Tan Siew bin v Chin Wee Keong: Negligence Claim for Car Accident on Changi South Ave 2
In Ronnie Tan Siew bin v Chin Wee Keong, the High Court of Singapore heard a negligence claim arising from a car accident on Changi South Ave 2. Ronnie Tan sued Chin Wee Keong for damages, alleging negligence. The court found that Chin Wee Keong failed to keep a proper lookout and was negligent, resulting in the collision. The High Court gave judgment for Ronnie Tan for damages to be assessed.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Ronnie Tan sued Chin Wee Keong for negligence after a car accident. The High Court found Chin negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout and awarded damages to Tan.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Wee Keong | Defendant | Individual | Judgment against Defendant | Lost | |
| Ronnie Tan Siew bin | Plaintiff | Individual | Judgment for Plaintiff | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Lim Teong Qwee | Judicial Commissioner | Yes |
4. Counsels
4. Facts
- On September 2, 1996, a car driven by Mr. Tan collided with a van driven by Mr. Chin.
- The collision occurred on Changi South Ave 2 near its junction with Changi South St 3.
- Mr. Tan was driving in lane 2 when the van driven by Mr. Chin collided into the right side of his car from behind.
- Mr. Chin alleged that Mr. Tan pulled out into his lane from behind a parked lorry, but the court did not find this to be true.
- The court found that Mr. Chin failed to keep a proper lookout and observe Mr. Tan's car.
- The wing mirror on the driver’s side of the car was completely dislodged as a result of the collision.
5. Formal Citations
- Ronnie Tan Siew bin v Chin Wee Keong, Suit 1149/1999, [2000] SGHC 82
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Car and van collided at Changi South Ave 2 | |
| Mr. Tan’s car was inspected by a surveyor | |
| The van was inspected by a surveyor | |
| Judgment given for Mr. Tan for damages to be assessed | |
| Grounds of Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Negligence
- Outcome: The court found the defendant negligent.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Failure to keep a proper lookout
- Failure to steer vehicle on a safe course
8. Remedies Sought
- Damages for Negligence
9. Cause of Actions
- Negligence
10. Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
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
- Negligence
- Car accident
- Collision
- Changi South Ave 2
- Failure to keep a proper lookout
15.2 Keywords
- negligence
- car accident
- motor vehicle accident
- collision
- Singapore
- High Court
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Negligence | 80 |
| Automobile Accidents | 75 |
| Torts | 60 |
| Evidence Law | 40 |
| Causation | 30 |
| Contract Law | 20 |
| Contributory negligence | 10 |
16. Subjects
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Negligence