Pang Beng Kim v Ang Han Teong: Appeal Against Orders Related to Division of Matrimonial Flat
In Pang Beng Kim v Ang Han Teong, the High Court of Singapore heard appeals by Pang Beng Kim against orders related to the division of a matrimonial flat following divorce proceedings. The court, presided over by Justice Tan Siong Thye, struck out both appeals (Registrar’s Appeal No 73 of 2014 and Registrar’s Appeal No 75 of 2013) due to the appellant's failure to comply with procedural rules and timelines for filing necessary documents and appeals. The initial dispute arose from a consent order in 2006 regarding the sale and division of proceeds from the matrimonial flat, which the appellant subsequently contested through multiple applications.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Appeals struck out.
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Appeal concerning the division of a matrimonial flat. The High Court struck out the wife's appeals due to non-compliance with court procedures and timelines.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pang Beng Kim | Appellant | Individual | Appeals struck out | Lost | |
| Ang Han Teong | Respondent | Individual | Application to strike out appeals granted | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Tan Siong Thye | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Lim Cheng Hock Lawrence | Matthew Chiong Partnership |
4. Facts
- The parties were involved in a matrimonial case concerning the division of a matrimonial flat.
- A consent order was granted on 15 November 2006, dividing the proceeds from the sale of the flat with 55% to the wife and 45% to the husband.
- The wife refused to sell the matrimonial flat after the consent order was made.
- The wife made numerous applications to frustrate the consent order.
- The wife filed appeals out of time and failed to file the required documents.
- A writ of possession was issued against the wife on 23 January 2014 and executed on 21 April 2014.
5. Formal Citations
- Pang Beng Kim v Ang Han Teong, Summons Nos 3654 and 3655 of 2014(Registrar's Appeal Nos 73 and 75 of 2014), [2014] SGHC 240
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Divorce proceedings commenced | |
| Consent order granted regarding division of matrimonial flat | |
| Summons filed for transfer of matrimonial flat solely to appellant | |
| Summons filed for respondent to solely conduct sale of matrimonial flat | |
| Appeal lodged against consent order and orders granted by Family Court | |
| Appeal dismissed with costs | |
| Application to remove respondent’s brother as Deputy dismissed | |
| Summons filed to enforce order for appellant to vacate flat | |
| Summons filed to vary order on ground of fraud | |
| Appeal dismissed with costs | |
| Summons filed for stay of proceedings | |
| Writ of possession issued to respondent | |
| Summons filed to set aside consent order and orders of Lai J and Prakash J | |
| Appeal filed against dismissal of summons to set aside orders | |
| Writ of possession executed | |
| Appeals struck out |
7. Legal Issues
- Compliance with Court Procedure
- Outcome: The court held that the appellant failed to comply with the timeline for appeal and did not file the required documents, leading to the appeals being struck out.
- Category: Procedural
- Sub-Issues:
- Failure to file appeal within prescribed timeline
- Failure to file requisite documents for appeal
8. Remedies Sought
- No remedies sought
9. Cause of Actions
- No cause of actions
10. Practice Areas
- Family Litigation
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 |
|---|---|
| Mental Capacity Act (Cap 177A, 2010 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
| Rules of Court (Cap 322, R 5 2006 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Matrimonial flat
- Consent order
- Writ of possession
- Non-compliance
- Appeal timeline
- Procedural rules
15.2 Keywords
- matrimonial
- flat
- appeal
- procedure
- consent order
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Family Law | 95 |
| Matrimonial Assets | 90 |
| Divorce | 85 |
| Civil Procedure | 60 |
| Judgments and Orders | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Civil Procedure