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The Law Society of Singapore v Amdad Hussein Lawrence [2000] SGHC 180
A solicitor convicted of a criminal offence involving dishonesty, such as theft, will almost invariably be struck off the roll as it implies a defect of character rendering them unfit for the profession.
Ng Chiat Boo and Another v Ng Kian Lee [2000] SGHC 18
The court found that the defendant breached the sale and purchase agreements and that the plea of misrepresentation was an afterthought. The court awarded interlocutory judgment to the plaintiffs with damages to be assessed.
Fong Ser Joo William v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 179
The court held that it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove a nexus between each receipt of gratification and a particular act; it suffices to demonstrate that the payments were made to purchase the recipient's servitude.
Khoo Tian Hock and Another v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (Khoo Siong Hui, Third Party) [2000] SGHC 178
In Khoo Tian Hock v OCBC [2000] SGHC 178, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim, ruling that customers owe an implied duty to take reasonable precautions to prevent fraud. The court held that failing to secure cheque books against a known risk of forgery constitutes a breach of this duty.
The Official Assignee of the Estate of Ng Eng Kiat, Bankrupt and Others v Heap Huat Rubber Company Sdn Bhd and Another [2000] SGHC 177
The court held that there was no evidence of fraud to vitiate the res judicata effect of a prior dismissal of an originating summons, and that the articles of association did not grant pre-emptive rights to existing shareholders for share transfers between members.
Wong Kai Woon alias Wong Kai Boon and Another v Wong Kong Hom alias Ng Kong Hom and Others [2000] SGHC 176
The judgment in [2000] SGHC 176 represents a significant judicial inquiry into the intersection of historical Chinese customary law and the modern rules of evidence within the Singapore legal system. At its core, the dispute concerned the distribution of the residuary estate of t
Jurong Readymix Concrete Pte Ltd v Kaki Bukit Industrial Park Pte Ltd (Chng Heng Tiu, Third Party) [2000] SGHC 174
A director who signs a guarantee without board consultation or authority, and without acting with reasonable diligence, breaches their fiduciary duties under s 157 of the Companies Act and is liable to indemnify the company for resulting losses.
Public Prosecutor v Loo Cheng Lip [2000] SGHC 173
In Public Prosecutor v Loo Cheng Lip [2000] SGHC 173, the court sentenced the accused to 15 years imprisonment and 18 strokes of the cane for rape and outrage of modesty against his domestic maid, highlighting the judiciary's stern stance on protecting vulnerable domestic workers.
Focus Electronics Pte Ltd v Touch Universal Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 172
In Focus Electronics Pte Ltd v Touch Universal Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 172, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' action, ruling that the defendants held a valid equitable interest in the property and were entitled to maintain their caveat, with costs awarded to the defendants.
Selvarajan James v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 171
The court held that the prosecution is not under a general duty to disclose witness statements to the defence in criminal proceedings, and that fresh evidence will only be admitted on appeal if it satisfies the three-fold test in Ladd v Marshall.
Credit Corporation (M) Bhd v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 170
Forfeiture of a vehicle used in the commission of an immigration offence under s 49(6) of the Immigration Act is mandatory once the conditions of the offence and the use of the vehicle are met, regardless of the innocence of the vehicle owner.
Kamla Lal Hiranand v Harilela Padma Hari and Others [2000] SGHC 17
Documents meant to be testamentary in character which do not comply with the Wills Act cannot become virtual wills by being regarded as declarations of trust.
The Law Society of Singapore v Disciplinary Committee [2000] SGHC 169
Solicitors who accept an invitation to be on a developer's panel for conveyancing services do not necessarily commit professional misconduct or touting, provided they do not participate in a scheme that unduly influences or coerces purchasers in their choice of solicitor.
MeesPierson NV v Bay Pacific (S) Pte Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 168
In MeesPierson NV v Bay Pacific (S) Pte Ltd, the High Court dismissed the bank's claim for restitution, ruling that a bank cannot recover funds paid under a letter of credit for forged documents if the presenter is innocent, emphasizing strict adherence to UCP 500 contractual obligations.
Public Prosecutor v Andy Sofiaan bin Rahmad [2000] SGHC 167
Where a respondent is sentenced for offences committed during the supervision period following release from a reformative training centre, the existing reformative training sentence ceases to have effect and the new reformative training sentence should commence on the date of con
L & M Concrete Specialists Pte Ltd v United Eng Contractors Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 166
An arbitration clause in a standard form contract is not incorporated into a subcontract by mere reference to the existence of the standard form document; clear and specific language is required to incorporate such a collateral agreement.
Wee Kah Lee v Silverdale Investment Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 165
In Wee Kah Lee v Silverdale Investment Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 165, the High Court dismissed a claim for immediate repayment of shareholder loans, ruling that repayment was impliedly tied to the completion of the joint venture project rather than being repayable on demand.
Kwan Peng Hong v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 164
The court held that there is no special legal status for female witnesses in sexual offence cases, and that corroboration is not a strict legal requirement, provided the evidence is unusually compelling or convincing.
Tang Hsiu Lan v Pua Ai Seok and Others [2000] SGHC 163
The court held that the plaintiff was precluded from asserting proprietary claims against the 1st to 3rd defendants because the issues had been or should have been canvassed in previous proceedings, and there was no evidence to support the imposition of a constructive trust.
Linda Lai Swee Lin v Public Service Commission [2000] SGHC 162
The court held that an application for judicial review by a public employee regarding termination of service may be maintainable if it raises an arguable case of public law, particularly where there are allegations of procedural impropriety or breach of natural justice.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Siew Lam and Another [2000] SGHC 161
Possession of a controlled drug is satisfied by knowledge of the existence of the thing itself, and ignorance or mistake as to its qualities (e.g. morphine vs heroin) is not an excuse.
Hong Huat Development Co (Pte) Ltd v Hiap Hong & Company Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 160
The court has the power to vary an arbitrator's award on costs after it has determined non-cost issues in the arbitration.
Luis Chang Soh v Comwealth Investments & Trading Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 16
The court granted a stay of proceedings in favour of a pending foreign action in Paris, applying the principle of forum non conveniens, as the plaintiff was found to be abusing the court process by initiating multiple actions to avoid the foreign jurisdiction.
Wee Soon Kim Anthony v The Law Society of Singapore [2000] SGHC 159
The Council of the Law Society has a duty to consider whether a complaint falls within s 85(1) of the Legal Profession Act, but it should not consider whether the complaint discloses a prima facie case.