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Surindar Singh s/o Jaswant Singh v Sita Jaswant Kaur [2014] SGCA 37
The Court of Appeal upheld the parties' settlement agreement, ruling that it was not manifestly disadvantageous. The court affirmed the validity of the asset division, emphasizing party autonomy and the high threshold required to set aside binding matrimonial settlement agreements.
Chan Yuen Lan v See Fong Mun [2014] SGCA 36
In Chan Yuen Lan v See Fong Mun, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Resulting Trusts, Trusts — Constructive Trusts.
Alliance Concrete Singapore Pte Ltd v Sato Kogyo (S) Pte Ltd [2014] SGCA 35
The doctrine of frustration applies where a supervening event, without fault of either party, renders contractual obligations radically different from those contemplated. The unavailability of a mutually contemplated source of supply can frustrate a contract.
Anwar Patrick Adrian and another v Ng Chong & Hue LLC and another [2014] SGCA 34
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, finding the respondents in breach of their implied retainer and negligent in their advisory duties. The court remitted the assessment of the settlement's reasonableness to the trial judge, ordering damages be held pending an Official Assignee investigation.
James Raj s/o Arokiasamy v Public Prosecutor [2014] SGCA 33
In James Raj s/o Arokiasamy v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Criminal references.
Muhammad Ridzuan bin Md Ali v Public Prosecutor and other matters [2014] SGCA 32
In Muhammad Ridzuan bin Md Ali v Public Prosecutor and other matters, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory Offences, Criminal Law — Complicity.
Lai Wai Keong Eugene v Loo Wei Yen [2014] SGCA 31
In Lai Wai Keong Eugene v Loo Wei Yen, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages.
Fu Loong Lithographer Pte Ltd and others v Mok Wai Hoe and another and another matter [2014] SGCA 30
In Fu Loong Lithographer Pte Ltd and others v Mok Wai Hoe and another and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of LAND — Strata Titles.
Lam Hwa Engineering & Trading Pte Ltd v Yang Qiang [2014] SGCA 3
In Lam Hwa Engineering & Trading Pte Ltd v Yang Qiang, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Costs, Legal Profession — Duties.
Teo Chong Nghee Patrick and others v Han Cheng Fong and another appeal [2014] SGCA 29
In Teo Chong Nghee Patrick and others v Han Cheng Fong and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of COMPANIES — Directors, TORT — Conspiracy.
Ting Siew May v Boon Lay Choo and another [2014] SGCA 28
In Ting Siew May v Boon Lay Choo [2014] SGCA 28, the Court of Appeal ruled that contracts formed for illegal purposes are void and unenforceable, rejecting the 'reliance principle' as a means to bypass public policy against illegality.
Sandz Solutions (Singapore) Pte Ltd and others v Strategic Worldwide Assets Ltd and others [2014] SGCA 27
In Sandz Solutions (Singapore) Pte Ltd and others v Strategic Worldwide Assets Ltd and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of CIVIL PROCEDURE — Witnesses, Companies — Shares.
Sheagar s/o T M Veloo v Belfield International (HongKong) Ltd [2014] SGCA 26
In Sheagar s/o T M Veloo v Belfield International (HongKong) Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Credit and Security — Money and Moneylenders, Contract — Illegality and Public Policy.
Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC [2014] SGCA 25
Case Details * Citation: [2014] SGCA 25 * Case Number: Civil Appeals Nos 68, 69, 70 and 71 of 2013 * Decision Date: 16 May 2014 * Court: Court of Appeal of Singapore * Coram: Sundaresh Menon
Burgundy Global Exploration Corp v Transocean Offshore International Ventures Ltd and another appeal [2014] SGCA 24
In Burgundy Global Exploration Corp v Transocean Offshore International Ventures Ltd and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages, Civil Procedure — Service.
Au Wai Pang v Attorney-General and another matter [2014] SGCA 23
In Au Wai Pang v Attorney-General and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure.
Ho Kang Peng v Scintronix Corp Ltd (formerly known as TTL Holdings Ltd) [2014] SGCA 22
In Ho Kang Peng v Scintronix Corp Ltd (formerly known as TTL Holdings Ltd), the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors.
Dynasty Line Limited (in liquidation) v Sukamto Sia and another and another appeal [2014] SGCA 21
In Dynasty Line Limited (in liquidation) v Sukamto Sia and another and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors, Limitation of Actions — Equity and limitation of actions.
Thery Patrice Roger v Tan Chye Tee [2014] SGCA 20
In Thery Patrice Roger v Tan Chye Tee, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial Assets, Family Law — Maintenance.
Cupid Jewels Pte Ltd v Orchard Central Pte Ltd and another appeal [2014] SGCA 2
In Cupid Jewels Pte Ltd v Orchard Central Pte Ltd and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of CIVIL PROCEDURE — Ex-parte application, LANDLORD AND TENANT — Distress for rent.
Olivine Capital Pte Ltd and another v Chia Chin Yan and another matter [2014] SGCA 19
In Olivine Capital Pte Ltd and another v Chia Chin Yan and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Summary Judgment, Contract — Interpretation.
Koh Lau Keow and others v Attorney-General [2014] SGCA 18
In Koh Lau Keow v Attorney-General [2014] SGCA 18, the Court of Appeal declared a trust void, ruling it failed as a charitable trust because it included non-charitable purposes that were not merely ancillary. The property was restored to the appellant as the sole beneficial owner.
Sivakumar s/o Selvarajah v Public Prosecutor [2014] SGCA 17
In Sivakumar s/o Selvarajah v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal law — Offences.
KS Energy Services Ltd v BR Energy (M) Sdn Bhd [2014] SGCA 16
The Singapore Court of Appeal in KS Energy Services Ltd v BR Energy (M) Sdn Bhd [2014] SGCA 16 allowed the appeal, finding that KSE had not breached its "all reasonable endeavours" obligation under a joint venture agreement. The High Court's decision finding a breach was overturned.