Lim Yee Ming v Ubin Lagoon Resort: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal

Lim Yee Ming sued Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte Ltd, Adventure Training Systems (Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd, and Adventure Training Systems Pty Ltd in the High Court of Singapore, seeking damages for injuries sustained at Ubin Adventure Centre. The High Court ordered the defendants to pay Lim Yee Ming $1.65 million, with damages for other claims to be assessed. Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte Ltd appealed the decision. The court dismissed Lim Yee Ming's appeal and upheld the decision to grant a stay of execution pending appeal.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

High Court

1.2 Outcome

Appeal dismissed; stay of execution pending appeal granted.

1.3 Case Type

Civil

1.4 Judgment Type

Grounds of Decision

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

Appeal regarding stay of execution pending appeal against judgment. The court upheld the decision to grant a stay of execution.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
Lim Yee MingAppellant, PlaintiffIndividualAppeal DismissedLost
Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte LtdRespondent, DefendantCorporationStay of Execution GrantedWon
Adventure Training Systems (Asia-Pacific) Pte LtdDefendantCorporationNo Appeal LodgedNeutral
Adventure Training Systems Pty LtdDefendantCorporationNo Appeal LodgedNeutral

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Belinda Ang Saw EanJudgeYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Matthew SawLee & Lee
Brian TanMadhavan Partnership

4. Facts

  1. Lim Yee Ming was seriously injured at Ubin Adventure Centre.
  2. She fell from a height of 8 to 10 meters while being lowered from a tower.
  3. The defendants were found jointly and severally liable and ordered to pay $1.65 million in damages.
  4. Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte Ltd appealed the decision on liability.
  5. The Plaintiff is an orphan and unemployed since the accident.
  6. The Plaintiff's financial straits was admitted.

5. Formal Citations

  1. Lim Yee Ming v Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte Ltd and Others, Suit 1368/2001/A, RA 285/2003/L, [2003] SGHC 222

6. Timeline

DateEvent
Assistant Registrar's decision upheld
Notice of Appeal filed by Ubin Lagoon Resort Pte Ltd
Appeal dismissed
Appeal scheduled for hearing

7. Legal Issues

  1. Stay of Execution Pending Appeal
    • Outcome: The court upheld the decision to grant a stay of execution pending appeal, finding special circumstances existed.
    • Category: Procedural
    • Related Cases:
      • [1990] SLR 740

8. Remedies Sought

  1. No remedies sought

9. Cause of Actions

  • No cause of actions

10. Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Appeals

11. Industries

  • Recreation

12. Cited Cases

Case NameCourtAffirmedCitationJurisdictionSignificance
Lee Kuan Yew v JeyaretnamHigh CourtYes[1990] SLR 740SingaporeCited for the principle that a court would grant a stay of execution pending appeal where the special circumstances of the case so require.
Singapore Airlines Ltd & Malaysian Airlines System Berhad v Fujitsu Microelectronics (Malaysia) Sdn BhdCourt of AppealYes[2001] 1 SLR 532SingaporeCited for the principle that restoration of monies paid over under a judgment is founded on the principles of restitution and the return of such monies is with interest.

13. Applicable Rules

Rule Name
No applicable rules

14. Applicable Statutes

Statute NameJurisdiction
No applicable statutes

15. Key Terms and Keywords

15.1 Key Terms

  • Stay of execution
  • Special circumstances
  • Joint and several liability
  • Appeal
  • Nugatory

15.2 Keywords

  • Stay of execution
  • Appeal
  • Ubin Lagoon Resort
  • Personal injury
  • Singapore High Court

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Civil Practice75
Personal Injury60
Litigation50
Negligence50
Damages40
Torts40
Contracts30
Contract Law30
Jurisdiction25
Estoppel20
Evidence20
Contempt of Court10
Summary Judgement10

16. Subjects

  • Civil Procedure
  • Stay of Execution