Yong Teck Chong v ERA Realty Network: Application to Set Aside Settlement Order
Mr. Yong Teck Chong applied to the General Division of the High Court to set aside a settlement order previously agreed upon with ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd and Tan Ching Siong. The initial dispute arose from a property transaction involving Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats. Choo Han Teck J dismissed the application, finding insufficient evidence to support Mr. Yong's claims of collusion and double payment.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
General Division of the High Court1.2 Outcome
Application dismissed.
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Yong Teck Chong's application to set aside a settlement order was dismissed. The court found insufficient evidence to support his claims against ERA Realty Network.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yong Teck Chong | Applicant | Individual | Application dismissed | Lost | |
| ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd | Respondent | Corporation | Won | Won | |
| Tan Ching Siong | Respondent | Individual | Won | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge of the High Court | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Tan Siang Teck | Christopher Bridges Law Corporation |
4. Facts
- Applicant sued respondents for the return of $5,350 commission.
- The case was settled, and a settlement agreement was recorded on 2 June 2022.
- Applicant applied to set aside the settlement order, but the application was dismissed.
- Applicant appealed the dismissal, but the appeal was dismissed.
- Applicant applied for leave to appeal, but the application was refused.
- Applicant sought to set aside the refusal to grant leave and an extension of time to file a notice of appeal.
5. Formal Citations
- Yong Teck Chong v ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd and another, , [2024] SGHC 43
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Settlement agreement recorded before DR Lewis Tan. | |
| Applicant applied to set aside the settlement order in MC/OA 9 of 2023. | |
| PDJ Clement Seah dismissed applicant's appeal in MC/RA 8 of 2023. | |
| Applicant applied for leave to appeal against PDJ Seah’s decision in MC/SUM 3588 of 2023. | |
| Applicant concluded submissions before the court. | |
| Judgment reserved. |
7. Legal Issues
- Setting aside settlement order
- Outcome: The court dismissed the application to set aside the settlement order.
- Category: Procedural
- Leave to appeal
- Outcome: The court dismissed the application for leave to appeal.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Setting aside of settlement order
- Leave to appeal
- Extension of time to file a notice of appeal
9. Cause of Actions
- No cause of actions
10. Practice Areas
- Appeals
- Litigation
11. Industries
- Real Estate
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| Order 18 Rule 19(2) of Rules of Court 2021 |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Settlement order
- Leave to appeal
- Commission
- HDB flat
- Collusion
- Double payment
15.2 Keywords
- Settlement
- Appeal
- Real Estate
- Commission
- Singapore
- High Court
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Civil Procedure | 75 |
| Settlement Agreements | 65 |
| Judgments and Orders | 60 |
| Breach of Contract | 50 |
| Contract Law | 40 |
| Real Estate Transactions | 35 |
| Litigation | 30 |
16. Subjects
- Civil Procedure
- Appeals
- Real Estate