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Ong Bee Nah v Won Siew Wan (Yong Tian Choy, Third Party) [2005] SGHC 52
The court held that a criminal conviction is admissible in civil proceedings under s 45A of the Evidence Act as evidence of the facts constituting the offence, though not conclusive, and that there is no general duty for a driver to slow down at a junction when the traffic lights
Goh Chok Tong v Chee Soon Juan (No 2) [2005] SGHC 3
The court assessed damages for defamation, noting that the defendant's conduct in making false allegations and his subsequent bad faith in legal proceedings warranted a higher award than previous precedents.
Saatchi & Saatchi Pte Ltd and Others v Tan Hun Ling (Clarke Quay Pte Ltd, Third Party) [2005] SGHC 232
In Saatchi & Saatchi v Tan Hun Ling [2005], the High Court held both the tenant and landlord liable for fire damage, apportioning 50% liability to the landlord. The court ruled that specific lease terms override general maintenance clauses regarding specialized exhaust systems.
Nation Fittings (M) Sdn Bhd v Oystertec Plc and Another Suit [2005] SGHC 225
In Nation Fittings (M) Sdn Bhd v Oystertec Plc [2005] SGHC 225, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's passing off claims, revoked their trade marks for non-use, and issued an injunction against the plaintiff for making groundless threats under the Trade Marks Act.
Sim Cheng Soon v BT Engineering Pte Ltd and Another [2005] SGHC 223
In Sim Cheng Soon v BT Engineering Pte Ltd [2005] SGHC 223, the High Court dismissed a claim for workplace injury damages. The court ruled the defendants were not liable, finding no breach of duty as the hazard was not concealed and the plaintiff failed to prove his version of the accident.
Lee Kuan Yew v Chee Soon Juan (No 2) [2005] SGHC 2
The court assessed damages for defamation in a case where the defendant had made serious allegations of dishonesty against a senior government official and failed to substantiate his defences.
Koh Swee Hoon Joanna Ophelia v Yeo Hee Chong [2005] SGHC 190
A driver who leaves a stationary vehicle on an expressway in a position that creates a foreseeable risk of danger to other road users is negligent, but the plaintiff may be contributorily negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout.
Tan Chor Chuan and Others v Tan Yeow Hiang Kenneth and Others [2005] SGHC 177
In Tan Chor Chuan v Tan Yeow Hiang Kenneth [2005] SGHC 177, the court dismissed the defamation claim. While the defendants failed to establish qualified privilege due to disproportionate publication, the successful defence of justification served as a complete bar to liability.
Lim Kau Tee and Another v Lee Kay Li [2005] SGHC 162
Case Details * Citation: [2005] SGHC 162 * Case Number: Suit 499 of 2004 * Decision Date: 1 September 2005 * Court: High Court of the Republic of Singapore * Coram: Lai Siu Chiu J * Judgment Delivered
Tan Siok Yee (suing by the committee of the person and estate, Liew Chee Kong) and Others v Chong Voon Kee Ivan [2005] SGHC 157
In Tan Siok Yee v Chong Voon Kee Ivan [2005] SGHC 157, the court apportioned 50% liability to both the pedestrian and the driver. The ruling highlights the reciprocal duty of care in road accidents, emphasizing that both parties must remain vigilant to avoid collisions during reversing maneuvers.
JU and Another v See Tho Kai Yin [2005] SGHC 140
The court held that a doctor's duty of care to a patient does not commence until the first consultation, and that the standard of care is governed by the Bolam test. Furthermore, the court found that wrongful life claims are contrary to public policy.
Icadam Technologies Sdn Bhd and Others v CAD-IT Consultants (Asia) Pte Ltd and Others [2005] SGHC 130
The court held that the second defendant defamed the plaintiffs by making false allegations of intellectual property infringement to a client, and that the first defendant was vicariously liable for these statements.
Khoo Bee Keong v Ang Chun Hong and Another [2005] SGHC 128
The court found the bus driver 80% liable and the pedestrian 20% liable for contributory negligence in a traffic accident.
Chew Kim Kee v Kertar and Co [2004] SGHC 95
Case Details * Citation: [2004] SGHC 95 * Case Number: Suit 1263/2002/Y * Decision Date: 08 May 2004 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Belinda Ang Saw Ean J * Judgment Delivered By: Belinda
Cheong Gim Fah and Another v Murugian s/o Rangasamy [2004] SGHC 93
The court assessed dependency claims for the deceased's dependants, determining that savings do not affect dependency claims and applying a 23% reduction to children's dependency due to the mother's income.
Samwoh Resources Pte Ltd v Lee Ah Poh [2004] SGHC 83
The normal measure of damages for fraudulent misrepresentation is to put the plaintiff in the position they would have been in had the misrepresentation not been made.
Noor Mohammed Bin Yusoff Ali v Tan Chee Ning [2004] SGHC 82
The court assessed damages for a plaintiff who suffered a hip injury in a road traffic accident, awarding compensation for pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, future medical expenses, and special damages.
China Construction (South Pacific) Development Co Pte Ltd v Shao Hai [2004] SGHC 59
The Court of Appeal overturned a negligence finding against China Construction (South Pacific) Development Co, ruling that employers are not liable for injuries resulting from an employee's spontaneous, unforeseeable misconduct. The judgment clarifies the limits of an employer's duty of care.
Polar Arts of Asia Pte Ltd v Hotline KTV Karaoke Lounge Pte Ltd and Another [2004] SGHC 53
In assessing damages for damaged goods, the court should award the sum that puts the plaintiff in the position they would have been in had the tort not been committed, based on the reduction in market value.
United Project Consultants Pte Ltd v Leong Kwok Onn [2004] SGHC 276
The court held that an auditor and tax agent does not owe a duty to discover a client's own deliberate tax evasion, and that the client is barred from recovery by the maxim ex turpi causa non oritur actio.
Cycle and Carriage Motor Dealer Pte Ltd v Hong Leong Finance Ltd [2004] SGHC 274
A PARF certificate is a chattel capable of conversion, and the hire purchase company has an immediate right of possession to it upon the hirer's breach.
Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David and Others [2004] SGHC 253
The court held that the defendants successfully established the defences of justification, fair comment, and qualified privilege in a defamation action concerning comments made about a minority shareholder's conduct.
Euan Murugasu v Singapore Airlines Ltd [2004] SGHC 24
The court assessed damages for personal injuries sustained by a surgeon, including pain and suffering, pre-trial loss of earnings, and future loss of earnings, based on medical evidence of cervical spine injury.
Loh Luan Choo Betsy (alias Loh Baby) (administratrix of the estate of Lim Him Long) and Others v Foo Wah Jek [2004] SGHC 230
In Loh Luan Choo Betsy v Foo Wah Jek [2004] SGHC 230, the High Court dismissed the negligence claim, ruling that a driver reacting to a sudden tyre burst is not held to a standard of perfection. The court found the defendant's actions were a reasonable response to an emergency.