PT Sandipala Arthaputra v STMicroelectronics: Clarification on Interest Calculation
In this supplemental judgment, the High Court of Singapore clarifies the dates from which interest is to run on the damages awarded to Oxel Systems Pte Ltd in its counterclaim against PT Sandipala Arthaputra, Mr. Paulus Tannos, and Ms. Catherine Tannos. The original action arose from a contract for the supply of microchips. The court specifies the interest calculation for the price of chips, down payments, losses suffered from payments to Danatel and Logii, and loss of profits, based on contractual and default rates.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court of the Republic of Singapore1.2 Outcome
Clarifications provided on the dates from which interest is to run on the awarded sums.
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Supplemental Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Supplemental judgment clarifying the dates from which interest is to run on damages awarded to Oxel Systems for breach of contract.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulus Tannos | Defendant | Individual | Counterclaim Allowed | Lost | |
| Lina Rawung | Defendant | Individual | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Catherine Tannos | Defendant | Individual | Counterclaim Allowed | Lost | |
| PT Sandipala Arthaputra | Plaintiff, Defendant | Corporation | Counterclaim Allowed | Lost | |
| Oxel Systems Pte Ltd | Defendant, Plaintiff | Corporation | Counterclaim Allowed | Won | |
| Vincent Pierre, Luc, Cousin | Defendant | Individual | Claim Dismissed | Won | |
| STMICROELECTRONICS ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD | Defendant | Corporation | Claim Dismissed | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| George Wei | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
4. Facts
- Sandipala contracted with Oxel for the supply of microchips from ST-AP.
- Oxel delivered 11,263,289 chips to Sandipala between January and April 2012.
- Oxel issued 11 invoices to Sandipala for the delivered chips, which Sandipala did not settle.
- Oxel issued an invoice to Sandipala for the unpaid 20% down payment on 2,331,778 chips on 26 January 2012.
- Oxel made payments to Danatel and Logii.
- Oxel was to deliver all 100m chips to Sandipala by the end of the fourth quarter of 2012.
5. Formal Citations
- PT Sandipala Arthaputra v STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and others, Suit No 542 of 2012, [2017] SGHC 191
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Chips delivered to Sandipala between January to April | |
| Oxel issued invoice to Sandipala for down payment | |
| Agreement between Oxel and Sandipala to supply 100m chips | |
| Hearing in chambers regarding clarifications on interest | |
| Supplemental judgment issued | |
| Invoice 1 issued for US$241,003.68 | |
| Invoice 2 issued for US$266,216.16 | |
| Invoice 3 issued for US$539,942.88 | |
| Invoice 4 issued for US$733,816.32 | |
| Invoice 5 issued for US$525,840.96 | |
| Invoice 6 issued for US$447,300.96 | |
| Invoice 7 issued for US$422,864.64 | |
| Invoice 8 issued for US$376,225.92 | |
| Invoice 9 issued for US$294,960.00 | |
| Invoice 10 issued for US$1,292,577.60 | |
| Invoice 11 issued for US$265,629.60 | |
| Payment to Danatel | |
| Payment to Logii | |
| Payment to Logii | |
| Payment to Logii | |
| Payment to Logii | |
| Latest possible invoice date for 100m chips |
7. Legal Issues
- Interest Calculation
- Outcome: The court clarified the dates from which interest is to run on the awarded sums, specifying the contractual and default rates.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Monetary Damages
- Interest
9. Cause of Actions
- Breach of Contract
10. Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
11. Industries
- Semiconductors
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Sandipala Arthraputra v STMicroElectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and others | High Court | Yes | [2017] SGHC 102 | Singapore | Sets out the facts of the action in full. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Civil Law Act (Cap 43) Section 12 | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Microchips
- Interest
- Contractual Rate
- Default Rate
- Invoices
- Down Payment
- Shipments
15.2 Keywords
- interest
- damages
- microchips
- contract
- singapore
- oxel
- sandipala
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Interest | 90 |
| Damages | 80 |
| Civil Practice | 75 |
| Civil Procedure | 75 |
| Breach of Contract | 60 |
| Contract Law | 60 |
16. Subjects
- Contract Dispute
- Interest Calculation