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Chang Jiunn Jye v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 225
In Chang Jiunn Jye v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Words and Phrases — Carrying on a business, Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Justlogin Pte Ltd and Another v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 262
In Justlogin Pte Ltd v OCBC [2003] SGHC 262, the High Court ruled the defendants breached their contractual 'best endeavours' obligation. The court held that such a clause requires proactive, reasonable efforts in good faith to achieve the objective, rather than passive observation.
Ding Leng Kong v Mok Kwong Yue and Others [2003] SGHC 114
In Ding Leng Kong v Mok Kwong Yue [2003] SGHC 114, the High Court awarded partial judgment for loan repayments and damages in lieu of specific performance, while allowing a counterclaim for share purchase prices, emphasizing the need for precise pleading in commercial disputes.
Show Theatres Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Shaw Theatres Pte Ltd and another application [2002] SGHC 61
Case Details * Citation: [2002] SGHC 61 * Case Number: CWU 319/2000, SIC 601418/2001, 601420/2001 * Decision Date: 28 March 2002 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Tan Lee Meng J * Judgment
Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore v Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (No 2) [2002] SGHC 119
The High Court dismissed the IDA's $1.5 billion claim against SingTel, ruling that the payment was part of a valid, final settlement. The court held that because SingTel provided substantial consideration by waiving potential claims, the deal must remain inviolate, rejecting restitutionary claims.
Law Society of Singapore v Jasmine Gowrimani d/o Daniel [2010] SGHC 143
In Law Society of Singapore v Jasmine Gowrimani [2010] SGHC 143, the Court of Three Judges clarified that Disciplinary Tribunals possess the discretion to assess the gravity of misconduct, serving as a filter to prevent trivial cases from reaching the Court.
Tsai Jean v Har Mee Lee and Others [2008] SGHC 210
In Tsai Jean v Har Mee Lee and Others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Strata Titles, Words and Phrases — "Good faith".
Law Society of Singapore v Low Yong Sen [2008] SGHC 170
In Law Society of Singapore v Low Yong Sen, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Show cause action, Words and Phrases — "An interest in any matter".
Te Deum Engineering Pte Ltd v Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 232
In Te Deum Engineering Pte Ltd v Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Negligence, Words and Phrases — "any fire accidentally begin".
Clifford Development Pte Ltd v Commissioner of Stamp Duties [2009] SGCA 17
In Clifford Development Pte Ltd v Commissioner of Stamp Duties, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Stamp duties, Words and Phrases — "Scheme for the Reconstruction".
Westacre Investments Inc v The State-Owned Company Yugoimport SDPR (also known as Jugoimport-SDPR) [2008] SGCA 48
In Westacre Investments Inc v The State-Owned Company Yugoimport SDPR (also known as Jugoimport-SDPR), the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Foreign judgments, Words and Phrases — "In so far only as relates to execution".
Pacrim Investments Pte Ltd v Tan Mui Keow Claire and Another [2008] SGCA 16
In Pacrim Investments Pte Ltd v Tan Mui Keow Claire and Another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Credit and Security — Mortgage of personal property, Words and Phrases — "Sell".
Republic of the Philippines v Maler Foundation and Others [2008] SGCA 14
In Republic of the Philippines v Maler Foundation and Others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of International Law — Sovereign immunity, Words and Phrases — "Step in the proceedings".
Ng Chin Siau and Others v How Kim Chuan [2007] SGCA 46
In Ng Chin Siau and Others v How Kim Chuan, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Award, Words and Phrases — "Appeal".
Ho Soo Fong and Another v Standard Chartered Bank [2007] SGCA 4
In Ho Soo Fong v Standard Chartered Bank [2007] SGCA 4, the Court of Appeal ruled that the bank was liable for damages caused by a wrongful caveat. The court rejected the 'Liesbosch principle,' confirming that a tortfeasor must take their victim as they find them regarding financial loss.
Iwuchukwu Amara Tochi and Another v Public Prosecutor [2006] SGCA 10
In Iwuchukwu Amara Tochi and Another v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Words and Phrases — "Abet".
Chai Choon Yong v Central Provident Fund Board and Others [2005] SGCA 13
In Chai Choon Yong v Central Provident Fund Board and Others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Provident Fund — Beneficiary, Words and Phrases — "Written law".
Sunlight Mercantile Pte Ltd and Another v Ever Lucky Shipping Co Ltd [2003] SGCA 47
In Sunlight Mercantile Pte Ltd and Another v Ever Lucky Shipping Co Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Admiralty and Shipping — Carriage of goods by sea, Words and Phrases — "Howsoever arising".
Chuan & Company Pte Ltd v Ong Soon Huat [2003] SGCA 15
In Chuan & Company Pte Ltd v Ong Soon Huat, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Limitation of Actions — Acknowledgment of debt, Words and Phrases — 'Acknowledgment'.
Show Theatres Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Shaw Theatres Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGCA 42
In Show Theatres Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Shaw Theatres Pte Ltd and Another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up, Words and Phrases — 'Associate'.
Ooi Ching Ling Shirley v Just Gems Inc [2002] SGCA 38
In Ooi Ching Ling Shirley v Just Gems Inc, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Costs, Words and Phrases — 'Fit'.
China Airlines Ltd v Philips Hong Kong Ltd [2002] SGCA 29
In China Airlines Ltd v Philips Hong Kong Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Carriage of Goods by Air and Land — Carriage of goods by air, Words and Phrases — 'Package'.
SA Shee & Co (Pte) Ltd v Kaki Bukit Industrial Park Pte Ltd [2000] SGCA 7
In SA Shee & Co (Pte) Ltd v Kaki Bukit Industrial Park Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings, Words and Phrases — "Matters arising under or out of or in connection with".
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1938 v Goodview Properties Pte Ltd [2000] SGCA 56
In Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1938 v Goodview Properties Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Strata titles, Words and Phrases — 'All or some'.