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Public Prosecutor v Ng Peng Chong and another [2017] SGHC 99
In Public Prosecutor v Ng Peng Chong [2017] SGHC 99, the High Court convicted two accused of drug trafficking, rejecting their consumption defence due to inconsistent evidence. The court clarified that addiction does not override the presumption of trafficking when evidence of commercial intent exis
Otto Ventures Pte Ltd v ECYT Law LLC [2017] SGHC 98
In Otto Ventures Pte Ltd v ECYT Law LLC, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal profession - Solicitor's undertaking — Construction of undertaking, Arbitration — Security for costs.
Fu Loong Lithographer Pte Ltd and others v Mok Wing Chong (Tan Keng Lin and others, third parties) [2017] SGHC 97
In Fu Loong Lithographer Pte Ltd and others v Mok Wing Chong (Tan Keng Lin and others, third parties), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Strata Titles.
Ho Heng Leng (alias Foo Chee Kai) v Lodge, Kenneth George (litigation representative and administrator of the estate of Lodge, Vivien (alias Vivien Tsuji), deceased) (Lim Soon Wah Thomas, third party) [2017] SGHC 96
The court held that the plaintiff had proven on a balance of probabilities that the funds advanced to the deceased were a loan rather than a gift, and thus the estate was liable for repayment.
Ong Teck Soon (executor of the estate of Ong Kim Nang, deceased) v Ong Teck Seng and another [2017] SGHC 95
The legal burden of proof lies on the defendant to prove that the disposal of assets was authorised by the Testator when the defendant admits to dealing with the assets but pleads authorisation as a defence.
Public Prosecutor v Kusrini Bt Caslan Arja [2017] SGHC 94
In Public Prosecutor v Kusrini Bt Caslan Arja, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Tradewaves Ltd and others v Standard Chartered Bank and another suit [2017] SGHC 93
In Tradewaves Ltd and others v Standard Chartered Bank and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Duty of Care, Contract — Misrepresentation.
Benber Dayao Yu v Jacter Singh [2017] SGHC 92
The court held that the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) applies to online conduct and that the 'reasonable conduct' defence requires more than just having a personal viewpoint; it must be objectively reasonable in the circumstances.
Parakou Shipping Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Liu Cheng Chan and others [2017] SGHC 91
In Parakou Shipping Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Liu Cheng Chan and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Costs.
Lalwani Shalini Gobind and another v Lalwani Ashok Bherumal [2017] SGHC 90
In Lalwani Shalini Gobind and another v Lalwani Ashok Bherumal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and administration — Executors, Equity — Remedies.
Ang Cheng Guan Construction Pte Ltd v Corporate Residence Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 9
In Ang Cheng Guan Construction Pte Ltd v Corporate Residence Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and construction law — Dispute resolution.
Wolero Pte Ltd v Lim Arvin Sylvester [2017] SGHC 89
In Wolero Pte Ltd v Lim Arvin Sylvester, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Contract — Estoppel by convention.
Liew Soon Fook Michael and another v Yi Kai Development Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 88
In Liew Soon Fook Michael and another v Yi Kai Development Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Striking Out.
Public Prosecutor v Abdul Wahid Bin Ismail [2017] SGHC 87
The court held that the accused was guilty of trafficking in diamorphine and, in the absence of a certificate of substantive assistance from the Public Prosecutor, the mandatory death penalty must be imposed.
Public Prosecutor v Suhaimi Bin Said [2017] SGHC 86
In Public Prosecutor v Suhaimi Bin Said, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal law — Statutory offences.
Syed Ahmad Jamal Alsagoff (administrator of the estates of Syed Mohamad bin Hashim bin Mohamad Alhabshi and others) and others v Harun bin Syed Hussain Aljunied and others [2017] SGHC 85
In Syed Ahmad Jamal Alsagoff (administrator of the estates of Syed Mohamad bin Hashim bin Mohamad Alhabshi and others) and others v Harun bin Syed Hussain Aljunied and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Parties, Civil Procedure — Jurisdiction.
Perennial (Capitol) Pte Ltd and another v Capitol Investment Holdings Pte Ltd and other matters [2017] SGHC 84
In Perennial (Capitol) Pte Ltd and another v Capitol Investment Holdings Pte Ltd and other matters, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up, Insolvency law — Winding up.
Aries Telecoms (M) Bhd v ViewQwest Pte Ltd (Fiberail Sdn Bhd, third party) [2017] SGHC 83
In Aries Telecoms (M) Bhd v ViewQwest Pte Ltd (Fiberail Sdn Bhd, third party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Appeals.
Von Roll Asia Pte Ltd v Goh Boon Gay and others [2017] SGHC 82
In Von Roll Asia Pte Ltd v Goh Boon Gay and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors, Tort — Conspiracy.
Public Prosecutor v Mohd Ariffan bin Mohd Hassan [2017] SGHC 81
In Public Prosecutor v Mohd Ariffan bin Mohd Hassan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences.
Law Society of Singapore v Sum Chong Mun and another [2017] SGHC 80
In Law Society of Singapore v Sum Chong Mun and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — professional conduct.
Cristian Priwisata Yacob and another v Wibowo Boediono and another and another suit [2017] SGHC 8
In Cristian Priwisata Yacob and another v Wibowo Boediono and another and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages — Mitigation, Land — Registration of Title.
Public Prosecutor v Zamri Bin Mohd Tahir [2017] SGHC 79
In Public Prosecutor v Zamri Bin Mohd Tahir, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal law — Statutory offences.
First Asia Capital Investments Ltd v Société Générale Bank & Trust and another [2017] SGHC 78
In First Asia Capital Investments Ltd v Société Générale Bank & Trust and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Collateral contracts, Contract — Misrepresentation.