In CYY v CYZ [2023] SGHC 101, the key issue before the Court was whether the interpretation of a contractual clause was a matter of claim admissibility or whether it went to the jurisdiction of the tribunal.
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In DBS Bank Ltd v Ong Tze Yaw Bryan [2023] SGHCR 2, AR Huang Jia Hui dismissed a bankruptcy application that was filed in reliance on a statutory demand, where the application was filed before 21 days had elapsed since the service of the statutory demand under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 (2020 Rev Ed) (“IRDA”).
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In our earlier blog, we discussed the case of University of Manchester v John McAslan & Partners Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 2750 (TCC) on changing of experts and concerns of expert shopping. This week, we look at the case of Avantage (Cheshire) Ltd & Ors v GB Building Solutions Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 802 (TCC) as it sheds light on when previous drafts of an expert’s report would not be ordered to be disclosed.
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In Maxx Engineering Works Pte Ltd v PQ Builders Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 71, the key issue before the Court was whether a party could specifically enforce a dispute resolution clause by which the parties agreed to refer disputes to mediation.
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Rio Christofle v Tan Chun Chuen Malcolm [2023] SGHC 66 is an interesting case concerning a claim for breach of contract in the context of blockchain technology.
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In TG Master Pte. Ltd. v Tung Kee Development (Singapore) Pte. Ltd & Anor [2023] SGHC 64 (“TG v TK”), Goh Yihan JC held that the High Court does not have jurisdiction to hear further arguments after a trial.
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In J&B Hopkins Limited v A&V Building Solution Limited [2023] EWHC 301 (TCC), the key issue before the Court was whether a party could set aside or resist enforcement of an adjudication decision on the ground of breach of natural justice.
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In Wan Sern Metal Industries Pte Ltd v Hua Tian Engineering Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 46, Kwek Mean Luck J dismissed an appeal for a stay for enforcement of adjudication determination. Kwek J noted that the appellant’s third argument, on the basis that enforcement would push them into liquidation, was “an additional novel ground”.
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In the recent case of BDW Trading Ltd v Lantoom Ltd [2023] EWHC 183 (TCC), the Court dealt with, among others, whether a term for fitness for purpose can arise via an implied term and whether the supplier can rely on a defence of “proper use”.
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In Crescendas Bionics Pte Ltd v Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC(A) 9, a key issue before the Appellate Division of the High Court was the measure of damages due to a developer as a result of a contractor’s delay to completion.
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