Bailment
Bailment is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 29 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Bailment, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Ang & Partners14.29% success rate | 7 cases24.1% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP0.00% success rate | 5 cases17.2% of area |
| Haridass Ho & Partners50.00% success rate | 4 cases13.8% of area |
| Rajah & Tann50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Gurbani and Co50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Khattar Wong & Partners50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Gurbani & Co.50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Rodyk & Davidson100.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Providence Law Asia LLC100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.4% of area |
| Tan Chin Hoe & Co100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.4% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Bailment, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Loo Dip Seng40.00% success rate | 4 cases13.8% of area |
| Leong Kah Wah0.00% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| Goh Kok Leong0.00% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| Gho Sze Kee0.00% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| Ajinderpal Singh100.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Thomas Tan0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Gerald Yee0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Lim Tean50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Liew Teck Huat0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 29 most recent judgments out of 29 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest | General Division of the High Court | 14 Mar 2024 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed and defendant's counterclaim partially allowed. |
| 2 | Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Jan 2024 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed |
| 3 | Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan Security | General Division of the High Court | 16 Jan 2022 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed. |
| 4 | CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 14 Jun 2021 | Plaintiffs' Originating Summons to set aside two paragraphs in the Award is dismissed. The plaintiffs’ application to amend their Originating Summons to set aside two further paragraphs is likewise dismissed. |
| 5 | Nambu PVD Pte Ltd v UBTS Pte Ltd: Negligence, Bailment, Contractual Exclusion Clauses & Fire Damage | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 01 Feb 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 6 | Huationg Contractor Pte Ltd v Choon Lai Kuen: Breach of Contract and Exclusion Clauses in Towing Services | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 23 Jun 2020 | Judgment for Defendant |
| 7 | Phillips 66 v Star Quest: Bills of Lading & Title in Bunker Supply Contracts after OW Bunker Insolvency | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 19 May 2016 | Appeals dismissed with costs. The Assistant Registrar's decision to grant the respondents unconditional leave to defend was affirmed. |
| 8 | PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal | High Court | 18 Aug 2015 | Application dismissed. |
| 9 | PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Mareva Injunction & Cargo Mis-delivery Dispute | High Court | 26 Jul 2015 | Plaintiff's application for Mareva relief against all defendants is dismissed. |
| 10 | Holland Leedon v C & P Transport: Warehouseman Negligence & Liability for Damaged Metal Coils | High Court | 30 Dec 2013 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 11 | Antariksa Logistics v McTrans Cargo: Conversion Claim over Detained Shipping Containers | High Court | 29 Jul 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 12 | Tat Seng v Orix: Conversion, Bailment, and Rights of Bailors in Machine Transportation | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 10 Sep 2009 | Appeal Allowed |
| 13 | MISC Bhd v Griffin Kinetic: Lien & Contract Dispute over Turbine Storage Charges | High Court | 15 Sep 2008 | Plaintiff's claim against the first defendant is dismissed with costs, and the second defendant’s claim against the plaintiff is also dismissed with costs. |
| 14 | PT Soonlee v Synergy Shipping: Unseaworthy Barge & Liability for Lost Cargo | High Court | 26 Jul 2007 | Judgment for Plaintiff, liability limited to £30,000; Third party to indemnify Defendant. |
| 15 | Sun Technosystems v Federal Express: Bailment, Carrier Duties & Hijacking | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 07 Nov 2006 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 16 | Sun Tech v FedEx: Hijacking & Bailee's Duty of Care in Air Carriage | High Court | 19 Apr 2006 | Judgment for Defendant |
| 17 | Techking v JFE & EBS: Sub-Bailee's Duty of Care for Stolen Goods | High Court | 12 Apr 2005 | Claim allowed. |
| 18 | AP Moller-Maersk v Special Entertainment: Interpleader, Cargo Claims & Storage Charges | Court of Appeal | 25 Jan 2005 | Appeal dismissed with slight variation to order below. |
| 19 | Smart Modular Technologies v Federal Express: Contract of Carriage & Bailment Dispute | High Court | 28 Jun 2004 | Sun Tech’s claim must be dismissed with costs. |
| 20 | BNP Paribas v Bandung Shipping: Wrongful Cargo Discharge & Letters of Indemnity | High Court | 11 May 2003 | Judgment for BNP Paribas with costs and damages to be assessed by the Registrar. |
| 21 | Trans-World v Cornelder: Misrepresentation, Title to Goods & Storage | High Court | 16 Mar 2003 | Plaintiffs’ action is dismissed with costs. |
| 22 | Faith Maritime v Feoso: Demurrage, Bills of Lading & Cargo Conversion Dispute | High Court | 30 Sep 2002 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 23 | Abani Trading v PT Delta Karina & Poh Fang: Inducement of Breach of Contract & Conversion | High Court | 11 Oct 2001 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 24 | Concordia Agritrading v Cornelder Hoogewerff: Time Bar in Warehousing Conditions | High Court | 29 Aug 2001 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 25 | Seah Ting Soon v Indonesian Tractors: Bailee's Duty of Care & Negligence in Warehouse Fire | Court of Appeal | 08 Jan 2001 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 26 | Steelmet v APL Co: Title to Goods, Bills of Lading & Right to Sue for Conversion | High Court | 26 Nov 2000 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 27 | Epic: Wrongful Detention of Cargo & Shipowner's Lien Dispute | Court of Appeal | 26 Jun 2000 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 28 | STL Machinery v Hai Leck Marine: Indemnity for Shipping Dispute over Crane Volume | High Court | 20 Jun 2000 | Appeal dismissed with variation; indemnity and damages recoverable are to be assessed. |
| 29 | Kohap (Hong Kong) Ltd v Sea Sources Trading: Conversion Claim Over Marine Gas Oil | High Court | 30 May 2000 | Plaintiffs` claim dismissed. |