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Chan Chow Chuen v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Careless Driving Sentence
Chan Chow Chuen appealed to the High Court of Singapore against a five-day imprisonment sentence imposed by the District Court for a careless driving charge, in conjunction with a drink driving charge, making him a 'serious offender' under the Road Traffic Act. The High Court, presided over by See Kee Oon JAD, allowed the appeal, substituting the custodial sentence with a fine of $11,000 and increasing the disqualification term to three years, effective from May 5, 2023. The court found that the District Judge had placed undue weight on the appellant's alcohol level, the extent of harm, and prior compounded offenses.
TOWA Corp v ASMPT: Patent Infringement Damages Assessment Appeal
TOWA Corporation and ASMPT Singapore Pte Ltd cross-appealed against the decision of the Judge in relation to the assessment of damages for patent infringement in the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore on 21 November 2024 and 22 November 2024. TOWA sued ASMPT for infringing on TOWA’s Singapore Patent No 49740 relating to TOWA’s “YPS” auto mould machines. The court allowed ASMPT's appeal in part, finding that the Judge erred by failing to account for certain costs under the category of “general additional costs of sales”, and dismissed TOWA's appeal in its entirety.
Re Cai Jinhong: Court Sanctions Sale of Trust Properties for Minors' Benefit
In Re Cai Jinhong, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Justice Choo Han Teck on November 22, 2024, addressed two originating applications by Cai Jinhong, a trustee seeking the court's sanction to sell two properties held in trust for his minor children. The court allowed the applications, finding it expedient under s 56(1) of the Trustees Act 1967 to permit the sale, ensuring the proceeds benefit the children's future despite the absence of an explicit power of sale in the trust deeds.
Fonterra Brands v Consorzio: Parmesan as Translation of Parmigiano Reggiano
In a dispute before the Court of Appeal of Singapore, Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd appealed against the decision that the term 'Parmesan' is a translation of the geographical indication 'Parmigiano Reggiano,' held by Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano. The court, with Judith Prakash SJ delivering the judgment, allowed Fonterra's appeal, holding that 'Parmesan' is not a translation of 'Parmigiano Reggiano' under the Geographical Indications Act, considering consumer perception and marketing practices in Singapore.
Prometheus Marine v Pickering: Directors' Duties, Conspiracy & Limitation Act
In Suit 1002 of 2021, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore heard a case between Prometheus Marine Pte Ltd (in liquidation) as Plaintiff and Alan John Pickering, Lynette Anne Pickering, and Promarine Yacht Sales Pte Ltd as Defendants. The Plaintiff claimed breaches of directors’ duties and conspiracy to cause loss. The court, presided over by Audrey Lim J, found Alan John Pickering and Lynette Anne Pickering liable for breaches of directors' duties, including unjustified salary payments, personal expenses, preferential repayments, rental expenses, and conspiracy related to a commission agreement. Judgment was entered in favor of the Plaintiff.
Tee Kim Leng v Hong Kah Ing: Breach of Contract & Summary Judgment
Tee Kim Leng, Tee Chor Leong, Toh Yew Keat, Lee Kien Han, Tee Yee Koon, Phang Soon Mun, and Alvin Lee Sze Chang sued Hong Kah Ing in the General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 3 October 2024, for breach of contract. The plaintiffs claimed the defendant failed to transfer shares as per an oral settlement agreement and a subsequent written agreement. The defendant applied to strike out the claims and for security for costs, while the plaintiffs sought summary judgment. The court dismissed all applications, finding that the claims disclosed reasonable causes of action and that triable issues existed.
WQP v WQQ: Division of Matrimonial Assets with Substantial Pre-Marriage Assets & Children's Access Dispute
In WQP v WQQ, before the Appellate Division of the High Court of Singapore on 13 August 2024 and 18 November 2024, the Husband appealed against the Family Division's decision on ancillary matters following a divorce, specifically concerning children's access and the division of matrimonial assets. The court allowed the appeal in part, adjusting the division of matrimonial assets to 65:35 in favor of the Husband and issuing facilitative access orders to support the Husband's access to the children. The court also ordered family counselling.
Farm to Fork Sdn Bhd v Adamas Sg Pte Ltd: Breach of Confidence, Contract, and Inducement of Breach of Contract
Farm to Fork Sdn Bhd sued Adamas Sg Pte Ltd and Kim Jin Wu in the General Division of the High Court of Singapore, alleging breaches of contract, confidence, and inducement of breach of contract. The case centered on a consultancy agreement and its termination. The court, presided over by Justice Andre Maniam, dismissed Farm to Fork's claims and allowed Adamas' counterclaim in part, awarding $66,660 for wrongful termination.
Roslan bin Bakar v Attorney-General of Singapore: Application for Stay of Execution in Capital Case
Roslan bin Bakar, a prisoner awaiting capital punishment, applied to the Court of Appeal of Singapore on 14 November 2024 for permission to make a post-appeal application in a capital case, seeking a stay of his scheduled execution. The Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Tay Yong Kwang, dismissed the application, finding no basis to grant permission or stay the execution.
Tan Huixian v Logistics Construction: Winding Up Application and Judicial Manager's Release from Liability
In the General Division of the High Court of Singapore, [2024] SGHC 291, Tan Huixian, in her capacity as judicial manager of Logistics Construction Pte Ltd, applied for a winding-up order against the company. The Official Receiver raised a technical issue regarding the proper claimant. The court clarified that Ms. Tan was the proper claimant and allowed the amendments to reflect this. The court, presided over by Goh Yihan J, granted the winding-up order based on the company's inability to pay its debts and released Ms. Tan from liability in respect of her actions as judicial manager. The court also considered the application for release from liability under ss 104(4) and 112(4) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018.