The Singapore High Court in iHub Solutions Pte Ltd v Freight Links Express Logisticentre Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 06* held that the Defendant landlord had breached an implied term of expeditious renewal and an implied term of quiet enjoyment, by inter alia committing various acts of hindrances against the tenant to pressurise the tenant to…
Category: Miscellaneous
Monetary Judgment cannot be enforced by WSS on Jointly Owned Property
The Singapore High Court confirms that a monetary judgment cannot be enforced by way of a writ of seizure and sale (“WSS”) against the judgment debtor’s interest in immovable property which is held under a joint tenancy.
Deadlocked Shareholders in a Company: Whether Statutory Derivative Action should be Allowed
Two shareholders of a company each holding equal shares were at loggerheads. One applied to the Court for leave to commence an action against the other through the company, alleging wrongdoing on the part of the other. The Singapore High Court in Wong Lee Vui Willie v Li Qingyun [2015] SGHC 297 reiterated the…
The Extent and Limitation of a “Free-Hand Rights” Clause in Building and Construction Contracts
In my article posted on the Singapore Law Blog, I have discussed the following important issues: (1) The extent and limitation of a “free-hand rights” clause in a building and construction contract, and what would constitute defects despite such a clause granting extremely wide discretion to a contractor; and (2) Whether damages for defective works…
Lonely at the Top: How to Find a Good Lawyer, Part 2
Lawyers are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you gonna get. Now that we understand some of the key attributes to look out for in a good litigation lawyer, as well as bearing in mind your needs and budget, let us explore some ways by which to find a suitable good lawyer.
Lonely at the Top: How to Find a Good Lawyer, Part 1
You wish to sue someone or have been sued by someone. You feel like you are standing at the edge of the mountain peak all alone. First things first: You need to find a good lawyer. But how do you find one (if any exists) and what qualities should you be looking out for? Are…
To Sue or Not to Sue – 6 Key Considerations before Suing Someone – Part 2
Part 1 of this Article discussed the first three key factors you should seriously consider before suing someone. The next three key factors, namely, your legal fees, his legal fees, and the stress and uncertainty of litigation, are discussed here.
To Sue or Not to Sue: 6 Key Considerations Before Suing Someone – Part 1
You have had enough of the excuses not to pay up or there is complete silence in response to your claims. Or all attempts to settle the matter amicably have been futile. Or the debtor just called you various names which may not be named. But before you call your lawyer in a fit of…
To Sue Or Not To Sue 