WKK v WKL: Application to Reinstate Action Dismissed for Non-Compliance with Unless Order

In the Family Justice Courts of Singapore, Justice Choo Han Teck dismissed WKK's application to reinstate an action against WKL that had been struck out for failing to comply with an unless order. The court found the application unmeritorious, noting repeated delays and the failure of the plaintiff's counsel to appear at the hearing. The defendant's application was not addressed.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS of the republic of singapore

1.2 Outcome

Application dismissed.

1.3 Case Type

Family

1.4 Judgment Type

Grounds of Decision

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

Application to reinstate action struck out for failing to comply with an unless order was dismissed. The court found the application unmeritorious and noted repeated delays.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
WKKPlaintiff, Defendant in CounterclaimIndividualApplication dismissedLost
WKLDefendant, Plaintiff in CounterclaimIndividualNo order madeNeutral

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJudgeYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Muhammed Riyach Bin Hussain OmarH C Law Practice
Lee Chung Yen StevenHilborne Law LLC

4. Facts

  1. The plaintiff's application was identical to previous applications that were dismissed.
  2. The plaintiff sought to reinstate an action struck out for failing to comply with an unless order.
  3. The plaintiff requested a further extension of time to set down for trial.
  4. Plaintiff's counsel did not appear for the hearing.
  5. The court found the plaintiff's claim unmeritorious.
  6. The original claim was struck out due to numerous delays and missed deadlines.

5. Formal Citations

  1. WKK v WKL, Suit No 3 of 2021(Summonses Nos 72 & 106 of 2023), [2023] SGHCF 33

6. Timeline

DateEvent
HCF/SUM 287/2022 and HCF/SUM 344/2022 dismissed
Hearing for HCF/SUM 72/2023
Decision made on HCF/SUM 72/2023
Judgment date

7. Legal Issues

  1. Extension of Time
    • Outcome: The court dismissed the application for extension of time.
    • Category: Procedural
    • Sub-Issues:
      • Failure to comply with unless order
      • Repeated failure to meet court deadlines
    • Related Cases:
      • [2023] SGHCF 6

8. Remedies Sought

  1. Reinstatement of action
  2. Extension of time to set down for trial

9. Cause of Actions

  • No cause of actions

10. Practice Areas

  • Family Litigation

11. Industries

  • No industries specified

12. Cited Cases

Case NameCourtAffirmedCitationJurisdictionSignificance
WKK v WKLGeneral Division of the High Court (Family Division)Yes[2023] SGHCF 6SingaporeThe court referred to its previous decision in this case when dismissing the application.

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

  • Unless order
  • Extension of time
  • Reinstatement of action
  • Medical certificate
  • Costs

15.2 Keywords

  • Family Justice Courts
  • Singapore
  • Civil Procedure
  • Extension of time
  • Reinstatement
  • Unless order

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Extension of Time90
Civil Procedure80
Civil Practice75
Costs60
Jurisdiction25

16. Subjects

  • Civil Procedure
  • Family Law