WTB v WTC: Application for Second Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal

In the Family Justice Courts of Singapore, WTB applied against WTC for a second extension of time to file a notice of appeal regarding the District Judge's orders on ancillary matters, specifically the division of matrimonial assets and child maintenance, following their divorce. Choo Han Teck J dismissed the application, citing unreasonable delay and slim prospects of success on appeal. The court ordered the Applicant to pay $500 in costs to the Respondent.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

General Division of the High Court (Family Division)

1.2 Outcome

Application dismissed.

1.3 Case Type

Family

1.4 Judgment Type

Judgment

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

The court considered an application for a second extension of time to file a notice of appeal in a divorce case, ultimately dismissing the application due to unreasonable delay and poor prospects of success.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
WTBApplicantIndividualApplication dismissedLost
WTCRespondentIndividualApplication dismissedWon

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJudgeYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Tan Yee TatYeo & Associates LLC
Alvina LoganYeo & Associates LLC

4. Facts

  1. The parties obtained a final divorce judgment on 31 May 2023.
  2. The Applicant Husband wanted to appeal against the District Judge’s orders on ancillary matters.
  3. The Applicant failed to file the Notice of Appeal within the stipulated time.
  4. The Applicant applied for an extension of time, which was granted, but failed to comply again.
  5. The Applicant sought a second extension of time, claiming he did not know how to file a Notice of Appeal.
  6. The Applicant intended to appeal against the valuation of matrimonial assets and child maintenance.
  7. The basis for his appeal rested on an accountant’s report showing the company is worth zero dollars.

5. Formal Citations

  1. WTB v WTC, Originating Summons No 10 of 2023, [2024] SGHCF 1

6. Timeline

DateEvent
District Judge's orders handed down
Final judgment of divorce obtained
Applicant applied for an extension of time
Leave to appeal granted within 14 days
Judgment reserved
Judgment issued

7. Legal Issues

  1. Extension of time to file a notice of appeal
    • Outcome: The court dismissed the application for a second extension of time.
    • Category: Procedural
    • Sub-Issues:
      • Unreasonable delay
      • Prospects of appeal

8. Remedies Sought

  1. Extension of time to file a notice of appeal

9. Cause of Actions

  • No cause of actions

10. Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Appeals

11. Industries

  • No industries specified

12. Cited Cases

Case NameCourtAffirmedCitationJurisdictionSignificance
No cited cases

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

  • Extension of time
  • Notice of appeal
  • Matrimonial assets
  • Child maintenance
  • Unreasonable delay
  • Prospects of appeal

15.2 Keywords

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Appeal
  • Extension of Time
  • Matrimonial Assets
  • Child Maintenance

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Family Law95
Division of Matrimonial Assets85
Maintenance70
Children's Welfare60
Child Support60
Extension of Time50
Civil Procedure40
Legal Aid30
Wills and Probate5

16. Subjects

  • Family Law
  • Civil Procedure