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Parvaty d/o Raju and another v National University Hospital (S) Pte Ltd and another [2026] SGHC 7
The court held that medical professionals are not negligent if their actions are supported by a responsible body of medical opinion, and that the duty to advise patients on treatment options is governed by the patient's perspective on materiality, excluding obviously inappropriat
Chua Jun Yang v Kang May Teng Maria Olivia [2026] SGHC 63
In Chua Jun Yang v Kang May Teng Maria Olivia [2026] SGHC 63, the High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the District Judge's orders. The court dismissed the sexual assault claim, ruling the respondent failed to prove allegations on a balance of probabilities.
GC Lease Singapore Pte Ltd v Fonbell Solution Pte Ltd and others [2026] SGHC 14
A director can be personally liable for a tort committed by the company if he directed or procured the commission thereof, and the Said v Butt principle does not apply to torts such as deceit.
United Overseas Bank Ltd v Xu Yuanchen and another [2026] SGHCR 5
The court held that in assessing general damages for defamation of a corporate claimant, the court should consider the nature and gravity of the defamation, the standing of the parties, the mode and extent of publication, and the conduct of the defendant, while excluding the cour
Crystal Beauty Pte Ltd v Xu Jasmine and another [2025] SGHC 86
The High Court dismissed Crystal Beauty Pte Ltd's claim, ruling property agents not liable for floor area discrepancies. The court emphasized that agents acted reasonably and highlighted the necessity for independent buyer due diligence regarding unique property features.
Valency International Pte Ltd v JSW International Tradecorp Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHC 50
The High Court dismissed Valency International’s claims against JSW and Oldendorff but ruled in its favour against Unicorn for USD2.69m regarding cargo release without bills of lading. The case clarifies legal thresholds for implied agreements and conspiracy to injure in shipping disputes.
FirstCom Academy Pte Ltd v Oom Academy Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHC 266
The Singapore High Court dismissed a claim regarding restraint of trade clauses, ruling them void and unenforceable. The court held that general sales training does not establish a legitimate proprietary interest necessary to justify such restrictions.
Lee Hsueh Ching (alias Lee Sargeant Fiona) and another v Loh Kia Hui (Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd, third party) [2025] SGHC 258
In Lee Hsueh Ching v Loh Kia Hui [2025] SGHC 258, the High Court dismissed both the primary claim for professional negligence and the third-party claim against Bank Julius Baer. The court awarded indemnity costs to the defendant, clarifying the high threshold for shifting third-party litigation cost
Lim Wai Kit Jeff v Arumugam Alamuthu [2025] SGHC 254
The time for appeal in a bifurcated trial runs from the date the formal interlocutory judgment is entered, not from the date of the court's oral findings. A pedestrian standing on an expressway to direct traffic may not be in breach of the Expressway Traffic Rules if their action
Gurpreet Gill Maag and others v McKee, Ian [2025] SGHC 221
The court dismissed the claims for inducement of breach of contract, breach of confidentiality, malicious falsehood, and defamation, finding that the claimants failed to prove the elements of the torts or that the defendant's actions were protected by qualified privilege or fair
Yeo Xueli Celeste v Sin David and another [2025] SGHC 166
The court held that the claimant failed to establish a reasonable cause of action for dishonest assistance and conspiracy against the second defendant, as the pleaded facts did not support the existence of fiduciary duties or the requisite knowledge for dishonesty.
Ka Shin Technologies (S) Pte Ltd v The estate of Tan Kiat Lan, deceased (Integrated Power Solutions Pte Ltd and others, third parties) [2025] SGHC 160
The court held that while the plaintiff proved the existence of a fraudulent scheme, it failed to prove loss for the majority of transactions, and for the transactions where loss was proven, the plaintiff had already been fully compensated via a settlement agreement with a joint
Feida Bus Consortium Pte Ltd v Royal Autoz Exporter Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 141
In Feida Bus Consortium Pte Ltd v Royal Autoz Exporter Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms, Tort — Negligence.
Lee Say Yng v Lee Cheng Mui [2025] SGHC 126
The court held that a co-owner commits trespass by ouster when their conduct, objectively viewed, unequivocally denies the other co-owner's title or effectively prevents them from residing in the property.
Tao Yuegang v United Tec Construction Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 124
The court found that the Claimant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the alleged workplace accident occurred, and even if it had, the Defendant was not negligent.
Booi Yee Tze Diana v Lee Zhen Lin Anthony [2025] SGHC 111
The court found the defendant fully liable for negligence in a road traffic accident, rejecting the defendant's version of events and finding no contributory negligence on the part of the claimant.
POP Holdings Pte Ltd v Teo Ban Lim and others [2025] SGCA 51
The Transaction Date Rule is a second-order rule applicable only when the Valuation Method is employed; if the Valuation Method is inapposite, the court may assess loss directly without reference to a specific date.
Banque de Commerce et de Placements SA, DIFC Branch and another v China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp Ltd [2025] SGCA 33
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in Banque de Commerce et de Placements SA v China Aviation Oil, clarifying that the test for reliance in the tort of deceit is whether a misrepresentation played a 'real and substantial part' in inducing the representee, rejecting the 'proximate cause' test.
Kapital Fund SPC v Lee Tze Wee Andrew and another [2024] SGHC 289
A claim for conspiracy or inducement of breach of contract against a director of a company that breached a contract is barred by the Said v Butt principle unless the director breached personal fiduciary duties to the company. Furthermore, a non-party to a contract cannot be liabl
Farm to Fork Sdn Bhd v Adamas Sg Pte Ltd and another [2024] SGHC 286
The High Court dismissed Farm to Fork Sdn Bhd's claims for injunctive relief and equitable damages, ruling they were unfounded. The court partially allowed the defendants' counterclaims, ordering the plaintiff to pay $66,660, reinforcing the high threshold for awarding equitable damages.
Asia-Euro Capital SPV I LLP v Regulus Advisors Pte Ltd and others [2024] SGHC 279
The court dismissed the plaintiff's claims for misrepresentation and unlawful means conspiracy, finding that the alleged representations were not made and that the plaintiff failed to prove reliance or loss.
ACE Spring Investments Ltd v Balbeer Singh Mangat and another [2024] SGHC 277
The court dismissed the plaintiffs-in-counterclaim's claims for conspiracy and misrepresentation, finding that they failed to prove the existence of an unlawful act, a predominant intention to injure, or that the alleged misrepresentations were actionable.
Durairaj Santiran v Singapore Airlines Ltd [2024] SGHC 249
An employer is not liable for negligence if they have implemented a reasonable system of work and training to mitigate common workplace risks, and the claimant fails to prove the existence of a hazardous condition.
Choo Yew Liang Sebastian v Koh Yew Teck and another (Direct Asia Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd, third party) (Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd, intervener) [2024] SGHC 212
The court clarified the application of appellate intervention principles in the context of appeals from the State Courts to the High Court, and addressed the issue of causation in bifurcated personal injury proceedings.