Breach of Statutory Duty

Breach of Statutory Duty is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 23 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Breach of Statutory Duty, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Hoh Law Corporation60.00% success rate5 cases21.7% of area
United Legal Alliance LLC25.00% success rate4 cases17.4% of area
Harry Elias Partnership50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
ACIES Law Corporation100.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Kurup & Boo0.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Kelvin Chia Partnership50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
KhattarWong LLP50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Legal Solutions LLC0.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area
Tan Kok Quan Partnership100.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area
Independent Practitioner0.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Breach of Statutory Duty, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
N. Srinivasan100.00% success rate3 cases13.0% of area
Subbiah Pillai33.33% success rate3 cases13.0% of area
Boo Moh Cheh0.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Edwina Fan50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Anparasan s/o Kamachi66.67% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Namasivayam Srinivasan0.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Michael Eu Hai Meng0.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Tay Yong Seng0.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area
Koong Len Sheng100.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area
Ho Jiayun33.33% success rate1 cases4.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 23 most recent judgments out of 23 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Chen Qiming v Huttons Asia: Misrepresentation, Estate Agents Act & Property Purchase DisputeGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore16 Apr 2024
All of Chen's claims against both Ong and Huttons are dismissed.
2-19 Jun 2023
Unknown
3Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment & Statutory Interpretation of Mental Health ActGeneral Division of the High Court18 Jan 2023
Judgment for Plaintiff
4The Subsidiary Management Corporation v Janaed: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Contributory Negligence at Westgate TowerAppellate Division of the High Court20 Jun 2022
MCST's appeal dismissed; Janaed's appeal dismissed.
5Ooi Say Peng v Koh Kai Chuan Raymond: Striking Out Claims in Construction DisputeGeneral Division of the High Court26 May 2021
Appeal allowed in part; certain claims for mandatory injunctions against the fourth, fifth, and sixth defendants were struck out.
6Grace Electrical Engineering v Te Deum Engineering: Negligence & Res Ipsa Loquitur in Fire Safety Act BreachCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore26 Nov 2017
Appeal Dismissed
7Md Shohel v Chen Yongbiao: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Illegality in Workplace Injury ClaimHigh Court11 May 2017
Interlocutory judgment granted for the plaintiff to the extent of 80% of the damages, with damages to be assessed.
8Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect CaseHigh Court15 Mar 2016
The court found that Tiong Aik and RSP were independent contractors of Mer Vue, the DSCs and NSCs were independent contractors of Tiong Aik, Squire Mech and Sitetectonix were independent contractors of RSP, Tiong Aik and RSP had limited statutory non-delegable duties under the Building Control Act with no apparent implications on their independent contractor defenses, RSP had not unreasonably delegated any of its professional duties, Mer Vue, Tiong Aik and RSP had taken proper care in the selection and appointment of their respective independent contractors, and that no private right of action is available to the Plaintiff for the alleged breach of statutory duty by Mer Vue under the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act.
9Lum Hon Ying v Buildmart Industries: Negligence & Statutory Duty in Crane AccidentHigh Court09 Jul 2014
Judgment for the plaintiffs against Chiu Teng and Buildmart, with both defendants bearing joint and several liability.
10BNJ v SMRT Trains: Negligence, Occupier's Liability, and Breach of Duty in MRT AccidentHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore30 Dec 2013
Plaintiff's action dismissed with costs.
11Shaik Abu Bakar v Saag Oilfield & PPL Shipyard: Negligence Claim for Workplace InjuryHigh Court17 Dec 2012
Judgment for Plaintiff; damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
12Rahman v Lim Keenly Builders: Workmen's Compensation & Insurance Coverage for Subcontractor EmployeesHigh Court06 May 2010
Claim by the defendant against the Insurer is dismissed with costs.
13Ma HongFei v U-Hin Manufacturing: Negligence & Occupier's Liability in Workplace InjuryHigh Court29 Jul 2009
Interlocutory judgment awarded to the plaintiff against the second defendant; claim against the first defendant dismissed.
14Agrosin Pte Ltd v Martynov Igor: Breach of Director's Duties, Understated Costs, and Unpaid Salary DisputeHigh Court25 Jun 2009
Interlocutory judgment granted to the plaintiff with damages to be assessed; Defendant's counterclaim for unpaid salary allowed.
15Chandran v Dockers Marine: Stevedore's Liability for Injury on Vessel under Factories Act & Common Law Duty of CareHigh Court05 May 2009
Claim dismissed
16Poh Kwee Eng v Hua Goi Co.: Employer's Duty of Care and Statutory Obligations under Factories ActHigh Court20 Dec 2006
Interlocutory judgment for the plaintiff with damages to be assessed.
17Sim Cheng Soon v BT Engineering: Employer's Duty of Care for Workplace SafetyCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore15 Nov 2006
Appeal Allowed in Part
18Emma Maersk: Negligence & Statutory Duty in Pilot DisembarkationHigh Court12 Oct 2006
Claim dismissed with costs.
19Tan Kay Beng v PP: Theft & Criminal Intimidation Sentencing AppealHigh Court06 Jul 2006
Appeal Allowed
20Sim Cheng Soon v BT Engineering: Employee Injury & Breach of Factories ActHigh Court04 Dec 2005
Claim Dismissed
21Loh Luan Choo Betsy v Foo Wah Jek: Negligence, Breach of Statutory Duty & Inevitable Accident in South Africa Road AccidentHigh Court14 Oct 2004
Case dismissed. The court found that the defendant was not negligent in his handling of the vehicle when the tyre burst and that the bursting of the tyre made the accident inevitable.
22Wong Jin Fah v L & M Prestressing: Construction Site Accident, Breach of Statutory Duty, Negligence, Occupier's LiabilityHigh Court30 Aug 2001
Judgment for the Plaintiff against the first, third, and fourth defendants; claim against the second defendant dismissed with costs.
23Amus bin Pangkong v Jurong Shipyard: Breach of Statutory Duty & Negligence in Ship RepairHigh Court23 Apr 2000
Appeal allowed.