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Personal Automation Mart Pte Ltd v Tan Swe Sang [2000] SGHC 55
A director is in breach of fiduciary duty if they set up a competing business to divert a maturing corporate opportunity for which the company was actively negotiating, even after resignation.
Lim Sin Han Andy v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 54
The court held that national service is vital to the security of Singapore and requires servicemen to subordinate personal interests to the State, justifying a custodial sentence for absence without leave.
Institut Pasteur and Another v Genelabs Diagnostics Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 53
The court held that the Plaintiffs' patent for HIV-2 was valid and infringed by the Defendants, rejecting arguments of lack of novelty and inventive step, and finding that the Defendants' diagnostic kits infringed the patent claims.
Capital Realty Pte Ltd v Chip Thye Enterprises (Pte) Ltd [2000] SGHC 52
The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the defendant was the borrower of the loans, as the audit confirmation letter was rebutted by evidence suggesting the loans were made to Articon or Lee Chin Kian.
The "Teng He" [2000] SGHC 51
The court held that the defendants were 60% to blame for the collision due to negligent navigation in restricted visibility and failure to heed warnings.
Lee Yuen Hong v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 50
In Lee Yuen Hong v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 50, the High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, quashing her conviction for conspiracy to misappropriate funds due to the prosecution's failure to prove essential elements. The court also denied a motion to adduce fresh evidence.
Precious Wishes Limited v Sinoble Metalloy International (Pte) Ltd [2000] SGHC 5
Case Details * Citation: [2000] SGHC 5 * Case Number: Adm in Per 790/1998 * Decision Date: 10 January 2000 * Court: High Court of the Republic of Singapore * Coram: Judith Prakash J * Judgment Delivered
Architects Group Associates Pte Ltd v Grandlink Group Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 49
The court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove the alleged 3% fee agreement and that the parties had subsequently varied the agreement to a lump sum fee of $600,000. The plaintiffs were awarded fees based on quantum meruit as assessed by the court's expert.
Abex Centre Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 48
The court has wide discretion to order costs in criminal proceedings where the defence has been conducted 'extravagantly and unnecessarily'.
New Civilbuild Pte Ltd v Guobena Sendirian Berhad and Another [2000] SGHC 47
The court clarifies the application of O 59 r 19 of the Rules of Court 1997 regarding the award of costs for multiple counsel, emphasizing that such awards are exceptional and require complexity in facts or law.
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale v Sng Chee Hua [2000] SGHC 46
The court held that the bank's evidence in support of its summary judgment application was sufficient and that the defendant failed to establish illegality under the Banking Act or the Exchange Control Act of Malaysia.
Nam Kee Asphalt Pte Ltd v Chew Eu Hock Construction Co Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 45
The court held that 'Estimated Quantity' in a supply contract does not constitute a minimum quantity obligation, and that an exclusivity clause cannot be implied into a contract where it is not necessary for business efficacy.
Djuric and Others v Toshali Marketing Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 44
An appeal against an order for security for costs is not automatically stayed by the order itself, and the appellate court has the inherent jurisdiction to regulate its own procedure regarding the hearing of such an appeal.
Public Prosecutor v Christopher S/O M P Nathan [2000] SGHC 43
The court held that the Complainant's testimony was credible despite her borderline intelligence, and that the Accused's defence of consent was unbelievable and contradicted by his failure to raise it in his earlier statements.
Mak Seng Fook v Lin Kao Chi and Another [2000] SGHC 42
The court upheld the summary judgment granted to the plaintiff for monies owed under an oral agreement, rejecting the defendants' contention that the first defendant acted only as an agent for a third party.
Public Prosector v Chan Choon Wai [2000] SGHC 41
The court held that the defence of provocation was not available as the accused over-reacted to mild provocation and failed to display the self-control expected of an ordinary person.
Tan Kong Kar and Another v Bonsel Development Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 40
Clause 10 of the option agreement imposed an absolute obligation on the defendants to remove the caveat, and failure to do so constituted a breach of contract.
Tan Sai Tiang v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 4
In Tan Sai Tiang v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 4, the High Court reduced the appellant's sentence from two years to 18 months. The court ruled that the trial judge failed to give sufficient weight to full restitution and placed undue emphasis on the number of charges over relative culpability.
Ng Ai Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 39
A criminal motion under s 60 of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act must clearly articulate the specific order sought and satisfy the statutory requirements of public interest and legal necessity; it cannot be used as a 'backdoor appeal'.
Public Prosecutor v Loganatha Venkatesan and Others [2000] SGHC 38
The court held that the three accused were guilty of murder based on common intention to kill the victim.
Gema Metal Ceilings (Far East) Pte Ltd v Iwatani Techno Construction (M) Sdn Bhd [2000] SGHC 37
In Gema Metal Ceilings v Iwatani Techno Construction, the court ruled the plaintiffs breached their contract to design a proper ceiling system. The defendants were awarded damages, and the plaintiffs were ordered to pay costs, establishing that defect warranties do not preclude legal action.
Nomura Regionalisation Venture Fund Ltd v Ethical Investments Ltd [2000] SGHC 36
The court has a wide discretion to extend time for service of a notice of appeal under O 3 r 4 of the Rules of Court, and a solicitor's mistake is a factor that may be taken into account in exercising this discretion.
Law Society of Singapore v Ng Chee Sing [2000] SGHC 35
In Law Society of Singapore v Ng Chee Sing [2000] SGHC 35, the Court of Three Judges ordered the respondent to be struck off the roll. The court held that dishonesty and lack of integrity warrant permanent removal, rejecting pleas of inexperience and emphasizing the protection of public interest.
Arul Chandran v William J. Gartshore and Others [2000] SGHC 34
General damages for mental distress and loss of reputation are not recoverable for breach of contract, except in exceptional circumstances.