Adventure Training Systems v Signature Lifestyle: Breach of Contract for Adventure Training Facility
Adventure Training Systems (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd (“the Contractors”) sued Signature Lifestyle Pte Ltd (“the Managers”) in the High Court of Singapore on 23 June 2003, claiming $250,361.00 for the balance price for work done and materials supplied under a written agreement for the design, supply, and installation of an Adventure Training Facility on Ubin Island. The Managers defended on the basis of breaches of the agreement and/or repudiation of the agreement by the Contractors, and counterclaimed for damages. The court ruled in favor of the Contractors, awarding them $250,361.00 and costs, and dismissed the Managers’ counterclaims with costs.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Judgment for the Contractors in the sum of $250,361.00 and costs and the Managers’ counterclaims are dismissed with costs.
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Adventure Training Systems sued Signature Lifestyle for breach of contract regarding an adventure training facility. The court ruled in favor of Adventure Training Systems, dismissing Signature Lifestyle's counterclaim.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Training Systems (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd | Plaintiff | Corporation | Judgment for Plaintiff | Won | Raymond Lam Ping Fong |
| Signature Lifestyle Pte Ltd | Defendant | Corporation | Counterclaim Dismissed | Lost | Peter Wong, Wan Fairuz |
| Adventure Training Systems Pty Ltd | Other | Corporation | Neutral | Neutral | Conrad Campos, Linda Ho |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Lai Kew Chai | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Raymond Lam Ping Fong | Raymond Lam & Lim Partnership |
| Peter Wong | William Lai & Alan Wong |
| Wan Fairuz | William Lai & Alan Wong |
| Conrad Campos | Conrad Campos Partnership |
| Linda Ho | Conrad Campos Partnership |
4. Facts
- The Contractors and the Managers entered into a written agreement on 28 July 1999.
- The agreement was for the design, supply, and installation of an Adventure Training Facility on Ubin Island.
- The Contractors claimed $250,361.00 for the balance price of work done and materials supplied.
- The Managers alleged that several items were faulty, defective, unsafe, and not fit for use.
- The Managers claimed the Contractors breached implied terms of the agreement.
- The Contractors provided timber strips for the left and right flanks of each climbing wall at the request of the Managers.
- The Managers confirmed that they received the items in good order and condition.
5. Formal Citations
- Adventure Training Systems (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd v Signature Lifestyle Pte Ltd (Adventure Training Systems Pty Ltd, Third Party), Suit 880/2000, [2003] SGHC 135
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Agreement signed between the Contractors and the Managers. | |
| Original date for completion of the works. | |
| Items delivered in mid April 2000. | |
| Safety inspection conducted. | |
| Safety Inspection Report issued. | |
| Contractors confirmed that all rust complaints had been attended to. | |
| Judgment delivered. |
7. Legal Issues
- Breach of Contract
- Outcome: The court found that the Contractors did not breach the contract.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Defective equipment
- Unsatisfactory workmanship
- Implied Terms of Contract
- Outcome: The court found that the implied terms were not breached.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Satisfactory quality of equipment
- Fitness for purpose
- Reasonable care and skill
8. Remedies Sought
- Monetary Damages
9. Cause of Actions
- Breach of Contract
10. Practice Areas
- Construction Law
- Commercial Litigation
11. Industries
- Construction
- Recreation
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
- Adventure Training Facility
- Ubin Island
- Extreme Sports Tower
- Team Challenge Pyramid
- Ropes Course
- Climbing Walls
- Safety Inspection Report
15.2 Keywords
- breach of contract
- adventure training
- construction
- Singapore
- High Court
16. Subjects
- Construction Dispute
- Contract Law
17. Areas of Law
- Building and Construction Law
- Contract Law