Interpretation of Contracts
Interpretation of Contracts is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 44 cases from 2002 to 2022.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Interpretation of Contracts, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Allen & Gledhill LLP50.00% success rate | 6 cases13.6% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP33.33% success rate | 6 cases13.6% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate | 6 cases13.6% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC20.00% success rate | 5 cases11.4% of area |
| Oon & Bazul LLP75.00% success rate | 4 cases9.1% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP66.67% success rate | 3 cases6.8% of area |
| MPillay100.00% success rate | 3 cases6.8% of area |
| Premier Law LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| LVM Law Chambers LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Legal Clinic LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Interpretation of Contracts, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Yee Mun Howe Gerald0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Francis Xavier SC50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Lin Weiqi Wendy0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Jonathan Lim Shi Cao0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Alvin Yeo33.33% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Jonathan Yuen0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Colin Liew66.67% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Devathas Satianathan100.00% success rate | 2 cases4.5% of area |
| Daryl Ong Hock Chye0.00% success rate | 1 cases2.3% of area |
| Loong Tse Chuan0.00% success rate | 1 cases2.3% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 44 most recent judgments out of 44 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asiana Airlines v. Gate Gourmet Korea: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Contract Interpretation | Singapore International Commercial Court | 26 May 2022 | Originating Summons dismissed with costs. |
| 2 | Doo Wan Tsong Charles v Oxley Jasper: Rectification & Rescission of En Bloc Sale Agreement | General Division of the High Court | 04 Nov 2021 | Plaintiffs' claims dismissed; Oxley Jasper entitled to refund of Initial Deposit with interest. |
| 3 | Nambu PVD v UBTS: Exclusion Clauses & Contractual Terms in Machine Transport | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 19 Oct 2021 | Both appeals dismissed. |
| 4 | Dathena Science v Justco: Frustration & Unfair Contract Terms in Workspace Lease Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Sep 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 5 | VKC v VJZ: Anti-Suit Injunction & Exclusive Jurisdiction in Estate Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jul 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Lim Teng Siang v Hong Choon Hau: Oral Rescission & No Oral Modification Clause in Share Purchase Agreement | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 21 Apr 2021 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 8 | CIM v CIN: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Non-Delivery of Clinker | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 31 Mar 2021 | Originating summons dismissed |
| 9 | CJY v CJZ: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration Over Wrongful Performance Bond Calls and Construction Defects | General Division of the High Court | 22 Mar 2021 | Case management stay granted, suit stayed pending the determination of the arbitration. |
| 10 | CBS v CBP: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 19 Jan 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 11 | Tamar Perry v Bonnet Esculier: Interpleader, Striking Out, Pleadings Amendment in Offshore Case | Singapore International Commercial Court | 29 Oct 2020 | Application to strike out the unjust enrichment claim succeeded. Leave to amend the Writ and Statement of Claim was not granted in certain respects. The case was designated as an Offshore case. |
| 12 | CDM v CDP: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Arbitration Award - Jurisdiction & Natural Justice | High Court | 20 Jul 2020 | Originating Summons 1307 of 2019 dismissed. Stay Application dismissed. |
| 13 | CBX v CBZ: Setting Aside Arbitration Awards for Exceeding Jurisdiction and Public Policy | Singapore International Commercial Court | 15 Jul 2020 | Plaintiffs' setting aside applications are dismissed. |
| 14 | Ramo Industries v DLE Solutions: Structural Steel Contract Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 06 Jan 2020 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaim allowed in part. |
| 15 | BRQ v BRS: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Cost Overrun & BPTA Charges | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Nov 2019 | Both applications dismissed, thereby leaving the award intact. |
| 16 | Ong Keh Choo v Paul Huntington Bernardo: Dispute over Option to Purchase Agreement | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 02 Sep 2019 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed. |
| 17 | Arovin Ltd v Hadiran Sridjaja: Dispute over Pleadings and Requests for Further and Better Particulars | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 11 Nov 2018 | Order for Defendant to provide further and better particulars of the Defence. |
| 18 | NK Mulsan Co Ltd v INTL Asia Pte Ltd: Stay of Execution Application | High Court of Singapore | 07 Nov 2018 | Stay application dismissed |
| 19 | Adinop Co Ltd v Rovithai Ltd: Breach of Confidentiality Agreement & Obligations | High Court | 29 May 2018 | Plaintiff's action dismissed. |
| 20 | Didwania v Hauslab: Enforcing Adjudication & Standard of Proof for Novation in Construction | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 16 Mar 2017 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 21 | - | 17 Apr 2016 | Unknown | |
| 22 | G-Fuel Pte Ltd v. Gulf Petrochem Pte Ltd: Dispute over Marine Fuel Oil Contract Formation | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Apr 2016 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 23 | Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Undertaking | High Court | 29 Dec 2015 | Singapore proceedings stayed in favour of India as the more appropriate forum. |
| 24 | AYH v AYI: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Submission Scope | High Court | 22 Nov 2015 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 25 | William Jacks v Nelson Honey: Long-Arm Jurisdiction & Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 15 Sep 2015 | Summons dismissed on the condition that William Jacks abandons proceedings in New Zealand if it fails to dismiss or stay proceedings there. |
| 26 | Boustead Singapore Ltd v Arab Banking Corp: Fraud, Demand Guarantees & Unconscionability | High Court | 10 Mar 2015 | Judgment for Plaintiff; ABC is injuncted from receiving payment from Boustead under the facility agreement demand and is injuncted from making payment to BCD on BCD’s counter-guarantee demands. The event-of-default notice is invalid. |
| 27 | Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply | Court of Appeal | 29 May 2014 | Appeal allowed with costs. Contracts discharged by frustration. |
| 28 | Indian Overseas Bank v Svil Agro: Breach of Guarantee & Enforceability of Judgments | High Court | 29 May 2014 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 29 | Rotol Projects v CCM Industrial: Sub-Contract Dispute over Variations & Payment for Aluminium and Glazing Works | High Court | 14 Apr 2014 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 30 | KS Energy v BR Energy: Breach of Joint Venture Agreement & Endeavours Clauses | Court of Appeal | 25 Feb 2014 | Appeal Allowed |
| 31 | Fairview v Ong & Ong: Architectural Services Dispute & Wrongful Termination | Court of Appeal | 19 Jan 2014 | Fairview's appeal dismissed; Ong & Ong's appeal allowed. |
| 32 | Holland Leedon v C & P Transport: Warehouseman Negligence & Liability for Damaged Metal Coils | High Court | 30 Dec 2013 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 33 | Mitora Pte Ltd v Agritrade International: Striking Out of Statement of Claim for Breach of Unless Orders | Court of Appeal | 02 Jul 2013 | Appeal allowed. |
| 34 | MovingU v Trans-Cab: Breach of Contract & Mobile Credit Card Reader Dispute | High Court | 27 Nov 2011 | Plaintiff's action is dismissed with costs; remedies prayed for in the Defendant's counterclaim are granted with damages to be assessed by the Registrar. |
| 35 | Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng: Specific Performance of Property Sale Agreement Dispute | Court of Appeal | 27 Nov 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 36 | Soo Nam Thoong v Phang Song Hua: Rescission of Option to Purchase Due to Unsatisfactory Land Transport Authority Road Line Plan | High Court | 30 Jun 2011 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 37 | Doshion Ltd v Sembawang Engineers: Dispute Over Settlement Agreement and Arbitration Termination | High Court | 27 Feb 2011 | Plaintiff's application dismissed. |
| 38 | Anti-Corrosion Pte Ltd v Berger Paints Singapore Pte Ltd: Defective Paint Claim | High Court | 02 Dec 2010 | Plaintiff's action dismissed; Defendant's counterclaim allowed. |
| 39 | Pun Serge v Joy Head Investments: Performance Bond & Breach of Contract | High Court | 28 Jun 2010 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 40 | Navigator Investment Services Ltd v Acclaim Insurance Brokers: Arbitration Stay & Pre-Action Discovery | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Sep 2009 | Appeal against the decision in Summons 5059 allowed, but appeal against the decision in Registrar’s Appeal 383 dismissed. |
| 41 | Chua Chian Ya v Music & Movements: Copyright Ownership Dispute over Compositions | High Court | 30 Mar 2009 | Application dismissed with costs to the defendant. |
| 42 | Ong Kai Hian v Tan Hong Suan Cecilia: Amendment of Pleadings & New Cause of Action | High Court | 08 Mar 2009 | Application for amendment of pleadings allowed in part and disallowed in part. |
| 43 | - | 03 Mar 2003 | Unknown | |
| 44 | Li Hwee v Advanced Construction: Wrongful Repudiation of Sub-Contract Dispute | High Court | 02 Dec 2002 | Judgment for Defendant |