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Tai Kim San and Another v Lim Cher Kia [2000] SGHC 269
In Tai Kim San v Lim Cher Kia [2000] SGHC 269, the High Court dismissed claims against a director, ruling no fiduciary duty exists to disclose preliminary, conceptual IPO plans to shareholders divesting their interests. The court emphasized that directors are not bound to disclose speculative strate
Hyosung (HK) Ltd v Owners of the Ship or Vessel `Hilal I` [2000] SGHC 268
An error in the date of a charterparty referred to in a bill of lading is a typographical error that does not invalidate the incorporation of an arbitration clause, provided there is sufficient identification of the document.
Public Prosecutor v Adam bin Darsin [2000] SGHC 267
The court applied sentencing guidelines for paedophiles committing unnatural carnal intercourse, noting that fellatio and anal intercourse are not distinguishable under Section 377 of the Penal Code.
Hatton National Bank Ltd v Ocean Gourmet Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 266
In Hatton National Bank Ltd v Ocean Gourmet Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 266, the court dismissed the defendant's appeal, affirming summary judgment for the plaintiff. The ruling established that parties are estopped from challenging the validity of bills of exchange after benefiting from the transaction.
Sim Chiang Lee & Another v Lee Hock Chuan & Others [2000] SGHC 265
An owner who is not in occupation or control of tenanted premises is not liable for damage caused by fire spreading from those premises based on ownership alone.
Lim Choon Lai v Chew Kim Heng [2000] SGHC 264
In Lim Choon Lai v Chew Kim Heng, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Overseas-Chinese Bank Corporation Ltd v Tan Geok Ser and Another [2000] SGHC 263
A creditor is not under a duty to exercise a power of sale over mortgaged securities at any particular time, and express terms in a guarantee allowing for variations to the loan agreement without consent are enforceable.
Public Prosecutor v Koh Beng Oon [2000] SGHC 262
A pledge can be constituted as security for a contingent debt, and in the absence of an express prohibition in the contract, a pledgee has the right to sub-pledge the security.
Public Prosecutor v Netto Michael George [2000] SGHC 261
The court held that the complainant's evidence was unusually compelling and convincing, and that the accused's defence of consensual sexual intercourse was a fabrication.
Tan Poh Leng Stanley v Tang Boon Jek Jeffrey [2000] SGHC 260
Once an arbitrator has made a final award, they become functus officio and have no power to recall, reconsider, or reverse the substantive decision, except as provided by statute.
Buildspeed Construction Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Theme Corp Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 26
A transaction entered into by a company at an undervalue within the relevant time before winding up is voidable under s 329 of the Companies Act, mirroring the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act for individuals.
Itochu Steel Asia Pte Ltd v CV Wira Mustika Indah and Others [2000] SGHC 259
The plaintiffs' claim as drawers of bills of exchange failed because they did not prove payment on the bills as required by s 59(4) of the Bills of Exchange Act. The claim against the third defendant as an accommodation party failed because the plaintiffs were not holders for val
Cheng Thomas v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 258
The court held that reformative training was appropriate for a young offender who was of an unruly character and that consecutive terms of reformative training are wrong in principle.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Tiew Guay (f) and Another [2000] SGHC 256
The court held that possession is a state of affairs encompassing time, space, knowledge and control, and that drugs found in different locations can be amalgamated into a single charge of possession for trafficking.
Yap Boon Sim (intended administration of the estate of Goh Jik Lian, deceased) v Dr Lee Meng Kuan and Another [2000] SGHC 255
Section 20(4) of the Civil Law Act should be read disjunctively, meaning a dependant can commence proceedings if there is no executor/administrator, regardless of whether six months have elapsed since the death.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Ah Kit [2000] SGHC 254
In Public Prosecutor v Tan Ah Kit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Soil-Build (Pte) Ltd v Sin Yam Huat Investment Holding Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 253
The court held that the Architect's certificate is binding under the SIA Conditions in the absence of fraud or interference, and that the Plaintiffs were entitled to summary judgment on the certificate sum, subject to a stay pending the determination of the Defendants' countercla
Steelmet Pte Ltd v APL Co Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 252
To sue for conversion, a plaintiff must have had actual possession or an immediate right to possession at the time of the conversion.
Public Prosecutor v Ali bin Serti [2000] SGHC 251
Possession of drugs for the purpose of returning them to the owner constitutes possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
The Bank of East Asia Ltd v Tan Chin Mong Holdings (S) Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 250
In The Bank of East Asia Ltd v Tan Chin Mong Holdings, the High Court ruled that a settlement with one joint guarantor does not discharge others if rights are reserved. The court awarded the plaintiffs the balance of the debt, emphasizing that settlement deeds must reflect the parties' intent.
Indian Bank v Vishnu Dairy Farm Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 25
The court held that allegations of fraud in relation to letters of credit must be clearly established and that the defendants failed to show a defence with a real prospect of success to set aside a default judgment.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Wee Cheng [2000] SGHC 249
In Public Prosecutor v Lee Wee Cheng, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Denis Matthew Harte v Dr Tan Hun Hoe and Another [2000] SGHC 248
Denis Matthew Harte v Dr Tan Hun Hoe and Another [2000] SGHC 248 represents one of the most exhaustive judicial examinations of medical negligence in the context of urological surgery and male infertility treatment within the Singapore jurisdiction. Spanning a judgment of over 20
Quek Chiau Beng v Phua Swee Pah Jimmy [2000] SGHC 247
A gambling debt cannot spawn a cause of action and is unenforceable under s 5(2) of the Civil Law Act.