Teng Cheng Sin v Law Fay Yuen: Appeal Against Personal Protection Order
In Teng Cheng Sin v Law Fay Yuen, the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal by Teng Cheng Sin against a personal protection order granted to his wife, Law Fay Yuen, by the Family Court. The order stemmed from an incident on 2 January 2002, where Law Fay Yuen alleged that Teng Cheng Sin assaulted her. Kan Ting Chiu J dismissed the appeal, finding that the likelihood of repeated family violence justified the order.
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
Appeal against a personal protection order. The High Court dismissed the appeal, finding a likelihood of repeated family violence.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teng Cheng Sin | Appellant | Individual | Appeal Dismissed | Lost | |
| Law Fay Yuen (m.w.) | Respondent | Individual | Personal Protection Order Upheld | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Kan Ting Chiu | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Hee Theng Fong | Hee Theng Fong & Co |
| Tay Wee Chong | Hee Theng Fong & Co |
4. Facts
- The parties were married in 1990 and have three children.
- The wife left the matrimonial home on 6 December 2001.
- The wife returned to the house on 2 January 2002 to pick up items for her sons.
- The wife alleged the husband assaulted her on 2 January 2002.
- The wife called the police after the alleged assault.
- The wife sought medical attention and obtained medical reports.
- The husband denied assaulting the wife.
5. Formal Citations
- Teng Cheng Sin v Law Fay Yuen (m.w.), DA 38/2002/W, [2003] SGHC 76
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Parties married | |
| Law Fay Yuen left the matrimonial home | |
| Incident at matrimonial home; Law Fay Yuen alleges assault | |
| Law Fay Yuen made a police report | |
| Law Fay Yuen examined at National University Hospital | |
| Another incident between parties | |
| Appeal dismissed |
7. Legal Issues
- Family Violence
- Outcome: The court found that family violence was likely to be committed and upheld the personal protection order.
- Category: Substantive
- Fair Trial
- Outcome: The court acknowledged an error in admitting evidence of a later incident but found that it did not affect the essential validity of the order.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Personal Protection Order
9. Cause of Actions
- Family Violence
10. Practice Areas
- Family Violence
- Appeals
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 |
|---|---|
| Women’s Charter (Cap 353, 1997 Rev Ed) s 65 | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Personal Protection Order
- Family Violence
- Matrimonial Home
- Assault
- Medical Reports
15.2 Keywords
- family law
- personal protection order
- family violence
- domestic dispute
- singapore
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Domestic Violence | 90 |
| Family Law | 85 |
| Evidence | 50 |
| Administrative Law | 40 |
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Family Violence
- Civil Procedure