Azizah bte Chalan Hassan v Chan Poh Teong: Personal Injury Claim for Damages
In Azizah bte Chalan Hassan v Chan Poh Teong, the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal by the plaintiff, Azizah bte Chalan Hassan, against the assessment of damages awarded for injuries sustained in a taxi accident. The plaintiff sued the defendant, Chan Poh Teong, the taxi driver. The High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the assistant registrar's assessment of damages and the order for costs.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Appeal dismissed
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Personal injury claim. The plaintiff, Azizah bte Chalan Hassan, sued Chan Poh Teong for damages sustained in a taxi accident. The court dismissed the appeal.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Poh Teong | Defendant, Respondent | Individual | Judgment for Defendant | Won | |
| Azizah bte Chalan Hassan | Plaintiff, Appellant | Individual | Appeal dismissed | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | J | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Loh Jen Wei | Rodyk & Davidson LLP |
| B Ganeshamoorthy | Colin Ng & Partners LLP |
4. Facts
- The plaintiff was injured in a taxi accident on 22 April 2005.
- The taxi, driven by the defendant, collided with a military vehicle.
- The plaintiff suffered abrasions, soft tissue sprain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Interlocutory judgment was entered against the defendant on 7 February 2007.
- The assistant registrar awarded a total of $51,937.70 in damages.
- The defendant made an offer to settle on 19 November 2007 at $72,656.72.
5. Formal Citations
- Azizah bte Chalan Hassan v Chan Poh Teong, Suit 752/2006, RA 388/2008, [2009] SGHC 22
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accident occurred | |
| Interlocutory judgment entered against the defendant | |
| Defendant made an offer to settle | |
| Assessment of damages carried out | |
| Assessment of damages continued | |
| Assessment of damages concluded | |
| Judgment reserved |
7. Legal Issues
- Assessment of Damages
- Outcome: The court upheld the assistant registrar's assessment of damages.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Pre-trial loss of earning
- Loss of future earnings
- Interest on special damages
- Costs
8. Remedies Sought
- Monetary Damages
9. Cause of Actions
- Negligence
10. Practice Areas
- Personal Injury Litigation
11. Industries
- Transportation
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
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Assessment of damages
- Loss of earnings
- Special damages
- Offer to settle
15.2 Keywords
- Personal injury
- Taxi accident
- Damages
- Singapore
- High Court
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Personal Injury | 90 |
| Automobile Accidents | 80 |
| Damages Assessment | 75 |
| Evidence | 50 |
| Civil Procedure | 30 |
| Henna Artistry Business | 10 |
16. Subjects
- Personal Injury
- Damages Assessment