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BUE and another v TZQ and another [2018] SGHC 276
In BUE v TZQ [2018] SGHC 276, the High Court held that adding sons as joint tenants did not grant them immediate beneficial interest. The court found the father intended for them to inherit upon his death, effectively rebutting the presumption of advancement and establishing a resulting trust.
Ho Yew Kong v ERC Holdings Pte Ltd and another [2018] SGHC 258
In Ho Yew Kong v ERC Holdings Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts— Express Trusts, Trusts — Quistclose Trusts.
Ng So Hang v Wong Sang Woo [2018] SGHC 162
In Ng So Hang v Wong Sang Woo, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Constructive trusts, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
Lim Ah Leh v Heng Fock Lin [2018] SGHC 156
In Lim Ah Leh v Heng Fock Lin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Resulting trust, Equity — Fiduciary relationships.
Lee Boon Teow v Shi Guojun alias Lai Meau Shin [2018] SGHC 110
In Lee Boon Teow v Shi Guojun alias Lai Meau Shin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms, Trusts — Constructive trusts.
Alphire Group Pte Ltd v Law Chau Loon [2017] SGHC 297
In Alphire Group Pte Ltd v Law Chau Loon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Trustees, Evidence — Burden of proof.
Pereira Dennis John Sunny v Faridah bte V Abdul Latiff [2017] SGHC 167
In Pereira Dennis John Sunny v Faridah bte V Abdul Latiff, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Resulting trusts, Trusts — Constructive trusts.
Compania De Navegacion Palomar, S.A. and others v Ernest Ferdinand Perez De La Sala and another matter [2017] SGHC 14
In Compania De Navegacion Palomar, S.A. and others v Ernest Ferdinand Perez De La Sala and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Express trusts, Equity — Remedies.
BMM v BMN and another matter [2017] SGHC 131
The court held that the presumption of advancement applies to the spousal relationship, but it can be rebutted by evidence of common intention. In this case, the parties shared a common intention that the husband would be the sole beneficial owner of the property.
Fong Wai Lyn Carolyn v Kao Chai-Chau Linda and others [2017] SGHC 111
A beneficiary may be permitted to bring an action on behalf of an estate in special circumstances, such as where the executor is unable or unwilling to act, provided the action is meritorious.
Zhao Hui Fang and others v Commissioner of Stamp Duties [2017] SGHC 105
In Zhao Hui Fang and others v Commissioner of Stamp Duties, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Stamp duties, Trusts — Purpose trusts.
Foo Jee Boo v Foo Jee Seng [2016] SGHC 225
In Foo Jee Boo v Foo Jee Seng, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Sale of land, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
Chia Hang Kiu (administratrix of the estate of Chia Chee Wah (alias Chay Ah Soo) deceased) v Chia Kwok Yeo and others and another suit [2016] SGHC 198
In Chia Hang Kiu (administratrix of the estate of Chia Chee Wah (alias Chay Ah Soo) deceased) v Chia Kwok Yeo and others and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and administration — Administration of assets, Trusts — Constructive trusts.
Zaiton bte Adom v Nafsiah bte Wagiman and another [2022] SGHC 189
In Zaiton bte Adom v Nafsiah bte Wagiman and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Constructive trusts, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
Siraj Ansari bin Mohamed Shariff v Juliana bte Bahadin and another [2022] SGHC 186
A trust deed is not a sham if the parties had a common intention to create the legal rights and obligations it purports to create, and subsequent conduct consistent with that intention supports its bona fide nature.
Ng Hwee Phong v Thum Sow Chan [2022] SGHC 145
The withdrawal of the entire balance of a joint bank account by one or more joint tenants, resulting in the closure of the account, severs the joint tenancy over the funds as the unities of title and possession are destroyed.
Lau Yaw Ben v Lau Wee Hion and another [2022] SGHC 130
In Lau Yaw Ben v Lau Wee Hion and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Express trusts, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
Ong Chin Woon v Ong Bee Hah (co-administratrix of the estate of Tan Ah Moi, deceased) and others [2022] SGHC 125
In Ong Chin Woon v Ong Bee Hah (co-administratrix of the estate of Tan Ah Moi, deceased) and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Constructive trusts, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
How Weng Fan and others v Sengkang Town Council and other appeals [2022] SGCA 72
In How Weng Fan and others v Sengkang Town Council and other appeals, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Equity — Fiduciary relationships, Trusts — Accessory liability.
Yeow Jen Ai Susan v Ravindaranath Kalyana Ramasamy (Vishnumangalam Chandrasekharan Renuka, intervener) [2021] SGHC 94
In Yeow Jen Ai Susan v Ravindaranath Kalyana Ramasamy (Vishnumangalam Chandrasekharan Renuka, intervener), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Interest in land, Trusts — Constructive trusts.
Ong Chai Koon and others v Ong Chai Soon [2021] SGHC 76
The High Court ruled that a common intention constructive trust existed over a Hougang shophouse, ordering its sale to satisfy the siblings' shared retirement fund intention. The judgment clarifies the court's equitable power to grant relief despite HDA restrictions on beneficial interests in HDB pr
Lim Choo Hin (as the sole executrix of the estate of Lim Guan Heong, deceased) v Lim Sai Ing Peggy [2021] SGHC 52
In Lim Choo Hin (as the sole executrix of the estate of Lim Guan Heong, deceased) v Lim Sai Ing Peggy, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Resulting trusts, Gifts — Inter vivos.
Soemarto Sulistio V Stukan Yetty Fang & Others [2021] SGHC 4
The court found that the plaintiff had gifted the gold bars to his wife in 2016 as part of a compromise agreement, and therefore dismissed his claim for beneficial ownership.
Lyu Jun v Wei Ho-Hung [2021] SGHC 268
The court held that transfers of money for the purchase of assets in a romantic relationship were not gifts but were held on resulting trust where there was no donative intention.