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Chan Fook Kee v Chan Siew Fong [2001] SGHC 118
In Chan Fook Kee v Chan Siew Fong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Kay Swee Tuan v Chia Shih Ching James [2001] SGHC 117
The High Court dismissed an appeal against the division of matrimonial assets, upholding the district judge's evaluation of the evidence. The court found no merit in the appellant's claims regarding mortgage liabilities and alleged asset losses.
Thenmoli d/o Periasamy v Liew Yee Cheong [2001] SGHC 116
The court held that pre-trial periods must be deducted from post-trial multipliers in dependency claims, and that damages for children should be based on the deceased's contribution rather than the full cost of upkeep.
Lewis Christine v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 113
The case confirms that conduct subsequent to an offence, such as attempting to escape from detention, is relevant evidence of guilt under s 8(2) of the Evidence Act and can corroborate the testimony of prosecution witnesses.
Public Prosecutor v Lim Lye Kim [2001] SGHC 112
In Public Prosecutor v Lim Lye Kim, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Syed Yasser Arafat bin Shaik Mohamed v Public Prosecutor
The court held that the appellant's physical possession of the haversack containing drugs was proven beyond reasonable doubt, and his silence at trial justified an adverse inference under s 196(2) CPC.
Goh Eng Hong v Management Corporation of Textile Centre And Another [2000] SGHC 97
The court assessed damages for personal injuries, specifically reducing awards for lower limb fractures and post-traumatic stress disorder based on precedent and the plaintiff's actual condition.
Radcoflex Australia Pty Ltd and Another v James Lim Hwa Chin and Another [2000] SGHC 96
The court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove authorship, citizenship, or residency of the authors of the works, and failed to establish that the defendants' machine was a reproduction of the plaintiffs' drawings.
Tiang Ming Sing v Datuk Ambrose Joseph Lee and Others [2000] SGHC 95
The court found that the agreements were moneylending transactions and that the plaintiff failed to establish agency, fiduciary duty, or negligence against the defendants.
RE Chan Yoo Tuck (Tony Chandra) [2000] SGHC 94
Analysis of [2000] SGHC 94, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2000-05-25.