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Lew Huey Jiun v Lee Yu Ru: Appeal of STB Decision on Water Leakage & Rental Loss
Lew Huey Jiun and Ong Pang Liang (Claimants) appealed a Strata Titles Board (STB) decision against Lee Yu Ru and Oh Eya Huay (Defendants) regarding water leakage from the Defendants' unit into the Claimants' unit. The Claimants sought damages for rental loss and rectification costs. The General Division of the High Court, presided over by Christopher Tan JC, dismissed the Claimants' application for an extension of time to file the appeal, finding the proposed appeal hopeless.
DEM v DEL: Appeal on Arbitral Award Regarding Lack of Notice and Consideration in Business Purchase Agreement
In DEM v DEL, the Court of Appeal of Singapore heard an appeal concerning an arbitral award related to a Business Purchase Agreement (BPA). The appellant, DEM, challenged the award, arguing lack of proper notice of the arbitration and failure by the arbitrator to consider the issue of lack of consideration. The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the appellant had notice of the arbitration and that the arbitrator's failure to consider the lack of consideration issue did not constitute a breach of natural justice, given the appellant's non-participation. The court also found that the lack of consideration argument was misconceived.
PP v Soh Jing Zhe: Drug Trafficking, Misuse of Drugs Act, Similar Fact Evidence
In [2024] SGHC 331, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore heard the case of Public Prosecutor v Soh Jing Zhe and Pong Jia Rong Kenji. Soh was charged with abetting Pong to traffic diamorphine, while Pong was charged with trafficking diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The court found both accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, based on evidence including WhatsApp messages and forensic analysis. Both accused elected to remain silent. The court imposed the mandatory death penalty on both Soh and Pong.
Frontier Holdings v Petroleum Exploration: Setting Aside Jurisdictional Ruling in ICC Arbitration
Frontier Holdings Limited (FHL) applied to the Singapore International Commercial Court to set aside a jurisdictional ruling in an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration case between FHL and Petroleum Exploration (Private) Limited (PEL). The arbitral tribunal had concluded it lacked jurisdiction. The court, after reviewing the Concession Documents and relevant legal principles, allowed FHL's application, finding that the tribunal did have jurisdiction to hear the dispute. The court ordered the tribunal to continue with the arbitration.
Chiang Ai Ling v Tan Kian Chye: Sham Agreements & Conspiracy in Matrimonial Asset Division
In Chiang Ai Ling v Tan Kian Chye and Ang Siew Yan, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore heard a claim by Chiang Ai Ling against Tan Kian Chye for failing to pay her $13,727,640.25 for transferring her shares in RYB Engineering Pte Ltd, pursuant to agreements made in 2015 and 2019. Ang Siew Yan, Tan's current wife, counterclaimed that the agreements were a sham to reduce matrimonial assets in her divorce proceedings against Tan, and alleged conspiracy between Chiang and Tan. The court, presided over by Audrey Lim J, dismissed Chiang's claim and Ang's counterclaims, finding the agreements to be sham and conspiracy unproven, and granted Ang's prayer for a declaration that the agreements do not bind her or affect the division of matrimonial assets.
Lim Oon Kuin v Official Assignee: Appointment of Private Trustees in Bankruptcy Dispute
The Singapore High Court heard applications for bankruptcy orders against Lim Oon Kuin, Lim Chee Meng, and Lim Huey Ching. The primary issue was the appointment of private trustees in bankruptcy. The claimants nominated Mr. Tam Chee Chong and Ms. Oon Su Sun, while the non-parties (creditors) initially proposed Mr. Sam Kok Weng and Mr. Tham Chee Soon, later replaced by Mr. Chee Yoh Chuang and Ms. Yap Hui Li, and Mr. Leow Quek Shiong and Ms. Seah Roh Lin. The court granted the bankruptcy orders and appointed the BDO Nominees (Mr. Leow Quek Shiong and Ms. Seah Roh Lin) as the claimants’ private trustees in bankruptcy, citing the preferences of the majority creditors and concerns regarding the independence of the initial nominees.
Finaport Pte Ltd v Techteryx Ltd: Anti-Suit Injunction & Conflict of Laws
In Finaport Pte Ltd v Techteryx Ltd, the High Court of Singapore dismissed Finaport's application for an anti-suit injunction to restrain Techteryx from pursuing litigation in Hong Kong, where Techteryx is the claimant and Finaport is the second defendant. The court, presided over by Justice Vinodh Coomaraswamy, found that the Hong Kong suit was not vexatious or oppressive to Finaport and that Techteryx had not breached any obligations. The decision was made on 30 July 2024, with grounds issued on 27 December 2024.
Cachet Multi Strategy Fund v Feng Shi: Discovery Dispute over Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Conspiracy
In Cachet Multi Strategy Fund SPC on behalf of Cachet Special Opportunities SP v Feng Shi, Alex SK Liu, and Haven Global Network Pte Ltd, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore addressed an appeal concerning the production of documents in a case involving claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy. Cachet alleges that Mr. Shi made false representations inducing their investment in Haven, and that Mr. Liu conspired with Mr. Shi. The court dismissed the claimant's appeal for specific discovery but ordered Mr. Liu to provide an affidavit stating whether he possesses known adverse documents related to specific aspects of the case.
Management Corporation v Tan Eng Siang: Leave to Proceed Against Bankrupt for Non-Pecuniary Matter
In Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2567 v Tan Eng Siang, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore addressed whether leave is required to proceed against an undischarged bankrupt, Mr. Tan Eng Siang, in a matter concerning access to his property for repair works. The Management Corporation sought to exercise its powers of entry into Mr. Tan's strata lot to undertake necessary repair and repainting works. The court held that leave is not required for commencing proceedings against bankrupt individuals in relation to non-pecuniary matters that do not involve creditors. The court made an order that no leave is required in the present case.
Shipworks v Sembcorp Marine: Breach of Contract & Illegality in Shipyard Services
Shipworks Engineering Pte Ltd and Lanka Marine Services Pte Ltd sued Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard Pte Ltd and Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd in the General Division of the High Court of Singapore, Suit No 1040 of 2020, consolidated with HC/Suits Nos 1042, 1051 and 1052 of 2020, for $26,589,879.95 in unpaid invoices and quantum meruit claims. Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard Pte Ltd and Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd counterclaimed $20,822,519.59, alleging irregularities in the invoices. The court, presided over by Choo Han Teck J, partially allowed both the claims and the counterclaim, finding that the defendants' contractual discretion was not unfettered and addressing issues of forgery and the admissibility of evidence.