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The “Jeil Crystal” [2024] SGHC 74
A former holder of a bill of lading who has endorsed and delivered the bill to the shipper divests itself of all rights of suit under the contract of carriage, and thus lacks standing to sue the carrier for breach of contract or duty.
Li See Kit Lawrence v Debate Association (Singapore) [2023] SGHC 154
The court held that an unincorporated association's disciplinary actions (a ban and notification to partners) were ultra vires its constitution and breached natural justice where the constitution lacked clear disciplinary powers and the member was denied a fair hearing.
Evergreen International SA v Volkswagen Group Singapore Pte Ltd and Others [2003] SGHC 142
An anti-suit injunction may be granted to restrain foreign proceedings where Singapore is the natural forum and the foreign proceedings are vexatious or oppressive, particularly where they undermine a limitation decree and fund properly constituted in Singapore.
ANIL SINGH GURM v J.S. YEH & CO & Anor
A solicitor is not negligent for failing to advise on the illegality of a nominee arrangement where the client has expressly confirmed they are purchasing the property in their own legal and beneficial capacity, and the solicitor has no actual or constructive knowledge of the und
Zweite Ms "Philippa Schulte" Shipping GmbH & Co KG & another v PSA Corp Ltd
A plaintiff in a negligence claim for property damage must prove legal ownership or possessory title to the property at the time of the damage.
DURAIRAJ SANTIRAN v SINGAPORE AIRLINES LIMITED
The court dismissed a negligence claim by a flight steward against his employer, finding that the claimant failed to prove the existence of a slippery area on the aircraft floor and that the employer had discharged its duty of care through adequate training and safety measures.