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ACB v Thomson Medical Pte Ltd and others [2017] SGCA 20
In ACB v Thomson Medical Pte Ltd and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Negligence, Damages — Punitive damages.
Public Prosecutor v BAB [2017] SGCA 2
In Public Prosecutor v BAB, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Statutory interpretation — Penal statutes.
Vinod Kumar Ramgopal Didwania v Hauslab Design & Build Pte Ltd [2017] SGCA 19
In Vinod Kumar Ramgopal Didwania v Hauslab Design & Build Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Statutes and Regulations, Building and Construction Law — Building and Construction Contracts.
Norasharee bin Gous v Public Prosecutor and another appeal and another matter [2017] SGCA 17
In Norasharee bin Gous v Public Prosecutor and another appeal and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal.
Harven a/l Segar v Public Prosecutor [2017] SGCA 16
In Harven a/l Segar v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal.
XBW v XBX & Anor
The court held that an interim independent administrator should be appointed pending the resolution of a probate action to maintain the status quo and preserve the estate's movable assets.
TNL v TNK and another appeal and another matter [2017] SGCA 15
In TNL v TNK and another appeal and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Appeals, Civil Procedure — Costs.
WQT v WQU
The court remitted the matter to the trial judge to receive new evidence regarding serious allegations and varied the access order to five hours while maintaining supervision for 12 months.
TMO v TMP [2017] SGCA 14
In TMO v TMP [2017] SGCA 14, the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court has jurisdiction to grant financial relief under the Women's Charter to Muslim parties following an overseas divorce, provided the Syariah Court lacks the authority to divide matrimonial assets.
Tan Yok Koon v Tan Choo Suan and another and other appeals [2017] SGCA 13
In Tan Yok Koon v Tan Choo Suan and another and other appeals, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Express trusts, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
WWI v WWJ
The court held that the operative date for ascertaining the pool of matrimonial assets is the date of interim judgment, and that assets acquired during the marriage using matrimonial funds are matrimonial assets regardless of whether they were acquired after separation.
Obeng Comfort v Public Prosecutor [2017] SGCA 12
In Obeng Comfort v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law -Statutory offences -Misuse of Drugs Act.
WWG v WWH
An injunction to restrain a spouse from disposing of a matrimonial asset will only be granted if the applicant can show prejudice, specifically that there are insufficient remaining assets to satisfy the likely division proportion in their favour.
Goh Lay Khim and others v Isabel Redrup Agency Pte Ltd and another appeal [2017] SGCA 11
The decision in Goh Lay Khim and others v Isabel Redrup Agency Pte Ltd and another appeal [2017] SGCA 11 represents a definitive statement by the Court of Appeal on the "effective cause" doctrine in agency law and the boundaries of privilege in the law of defamation. The dispute
Quek Kwee Kee Victoria (executor of the estate of Quek Kiat Siong, deceased) and another v American International Assurance Co Ltd and another [2017] SGCA 10
The Court of Appeal ruled that a death by medication overdose constitutes an 'accident' under insurance policies unless the insurer proves the deceased intended or expected harm. The court overturned the lower decision, finding insufficient evidence of suicide, and awarded the estate the assured sum
Chiang Shirley v Chiang Dong Pheng [2017] SGCA 1
In Chiang Shirley v Chiang Dong Pheng, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Judgments and Orders.
Chng Weng Wah v Goh Bak Heng [2016] SGCA 9
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in Chng Weng Wah v Goh Bak Heng [2016] SGCA 9, ruling that the doctrine of laches barred the respondent's claim. The court held that equitable protection against laches does not apply to commercial joint ventures where delay has caused a loss of evidence.
Mok Kah Hong v Zheng Zhuan Yao [2016] SGCA 8
In Mok Kah Hong v Zheng Zhuan Yao, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contempt of Court — Civil contempt, Contempt of Court — Court's powers.
WSY v WSX
The court held that the global assessment methodology should be applied to the division of matrimonial assets, and that the marriage was a long single-income marriage where equal division was a just and equitable starting point.
Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction Pte Ltd [2016] SGCA 7
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction Pte Ltd, setting aside previous judgments and ordering the release of $640,816.32 to the Appellant, affirming that architect certificates can be challenged in cases of manifest irregularity.
Masoud Rahimi bin Mehrzad v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2016] SGCA 69
In Masoud Rahimi bin Mehrzad v Public Prosecutor and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law -Statutory offences -Misuse of Drugs Act.
Yap Son On v Ding Pei Zhen [2016] SGCA 68
In Yap Son On v Ding Pei Zhen, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms.
Prabagaran a/l Srivijayan v Public Prosecutor and other matters [2016] SGCA 67
In Prabagaran a/l Srivijayan v Public Prosecutor and other matters, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Constitutional Law — Remedies, Constitutional Law — Judicial Power.
Sudha Natrajan v The Bank of East Asia Ltd [2016] SGCA 66
In Sudha Natrajan v The Bank of East Asia Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Deeds and Other Instruments — Deed.