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Huang Liping v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGCA 43
In Huang Liping v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Criminal references.
Nam Hong Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd v Kori Construction (S) Pte Ltd [2016] SGCA 42
The Court of Appeal ruled that subcontractors are not required to hold a specialist builder's licence under the Building Control Act. The decision confirms that claims for payment by unlicensed subcontractors are not precluded by s 29B(4), provided a licensed builder is in the chain.
AUA v ATZ [2016] SGCA 41
In AUA v ATZ, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Matrimonial assets, Family law — Child.
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 3322 v Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd and another [2016] SGCA 40
In Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 3322 v Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Architects, Engineers and Surveyors.
The "Chem Orchid" and another matter [2016] SGCA 4
An appeal against a judge's refusal to strike out an action commenced by a writ of summons is precluded by s 34(1)(a) of the SCJA read with para (e) of the Fourth Schedule, meaning no appeal lies to the Court of Appeal without leave.
Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi [2016] SGCA 39
In Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Divorce, Conflict of laws — Recognition of foreign divorce judgment.
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 3322 v Mer Vue Developments Pte Ltd [2016] SGCA 38
In Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 3322 v Mer Vue Developments Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Pleadings, Civil Procedure — Limitation.
Kho Jabing v Attorney-General [2016] SGCA 37
In Kho Jabing v Attorney-General, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Res judicata — Abuse of process, Constitutional Law — Equality before the law.
Kho Jabing v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGCA 36
In Kho Jabing v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Courts and Jurisdiction — Court of Appeal.
TDT v TDS and another appeal and another matter [2016] SGCA 35
In TDT v TDS and another appeal and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial assets, Family Law — Maintenance.
Chee Hock Keng v Chu Sheng Temple [2016] SGCA 34
In Chee Hock Keng v Chu Sheng Temple, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Singsung Pte Ltd v LG 26 Electronics Pte Ltd (trading as L S Electrical Trading) [2016] SGCA 33
In Singsung Pte Ltd v LG 26 Electronics Pte Ltd [2016] SGCA 33, the Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Singsung regarding passing off and copyright infringement. The case clarifies the discretionary nature of relief for groundless threats under the Copyright Act and emphasizes proportionality in IP l
Grains and Industrial Products Trading Pte Ltd v Bank of India and another [2016] SGCA 32
In Grains and Industrial Products Trading Pte Ltd v Bank of India and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Bills of Exchange and Other Negotiable Instruments — Letter of credit transactions, Agency — Duties of Agent.
Clearlab SG Pte Ltd v Ma Zhi and another [2016] SGCA 31
Leave to appeal is required under s 34(2)(b) of the SCJA for an appeal that concerns only the question of costs, even if the appellant has separately appealed against the substantive merits of the same matter.
Su Emmanuel v Emmanuel Priya Ethel Anne and another [2016] SGCA 30
In Su Emmanuel v Emmanuel Priya Ethel Anne and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Equity — Equitable Accounting, Land — Tenancy in Common.
Kosui Singapore Pte Ltd v Thangavelu [2016] SGCA 3
In Kosui Singapore Pte Ltd v Thangavelu, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Appeals.
Roslan bin Bakar v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGCA 29
In Roslan bin Bakar v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Courts and Jurisdiction — Court of Appeal, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Adducing fresh evidence post-appeal.
Singapore Swimming Club v Koh Sin Chong Freddie [2016] SGCA 28
The Court of Appeal allowed the Singapore Swimming Club's appeal against Koh Sin Chong Freddie, ruling he breached fiduciary duties by procuring legal expense payments despite a conflict of interest. He was ordered to make full restitution of $1,520,685.44 plus interest and costs.
SGB Starkstrom Pte Ltd v Commissioner for Labour [2016] SGCA 27
In SGB Starkstrom Pte Ltd v Commissioner for Labour, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Administrative Law — Judicial review, Employment Law — Work Injury Compensation Act.
Arab Banking Corp (B.S.C.) v Boustead Singapore Ltd [2016] SGCA 26
A guarantor bank acts fraudulently in the reckless sense if it honours a demand it knows or ought to know is invalid, and it is not entitled to be indemnified by the account party in such circumstances.
CHNG HEOW HO @ VICTOR CHNG v ROGER CHNG CHOON MING
The court found that the purported agreement for equal distribution of profits among the brothers was not formed, and that the restructuring agreement effectively extinguished any claims to the family funds.
The Audience Motivation Company Asia Pte Ltd v AMC Live Group China (S) Pte Ltd [2016] SGCA 25
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in The Audience Motivation Company Asia v AMC Live Group China, ruling in favor of the Appellant on trade mark infringement and passing off. The court clarified that the 'own name' defense is not a standalone shield against objective misrepresentation.
Lian Kok Hong v Lian Bee Leng and another [2016] SGCA 24
In Lian Kok Hong v Lian Bee Leng and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and Wills — Testamentary Capacity.
Chan Siew Lee Jannie v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [2016] SGCA 23
In Chan Siew Lee Jannie v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy, Civil Procedure — Extension of Time.