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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
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.
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.
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.
The Development Bank of Singapore Ltd v Heng Holdings SEA (Pte) Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 7
The court held that an alleged oral agreement to forbear from calling upon banking facilities was a sham defence and, even if it existed, was not binding due to clauses in the facility agreements requiring amendments to be in writing.
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1938 v Goodview Properties Pte Ltd another [2000] SGHC 69
The management corporation cannot rely on s 116(1) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act to sue in contract on behalf of only some subsidiary proprietors who have direct agreements with the developer, unless those proprietors are specially affected by the defects in the common property
Public Prosecutor v Zhou Jian Guang and Another [2000] SGHC 68
The court held that in cases of kidnapping for ransom, parity of sentencing for accomplices is required unless there are material distinguishing features in their roles or personal circumstances.
Amus bin Pangkong v Jurong Shipyard Limited and Another [2000] SGHC 67
In Amus bin Pangkong v Jurong Shipyard Limited, the High Court reversed a lower court decision, ruling that the employer breached its statutory duty under the Factories Act. The court held that the burden of proving 'reasonably practicable' safety measures lies with the employer.
Public Prosecutor v Sim Teck Ho [2000] SGHC 66
Ignorance is not a defence to a charge of drug trafficking where the circumstances are highly suspicious and the accused had the opportunity to examine the contents of the package.
Re IDEAGLOBAL.COM Ltd [2000] SGHC 65
Section 391 of the Companies Act (Cap 50) does not apply to criminal proceedings, and the court has no jurisdiction to grant relief from prosecution for an offence under the Act.
Societe Generale v Statoil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 64
In Societe Generale v Statoil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 64, the Singapore High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim, ruling that the debtor's failure to pay was due to insolvency rather than a commercial dispute, emphasizing strict evidentiary standards for insolvency triggers.
Public Prosecutor v Chia Jin Hock [2000] SGHC 63
In Public Prosecutor v Chia Jin Hock [2000] SGHC 63, the court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for threatening police officers with a firearm. The judgment clarifies the interpretation of criminal intimidation and the strict sentencing under the Arms Offences Ac
Bank of China v Huang Ran-Chi alias Huang Ran-Chi Kibo [2000] SGHC 62
The court held that an appeal cannot be pursued by a person who is not a party to the proceedings and who is not an advocate and solicitor, and that a party cannot be joined to proceedings where the debt is admitted.
Public Prosecutor v Syed Yasser Arafat bin Shaik Mohamed [2000] SGHC 61
The court held that the prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was in possession of the drugs, and the accused failed to rebut the statutory presumptions by electing to remain silent.
Tan Khye Hua v Hong Chor Luan [2000] SGHC 6
The judgment in Tan Khye Hua v Hong Chor Luan represents a significant application of the "just and equitable" principle under Section 112 of the Women's Charter (Cap 353) within the context of a long-term marriage spanning over two decades. The dispute arose following the dissol
Public Prosecutor v Sharom bin Ahmad and Another [2000] SGHC 59
The court held that the accused were guilty of trafficking diamorphine based on possession and evidence of sale, and imposed the mandatory death sentence.
Noor Mohamed bin Mumtaz Shah v Apollo Enterprises Ltd (trading as Apollo Hotel Singapore) [2000] SGHC 58
The court held that in a redundancy situation, there is a presumption that a dismissal is on the ground of redundancy, and the onus shifts to the employer to rebut this presumption.
P Shanmugam v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 57
The court held that the totality principle does not preclude consecutive sentences for multiple offences under the Immigration Act, and that fines under s 57(1B) of the Immigration Act are to be imposed per individual offence rather than as a global punishment.
Tang Dynasty City Pte Ltd v Tan Seng Heng [2000] SGHC 56
A conditional approval from a lessor can constitute a 'Necessary Approval' under a sale agreement if the consent itself is granted, even if conditions are attached to that consent.