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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.
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.
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.
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.
Krishna's India Pte Ltd v Abdulmozhi d/o Krishnan and Another [2001] SGHC 159
A director breaches fiduciary duties by arranging the sale of company properties to her husband at an undervalued price without acting in the company's best interest. A third party who knowingly participates in such a breach is liable as a constructive trustee.
Tay Chin Wah v Public Prosecutor
The statutory presumption in s 4(2) of the Arms Offences Act is not rebutted by a bare denial of intention to cause physical injury, especially when the evidence shows the accused fired multiple shots in the direction of the victims.
Krishna's India Pte Ltd v Arulmozhi D/O Krishnan and Another [2001] SGHC 157
A director who arranges for the sale of company property to her husband at an undervalue, while failing to properly market the property or obtain independent valuations, breaches her fiduciary duties. A third party who knowingly participates in such a breach is liable as a constr
PT GE Astra Finance v The Owners of the Ship or Vessel "Pioneer Glory" [2001] SGHC 156
The court affirmed that damages for wrongful detention of goods should aim at restitutio in integrum, compensating the claimant for losses that are reasonably foreseeable, including interest on loans necessitated by the detention.
The 'Bonito' v The 'Ah Lam II' and Another
An 'unless order' does not automatically apply to subsequent extensions of time unless explicitly stated, and courts should avoid depriving litigants of a trial on the merits due to procedural defaults that cause no uncompensable prejudice.
Silvalingam Sinnasamy v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 154
A previous conviction under the former s 68(1) of the Road Traffic Act (Cap 92, 1970 Ed) counts as a first conviction for the purpose of determining whether a subsequent conviction under s 67(1) of the Road Traffic Act (Cap 276, 1997 Ed) is a second or subsequent conviction for s
The "Bonito"
An 'unless order' does not automatically carry over to subsequent orders extending time unless expressly stated, and the court should not deny an extension of time for procedural default if the other party suffers no uncompensable prejudice.
Public Prosecutor v Ong Wee Teck [2001] SGHC 153
In Public Prosecutor v Ong Wee Teck [2001] SGHC 153, the court sentenced an offender with chronic schizophrenia to life imprisonment. The ruling confirms that when an offender poses a continuing danger to the public due to mental illness, life imprisonment is the appropriate judicial outcome.
Han Teck Soo v Teo Ooi Leng, Irene [2001] SGHC 152
In Han Teck Soo v Teo Ooi Leng, Irene, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Asia-Pacific Ventrues II Limited & Ors v P.T. Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors [2001] SGHC 151
In Asia-Pacific Ventrues II Limited & Ors v P.T. Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Asia-Pacific Ventures II Limited & Ors v PT Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors [2001] SGHC 150
In Asia-Pacific Ventures II Limited & Ors v PT Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Public Prosecutor v Chew Suang Heng [2001] SGHC 15
Corruption offences involving law enforcement officers generally attract custodial sentences as a deterrent, and a plea of guilt may carry little weight if the evidence is overwhelming.
Tan Kok Lam (next friend to Teng Eng) v Hong Choon Peng
A person who is rendered permanently unconscious due to another's negligence is entitled to claim substantial damages for loss of amenities, as this is an objective loss of capacity to enjoy life, distinct from pain and suffering.
Wong Kok Keong alias Wong Kock Khiang v CBN Holdings Pte Ltd and Others [2001] SGHC 149
The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove his claim to 95% of the shares in the company, as he had failed to perform his obligations under the joint venture agreement and had fabricated evidence to support his claims.
Wong Kok Keong @ Wong Kock Khiang v 1.CBN Holdings Pte Ltd; 2.Lee Sook Chin; 3.Leaw Kok Yin [2001] SGHC 148
In Wong Kok Keong @ Wong Kock Khiang v 1.CBN Holdings Pte Ltd; 2.Lee Sook Chin; 3.Leaw Kok Yin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Overseas Union Insurance Ltd v Turegum Insurance Co [2001] SGHC 147
In Overseas Union Insurance Ltd v Turegum Insurance Co [2001] SGHC 147, the High Court ruled in favour of Turegum, confirming the validity of four reinsurance contracts and their London arbitration clauses. The court dismissed OUI's claim and ordered them to pay all costs.
Asia-Pacific Ventures II Ltd and Others v PT Intimutiara Gasindo and Others [2001] SGHC 144
A stay of proceedings on the ground of forum non conveniens will be refused where the defendant fails to show that a foreign forum is clearly more appropriate, especially when the parties have contractually chosen Singapore law and submitted to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of S
Ng Kok Cheng v Chua Say Tiong [2001] SGHC 143
The court held that the patent was valid and infringed, applying a purposive construction to the claims and finding that the defendant's product contained all essential integers of the patent.
Momentum Creations Pte Ltd v Tan Eng Koon trading as De Angeli [2001] SGHC 142
The court held that the defendant was liable for passing off by copying the plaintiffs' furniture designs and using the plaintiffs' marketing materials (leaflets) to misrepresent that the defendant's products were of the same quality or from the same source as the plaintiffs'.