Ang Jian Xiang & Ors: Part-Call Application Dismissed for Counsel's Lateness
In Ang Jian Xiang and others, the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Justice Choo Han Teck on 9 May 2016, dismissed four applications for practice trainees to be permitted a limited audience before the courts prior to their full admission to the Bar because the supervising solicitors were late for the hearing. The court emphasized the importance of punctuality and respect for court schedules.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court of the Republic of Singapore1.2 Outcome
All four applications for which counsel were absent are dismissed.
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Applications for part-call admission were dismissed due to supervising solicitors' lateness, emphasizing respect for court schedules and exemplary conduct.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ang Jian Xiang | Applicant | Individual | Application Dismissed | Dismissed | |
| Mohammed Shakirin Bin Abdul Rashid | Applicant | Individual | Application Dismissed | Dismissed | |
| Joel Heng Zhen Yuan | Applicant | Individual | Application Dismissed | Dismissed | |
| Sharifah Nor Azizah Bte Sheikh Azad Ally | Applicant | Individual | Application Dismissed | Dismissed |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|
4. Facts
- Four applications for part-call admission were scheduled for hearing.
- The supervising solicitors for these applications were late.
- The practice trainees were present in court on time.
- The court dismissed all four applications due to the solicitors' lateness.
- Counsel in AAS 353 of 2016 was absent because he was at a lower court.
5. Formal Citations
- Re: Ang Jian Xiang and others, , [2016] SGHC 92
- In the Matter of Ang Jian Xiang, 111 of 2016, HC/Admission of Advocates and Solicitors No 111 of 2016
- In the Matter of Mohammed Shakirin Bin Abdul Rashid, 113 of 2016, HC/Admission of Advocates and Solicitors No 113 of 2016
- In the Matter of Joel Heng Zhen Yuan, 262 of 2016, HC/Admission of Advocates and Solicitors No 262 of 2016
- In the Matter of Sharifah Nor Azizah Bte Sheikh Azad Ally, 353 of 2016, HC/Admission of Advocates and Solicitors No 353 of 2016
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Applications for part-call admission heard | |
| Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Professional Conduct
- Outcome: The court emphasized the importance of punctuality and respect for court schedules.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Admission to the Bar (Limited Audience)
9. Cause of Actions
- No cause of actions
10. Practice Areas
- Admission of Advocates and Solicitors
11. Industries
- Legal Services
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 |
|---|---|
| Legal Profession Act (Cap 161) Section 12 | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Part-call application
- Supervising solicitor
- Practice trainee
- Unpunctuality
- Professional conduct
15.2 Keywords
- part-call
- admission
- legal profession
- lateness
- solicitor
- trainee
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Admission to the Bar | 95 |
| Legal Profession Act | 90 |
| Professional Ethics | 60 |
| Civil Procedure | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Legal Ethics
- Civil Procedure