Blenwel Agencies v Tan Lee King: Appeal Leave Refusal for Wheel Clamp Damage Claim

In Blenwel Agencies Pte Ltd v Tan Lee King, the High Court of Singapore heard an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal. The case originated in the Magistrate's Court, where Blenwel Agencies sued Tan Lee King for damage to a wheel clamp. The matter was initially resolved at the Primary Dispute Resolution Centre, but a dispute arose over a joint press release. The plaintiff obtained a default judgment, which was later set aside. Choo Han Teck J refused leave to appeal, emphasizing the need for finality and criticizing the plaintiff's handling of the matter.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

High Court

1.2 Outcome

Leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal refused.

1.3 Case Type

Civil

1.4 Judgment Type

Grounds of Decision

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

The High Court refused Blenwel Agencies leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal, regarding a dispute over damage to a wheel clamp and a rejected settlement.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
Blenwel Agencies Pte LtdPlaintiff, ApplicantCorporationLeave to appeal to the Court of Appeal refusedLost
Tan Lee KingDefendant, RespondentIndividualApplication dismissedWon

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJudgeYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Carolyn TanTan & Au LLP
Raymond NgTan Lay Keng & Co

4. Facts

  1. The plaintiff sued the defendant for damage to a wheel clamp.
  2. The defendant drove away with the clamp, damaging it.
  3. The parties initially agreed to a settlement at the PDRC.
  4. The settlement involved a payment and a joint press release.
  5. The defendant refused to sign the joint press release.
  6. The plaintiff obtained a default judgment, which was later set aside.
  7. The defendant tendered payment twice.

5. Formal Citations

  1. Blenwel Agencies Pte Ltd v Tan Lee King, OS 1230/2007, [2007] SGHC 181

6. Timeline

DateEvent
Plaintiff sued the defendant in the Magistrates’ Court as MC Suit No 30163 of 2004.
The matter was referred to the Primary Dispute Resolution Centre before District Judge Ng Peng Hong.
Defendant attempted to pay the settlement amount but it was returned.
Defendant again tendered payment at the PDRC, but it was rejected.
Plaintiff obtained a default judgment.
Default judgment was served on the defendant.
Defendant deposed an affidavit.
Application for leave to appeal was heard by Choo Han Teck J.
Choo Han Teck J declined to hear further arguments.
Ms Tan applied for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Choo Han Teck J dismissed the application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Decision date.

7. Legal Issues

  1. Leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal
    • Outcome: Leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal was refused.
    • Category: Procedural
    • Related Cases:
      • [2007] 3 SLR 51

8. Remedies Sought

  1. Monetary damages

9. Cause of Actions

  • Damage to property

10. Practice Areas

  • Litigation

11. Industries

  • Car park facilities

12. Cited Cases

Case NameCourtAffirmedCitationJurisdictionSignificance
Lock Han Chng Jonathan v Goh JessilineHigh CourtYes[2007] 3 SLR 51SingaporeCited regarding whether the PDRC was a court.

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

  • Wheel clamp
  • Primary Dispute Resolution Centre
  • Default judgment
  • Leave to appeal
  • Joint press release
  • Tender of payment

15.2 Keywords

  • wheel clamp
  • damage
  • settlement
  • default judgment
  • appeal
  • leave to appeal

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Civil Procedure75
Jurisdiction70
Appellate Practice60
Asset Recovery20
Property Law10

16. Subjects

  • Civil Procedure
  • Appeals
  • Courts and Jurisdiction