Goh Ah Teck v Yeo Bee Luan: Appeal Against Maintenance Award for Wife and Children
In Goh Ah Teck v Yeo Bee Luan, the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal by Goh Ah Teck against a District Judge's award of maintenance to his former wife, Yeo Bee Luan, and their two children. The District Judge had awarded $300 to the wife and $1,000 to each child. Goh Ah Teck argued that the District Judge overestimated his income and the wife's expenses. The High Court dismissed the appeal, finding the overall award of $2,300 not excessive, although the court would have apportioned the amount differently. The claim was for maintenance.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Goh Ah Teck appeals a maintenance award to Yeo Bee Luan and their children. The High Court dismisses the appeal, finding the award not excessive.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goh Ah Teck | Appellant | Individual | Appeal Dismissed | Lost | |
| Yeo Bee Luan | Respondent | Individual | Maintenance Award Upheld | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judicial Commissioner | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Tan Siew Kim | Harry Elias Partnership |
4. Facts
- The appellant appealed against a maintenance award dated 7 March 2001.
- The District Judge awarded the respondent $300 maintenance and $1,000 to each of their two children.
- The appellant's nett salary was ascertained to be between $7,000 to $8,000 a month inclusive of bonus payments.
- The respondent's take-home pay was about $2,500.
- The appellant argued the District Judge overestimated his income and the respondent's expenses.
- The High Court found a slight overestimation of the respondent's monthly expenses.
5. Formal Citations
- Goh Ah Teck v Yeo Bee Luan, DCA 710011/2000, [2001] SGHC 92
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Maintenance awarded | |
| Appeal dismissed |
7. Legal Issues
- Quantum of Maintenance
- Outcome: The court found the overall award not excessive.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Overestimation of income
- Overestimation of expenses
8. Remedies Sought
- Appeal against Maintenance Award
9. Cause of Actions
- Application for Maintenance
10. Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Support
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
- Maintenance
- Maintenance Award
- Monthly Expenses
- Income
- Children
15.2 Keywords
- Maintenance
- Appeal
- Family Law
- Children
- Singapore
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 95 |
| Family Law | 90 |
| Maintenance (Wife) | 80 |
| Maintenance (Child) | 80 |
| Children's Maintenance | 75 |
| Matrimonial Assets Division | 60 |
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Maintenance