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The "Bunga Melati 5" [2012] SGCA 46
Analysis of [2012] SGCA 46, a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore on 2012-08-21.
Tan Eng Hong v Attorney-General [2012] SGCA 45
In Tan Eng Hong v Attorney-General, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of CIVIL PROCEDURE — Striking out, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Equal protection of the law.
Pathip Selvan s/o Sugumaran v Public Prosecutor [2012] SGCA 44
In Pathip Selvan s/o Sugumaran v PP [2012] SGCA 44, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, substituting a murder conviction with culpable homicide not amounting to murder after finding the partial defence of grave and sudden provocation was successfully established.
Als Memasa and another v UBS AG [2012] SGCA 43
In Als Memasa v UBS AG [2012] SGCA 43, the Court of Appeal allowed the appellants to amend their claim regarding unauthorized Russian bond purchases. The ruling clarifies that non-reliance clauses do not shield banks from liability for unauthorized transactions where client affirmation was uninforme
Mano Vikrant Singh v Cargill TSF Asia Pte Ltd [2012] SGCA 42
A forfeiture-for-competition clause that operates on vested benefits constitutes a restraint of trade, as it effectively restrains an employee from competing by threatening the forfeiture of vested rights.
Foo Jee Seng and others v Foo Jhee Tuang and another [2012] SGCA 41
In Foo Jee Seng v Foo Jhee Tuang [2012] SGCA 41, the Court of Appeal ruled that a trustee's power to postpone property sales is not absolute. The court ordered the immediate sale of the property and mandated that the trustee provide full accounts, emphasizing the duty to act for beneficiaries.
Wan Lai Cheng v Quek Seow Kee and another appeal and another matter [2012] SGCA 40
In Wan Lai Cheng v Quek Seow Kee and another appeal and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law.
DJP & 2 Ors v DJO
An arbitral award may be set aside for breach of natural justice where the tribunal's extensive and unthinking reproduction of material from parallel arbitrations gives rise to a reasonable apprehension of apparent bias and demonstrates a failure to independently apply its mind t
Lee Wei Kong (by his litigation representative Lee Swee Chit) v Ng Siok Tong [2012] SGCA 4
In Lee Wei Kong v Ng Siok Tong [2012] SGCA 4, the Court of Appeal adjusted personal injury damages, increasing awards for future earnings and psychiatric care, and allowing a claim for a caregiver's pre-trial loss of income, emphasizing the need for rigorous evidentiary support.
Smile Inc Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd v Lui Andrew Stewart [2012] SGCA 39
In Smile Inc Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd v Lui Andrew Stewart, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Employment Law — restraint of trade.
Lee Wee Ching v Wang Piao
The court established a three-stage analytical framework for determining applications to amend pleadings post-summary judgment, emphasizing that such amendments should be granted sparingly to maintain finality.
Ching Mun Fong v Standard Chartered Bank [2012] SGCA 38
In Ching Mun Fong v Standard Chartered Bank, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Discovery of documents.
Khoo Jeffrey and others v Life Bible-Presbyterian Church and others [2012] SGCA 37
In Khoo Jeffrey and others v Life Bible-Presbyterian Church and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Charities — Charitable Trusts.
OMG Holdings Pte Ltd v Pos Ad Sdn Bhd [2012] SGCA 36
In OMG Holdings Pte Ltd v Pos Ad Sdn Bhd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Pleadings, Restitution — Unjust enrichment.
PT Prima International Development v Kempinski Hotels SA and other appeals [2012] SGCA 35
In PT Prima International Development v Kempinski Hotels SA and other appeals, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Award.
Chan Ah Beng v Liang and Sons Holdings (S) Pte Ltd and another application [2012] SGCA 34
In Chan Ah Beng v Liang and Sons Holdings (S) Pte Ltd and another application, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Damages — Measure of damages.
Wee Siew Bock and another v Chan Yuen Yee Alexia Eve and another appeal [2012] SGCA 33
In Wee Siew Bock and another v Chan Yuen Yee Alexia Eve and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of LAND — Easements, RES JUDICATA.
Goh Sin Huat Electrical Pte Ltd v Ho See Jui (trading as Xuanhua Art Gallery) and another [2012] SGCA 32
An appellate court will only interfere with a trial judge's apportionment of liability if there is an error in principle, misapprehension of facts, or if the decision is plainly wrong.
Poh Huat Heng Corp Pte Ltd and others v Hafizul Islam Kofil Uddin [2012] SGCA 31
In Poh Huat Heng Corp Pte Ltd and others v Hafizul Islam Kofil Uddin, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Judgments and Orders, Damages — Assessment.
AOS v Estate of AOT, deceased [2012] SGCA 30
In AOS v Estate of AOT, deceased, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and administration.
AQS v AQR [2012] SGCA 3
In AQS v AQR, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial assets, Family Law — Maintenance.
Public Prosecutor v Mas Swan bin Adnan and another appeal [2012] SGCA 29
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeals of Mas Swan bin Adnan and Roshamima, ruling that the trial judge erred by failing to consider an 'Alternative Defence' regarding the accused's state of mind. The capital conviction for importing diamorphine was set aside and substituted with a lesser charge.
BS Mount Sophia Pte Ltd v Join-Aim Pte Ltd [2012] SGCA 28
In BS Mount Sophia Pte Ltd v Join-Aim Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Credit and security.
Master Marine AS v Labroy Offshore Ltd and others [2012] SGCA 27
In Master Marine AS v Labroy Offshore Ltd and others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Credit and Security — Performance bonds.