PT Master Mandiri v Yamazaki Construction: Breach of Contract & Damages for Heavy Machinery
In PT Master Mandiri v Yamazaki Construction (S) Pte Ltd, the Singapore High Court heard an appeal regarding the assessment of damages for breach of contract. PT Master Mandiri sued Yamazaki Construction for failing to deliver 24 pieces of heavy machinery. The court had previously ruled in favor of PT Master Mandiri, but the amount of damages was in dispute. The High Court dismissed the appeal, slightly adjusting the damages awarded to PT Master Mandiri.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Appeal dismissed with a slight adjustment to the damages awarded to the plaintiffs.
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
PT Master Mandiri sued Yamazaki Construction for breach of contract. The court assessed damages for undelivered machinery, focusing on lost profits from sub-sales.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Master Mandiri | Plaintiff | Corporation | Damages Awarded | Partial | |
| Yamazaki Construction (S) Pte Ltd | Defendant, Appellant | Corporation | Appeal Dismissed | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Judith Prakash | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Beh | Lee Bon Leong & Co |
| Kelvin Tan | Lee Bon Leong & Co |
| Thomas Lei | Engelin Teh & Partners |
4. Facts
- The defendants breached a contract to sell 24 pieces of heavy machinery to the plaintiffs.
- The plaintiffs intended to resell the machinery for a profit.
- The court had to assess the damages sustained by the plaintiffs due to the breach.
- The plaintiffs had already sub-sold some of the machines to third parties.
- The defendants argued that the plaintiffs' resale prices were excessive.
- The defendants sold six machines to PTKG for $180,000 after the breach.
5. Formal Citations
- PT Master Mandiri v Yamazaki Construction (S) Pte Ltd, Suit 155/1999, RAS 600087/2000, [2000] SGHC 213
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| First judgment issued regarding the breach of contract. | |
| Second assessment of damages took place. | |
| Order made regarding costs of the first appeal. | |
| Defendants filed notice of appeal regarding the re-assessment decision. | |
| Judgment issued. |
7. Legal Issues
- Breach of Contract
- Outcome: The court found that the defendant breached the contract.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Failure to deliver goods
- Calculation of damages
- Assessment of Damages
- Outcome: The court assessed damages based on the loss of profit from sub-sales.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Loss of profit
- Mitigation of damages
- Sub-sale contracts
8. Remedies Sought
- Monetary Damages
9. Cause of Actions
- Breach of Contract
10. Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
11. Industries
- Construction
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Laundry v Newman Industries Ltd | Unknown | Yes | [1949] 2 KB 528 | England and Wales | Cited regarding the principle that the court would not grant extraordinary loss of profit or lucrative contracts, but only usual and ordinary amounts. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Heavy machinery
- Breach of contract
- Loss of profit
- Sub-sale
- Damages assessment
- Mitigation of damages
15.2 Keywords
- breach of contract
- damages
- heavy machinery
- loss of profit
- Singapore
- commercial dispute
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 90 |
| Loss of Profit | 85 |
| Damages | 80 |
| Mitigation of Damages | 75 |
| Contract Law | 70 |
| Measure of Damages | 60 |
| Performance of Contract | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Contract Law
- Damages
- Commercial Law