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Chan Chin Cheung v Chan Fatt Cheung and Others [2009] SGCA 62
In Chan Chin Cheung v Chan Fatt Cheung and Others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of proceedings.
Anwar Siraj and Another v Ting Kang Chung John [2009] SGCA 61
The court has inherent jurisdiction to strike out a notice of appeal that is served out of time, as service is an essential prerequisite for an appeal to come into existence.
Poh Soon Kiat v Desert Palace Inc (trading as Caesars Palace) [2009] SGCA 60
Case Details * Citation: [2009] SGCA 60 * Case Number: CA 113/2008; SUM 5512/2008; 1309/2009; 1312/2009 * Decision Date: 08 December 2009 * Court: Court of Appeal of Singapore * Coram: Chan Sek
TQ v TR and Another Appeal [2009] SGCA 6
In TQ v TR and Another Appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Choice of law, Family Law — Custody.
Bachoo Mohan Singh v Public Prosecutor and Other Applications [2009] SGCA 59
In Bachoo Mohan Singh v Public Prosecutor and Other Applications, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing.
Chandran a/l Subbiah v Dockers Marine Pte Ltd [2009] SGCA 58
In Chandran a/l Subbiah v Dockers Marine Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort, Employment Law.
ADF v Public Prosecutor [2009] SGCA 57
In ADF v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
AAG v Estate of AAH, deceased [2009] SGCA 56
In AAG v Estate of AAH [2009] SGCA 56, the Court of Appeal ruled that illegitimate children cannot claim maintenance under the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act. The Court affirmed that the Act is limited to legitimate children, urging legislative reform to address this legal anomaly.
Straits Advisors Pte Ltd v Behringer Holdings (Pte) Ltd and Another and Another Application [2009] SGCA 55
In Straits Advisors Pte Ltd v Behringer Holdings (Pte) Ltd and Another and Another Application, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure, Contract.
Chua Chian Ya v Music & Movements (S) Pte Ltd (formerly trading as M & M Music Publishing) [2009] SGCA 54
In Chua Chian Ya v Music & Movements (S) Pte Ltd [2009] SGCA 54, the Court of Appeal ruled that providing bare royalty summaries without granular detail constitutes a breach of contract, allowing the appellant to terminate the agreement and recover rights in the musical compositions.
City Chain Stores (S) Pte Ltd v Louis Vuitton Malletier [2009] SGCA 53
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in City Chain Stores (S) Pte Ltd v Louis Vuitton Malletier, ruling that the respondent failed to prove claims under the Trade Marks Act or passing off, clarifying that constituent elements of a mark do not automatically acquire distinctiveness as badges of orig
Goh Suan Hee v Teo Cher Teck [2009] SGCA 52
In Goh Suan Hee v Teo Cher Teck, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws, Tort.
Joseph Mathew and Another v Singh Chiranjeev and Another [2009] SGCA 51
In Joseph Mathew and Another v Singh Chiranjeev and Another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Formation, Land — Sale of land.
Ng Hock Kon v Sembawang Capital Pte Ltd [2009] SGCA 50
In Ng Hock Kon v Sembawang Capital Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Agency, Contract.
AmBank (M) Bhd v Yong Kim Yoong Raymond [2009] SGCA 5
In AmBank (M) Bhd v Yong Kim Yoong Raymond, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Foreign judgments, Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy.
Eng Hui Cheh David v Opera Gallery Pte Ltd [2009] SGCA 49
The court held that there was no evidence to prove that the respondent had misrepresented to the appellant that the sculpture was the only one available on the open market, and that the appellant's claim for breach of contract failed as the delivery of the specific sculpture was
Lim Eng Hock Peter v Lin Jian Wei and Another and Another Appeal [2009] SGCA 48
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeals in Lim Eng Hock Peter v Lin Jian Wei, setting aside the High Court decision. The Court ruled that qualified privilege is lost when defendants use half-truths to mislead, awarding the Appellant damages on an aggravated basis due to express malice.
Loo Chay Sit v Estate of Loo Chay Loo, deceased [2009] SGCA 47
In Loo Chay Sit v Estate of Loo Chay Loo, deceased, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Resulting trusts, Evidence — Proof of evidence.
Lim Wei Fong, Nicman v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
The court held that the chain of custody was established by DNA evidence on the packaging of the drugs, and that the defence of duress was unavailable as the threats did not compel the appellant to commit the offence and the appellant had voluntarily placed himself in the situati
Review Publishing Co Ltd and Another v Lee Hsien Loong and Another Appeal [2009] SGCA 46
In Review Publishing Co Ltd and Another v Lee Hsien Loong and Another Appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure, Tort.
Navigator Investment Services Ltd v Acclaim Insurance Brokers Pte Ltd [2009] SGCA 45
The Court of Appeal ruled that pre-action discovery and interrogatories remain available to parties under an arbitration agreement, provided they do not constitute an abuse of process. The court clarified that such procedures are not inherently incompatible with the International Arbitration Act.
Yickvi Realty Pte Ltd v Pacific Rover Pte Ltd [2009] SGCA 44
In Yickvi Realty Pte Ltd v Pacific Rover Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Easements.
Pang Rosaline v Chan Kong Chin [2009] SGCA 43
In Pang Rosaline v Chan Kong Chin, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial assets.
Tat Seng Machine Movers Pte Ltd v Orix Leasing Singapore Ltd [2009] SGCA 42
In Tat Seng Machine Movers Pte Ltd v Orix Leasing Singapore Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Bailment — Bailors, Civil Procedure — Pleadings.