportioned based on the timing of the stay and the conduct of the parties.
Hsiang Ding Enterprise Co Ltd v Singasia Investments Pte Ltd (formerly known as Shinkeikin Aluminium (Pte) Limited) [2000] SGHC 214
The court held that Singapore was the appropriate forum for the dispute because the defendants were a Singapore-registered company and the parties had agreed that Singapore law would govern the contract.
PT Master Mandiri v Yamazaki Construction (S) Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 213
The court held that in the absence of an available market for unique heavy machinery, the loss of profit from sub-sales is recoverable if the sub-sales were genuine and the profits not excessive, with adjustments for transport costs and proportionate cost allocation.
Subbiah Pillai v Wong Meng Meng and Others [2000] SGHC 212
In Subbiah Pillai v Wong Meng Meng [2000] SGHC 212, the High Court dismissed the applicant's attempt to invalidate Inquiry Committee proceedings. The court ruled that the committee acted within its powers and that the applicant's voluntary withdrawal was a tactical error, not a breach of justice.
Public Prosecutor v S Bin N [2000] SGHC 211
The court acquitted the accused of rape charges due to grave doubts regarding the veracity of the complainant's evidence, citing inconsistent testimony and contradictions with other evidence.
The Owners of the Ships or Vessels "Ah Lam II" and "Pu 1804" v The Owners of the Ship or Vessel "Bonito" [2000] SGHC 210
An extension of time for a procedural step should generally be granted if the delay causes no prejudice to the other party that cannot be compensated by costs, especially where the denial would deprive a party of their right to have the merits of their claim determined.
Kitnasamy S/O Marudapan v Nagatheran S/O Manogar and Another [2000] SGHC 21
In Kitnasamy S/O Marudapan v Nagatheran S/O Manogar and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Panatron Pte Ltd v Lee Cheow Lee and Others [2000] SGHC 209
In Panatron Pte Ltd v Lee Cheow Lee [2000] SGHC 209, the High Court dismissed the company's claims and ruled in favor of the defendants, holding a director personally liable for fraudulent misrepresentation despite the corporate veil.
Nuplex Industries Ltd v Panatron Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 208
Nuplex Industries Ltd v Panatron Pte Ltd clarifies the termination of consignment agreements. The court ruled that such agreements are terminable upon reasonable notice rather than requiring mutual consent, while also dismissing claims of civil conspiracy.
The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1933 v Comtech Corporation Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 207
In MCST Plan No 1933 v Comtech Corporation, the court dismissed the claim as premature, ruling that contractual indemnity clauses requiring notice and an opportunity to remedy defects must be satisfied before a party can sue for reimbursement of remedial costs.
Sri Jaya (Sendirian) Berhad v RHB Bank Berhad [2000] SGHC 206
In Sri Jaya (Sendirian) Berhad v RHB Bank Berhad, the High Court ruled the bank failed to exercise reasonable care in a mortgagee sale. The court awarded damages to the plaintiff, finding the bank's inadequate marketing resulted in a sale price significantly below the property's true market value.
Manjit Kaur Monica v Standard Chartered Bank [2000] SGHC 205
The court upheld a statutory demand, ruling that a mortgagee is not obligated to accept a lower offer from a mortgagor when a better market price is available. It emphasized that disputes must be genuine to set aside such demands.
Public Prosecutor v Thiruselvan s/o Nagaratnam [2000] SGHC 204
The court held that previous inconsistent statements of a witness are admissible as evidence of the facts stated therein under s 147(3) of the Evidence Act, and that the weight to be accorded to such statements depends on the circumstances, including contemporaneity and the absen
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale v Teh Li Li [2000] SGHC 203
A person who signs a commercial document in their own name without qualification is personally liable under the contract, regardless of whether they are acting as an agent for a principal.
Teo Seng Kiat v Goh Hwa Teck [2000] SGHC 202
The court held that where loss of earnings is assessed based on past and prospective earnings, there can be no additional claim for loss of earning capacity. The court also clarified that an appeal from the Registrar to a Judge-in-Chambers is a de novo assessment.
Tan Kok Lam, next friend of Teng Eng, a patient in this action v Hong Choon Peng [2000] SGHC 201
In assessing damages for loss of amenities for a plaintiff in a persistent vegetative state, the court must consider both objective and subjective elements, but the award should be moderate and conventional where the plaintiff is unaware of the deprivation.
Jaspal Singh v Melville Marie-Anne [2000] SGHC 200
The court held that in dividing matrimonial assets, a global apportionment is generally preferred over specific apportionment, and that debts not secured by matrimonial assets should not be deducted from the value of the matrimonial assets.
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd v Jurong Engineering Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 20
Letters of Awareness issued in a commercial context are presumed to create legal relations, but this presumption is rebuttable by evidence showing the parties intended only moral obligations.
Singapore River Cruises & Leisure Pte Ltd v Phun Teow Kie and Another [2000] SGHC 2
An employee who is not a director and whose role is minimal does not necessarily owe fiduciary duties that prevent them from pursuing business opportunities outside their employment, especially if the employer is aware of their other business activities.
Ching Mun Fong (executrix of the estate of Tan Geok Tee, deceased) v Liu Cho Chit (No 2) [2000] SGHC 199
Case Details * Citation: [2000] SGHC 199 * Case Number: Suit 862/1998 * Decision Date: 29 September 2000 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Woo Bih Li JC * Judgment Delivered By: Woo Bih Li
CGU International Insurance plc v Quah Boon Hua and Others [2000] SGHC 198
A letter of indemnity requiring multiple signatures is ineffective against a signatory if it was a condition precedent that all specified parties would sign, and the failure to obtain all signatures contradicts the intention of the parties.
Bernice Amelia Tan v Loh Chee Song [2000] SGHC 197
The court found the defendant wholly liable for the collision after determining the plaintiff had the right of way and the defendant had wrongfully driven into her path.
Re Loh Lee Keow and Another [2000] SGHC 196
The court held that 'security' in the context of the Bankruptcy Rules and Act refers to security on the property of the debtor, and does not include security provided by a third party.
Chua Seong Soi v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 195
For premises to be 'habitually' used for gaming under the Common Gaming Houses Act, they must be used primarily for gaming. Incidental gaming in premises used primarily for legitimate business does not constitute a common gaming house.