Issue Estoppel
Issue Estoppel is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 20 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Issue Estoppel, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Drew & Napier LLC33.33% success rate | 3 cases15.0% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP0.00% success rate | 3 cases15.0% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Engelin Teh Practice LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Wong & Leow LLC100.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
| Providence Law Asia LLC100.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
| Tan Kok Quan Partnership100.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
| LVM Law Chambers LLC0.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership LLP0.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
| Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP0.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Issue Estoppel, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Teh Guek Ngor Engelin50.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Lem Jit Min Andy0.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Yeo Yian Hui Mark50.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Zhuang Changzhong0.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Lim Xiao Wei Charmaine50.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Selvaratnam Sharmini Sharon0.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Poon Pui Yee0.00% success rate | 2 cases10.0% of area |
| Chloe Shobhana Ajit0.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
| Jimmy Yim Wing Kuen0.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
| Dhivya Rajendra Naidu0.00% success rate | 1 cases5.0% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 20 most recent judgments out of 20 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WZN v WZM: Child Maintenance, Issue Estoppel, and Material Change of Circumstances | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 05 Nov 2024 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 2 | - | 03 Nov 2024 | Unknown | |
| 3 | Navayo International AG v Ministry of Defence: Enforcement of Arbitral Award & Public Policy | Singapore International Commercial Court | 21 Apr 2024 | Ministry of Defence, Government of Indonesia's application for an extension of time to file SUM 589 is dismissed. |
| 4 | JTrust Asia v Group Lease: Res Judicata & Issue Estoppel in Deceit & Conspiracy Claims | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Jun 2023 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 5 | Kiri Industries v DyStar: Breach of Contract, Res Judicata & Certainty of Terms | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Apr 2023 | 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 | - | 28 Apr 2021 | Unknown | |
| 8 | Ong Han Nam v Borneo Ventures: Breach of Contract, Warranties & Res Judicata | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 07 Mar 2021 | Appeal allowed in part. The court found a breach of the Land Warranty but reversed the lower court's decision regarding the Asset Disposal and Arm's Length Warranties. Injunctions were reversed, and damages were ordered to be assessed. |
| 9 | CKR Contract Services v Asplenium Land: Res Judicata & Striking Out in Construction Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jun 2020 | Plaintiff's claims in conspiracy against the first defendant are struck out in their totality. The plaintiff's claims for intimidation, save as relate to the procurement of the first “ang pow” of S$15,000, are also struck out. |
| 10 | Borneo Ventures v Ong Han Nam: Breach of Contract & Warranties Dispute over Sutera Harbour Resort Land | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 May 2020 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 11 | Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme: Issue Estoppel & Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Sep 2019 | The court determined that Merck Sharp & Dohme is bound by the UKCA decision that the governing law of the 1970 Agreement and 1975 Letter is German law and that the use of the word Merck per se constitutes a breach of clause 7. The summary judgement application was dismissed. |
| 12 | Sito Construction v PBT Engineering: SOPA, Jurisdictional Objection & Waiver | High Court | 13 Jan 2019 | Application dismissed |
| 13 | World Sport Group v Dorsey James Michael: Pre-Action Interrogatories & Defamation | High Court | 09 Apr 2013 | Appeal allowed in part. The defendant had to answer interrogatories nos 1, 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 6 and 6.1. |
| 14 | Westacre Investments Inc v Yugoimport SDPR: Garnishee Proceedings & Beneficial Ownership of Funds | High Court | 18 May 2011 | Summons 5282 allowed; Summons 5377 dismissed; provisional garnishee orders made final. |
| 15 | Lee Tat v MCST Plan No 301: Easement Extinguishment & Right of Way Dispute | Court of Appeal | 30 Nov 2008 | Appeal Allowed |
| 16 | International Coal v Kristle Trading: Arbitration Confidentiality & Issue Estoppel | High Court | 21 Oct 2008 | Plaintiffs' claims dismissed; judgment for Kristle Trading on counterclaim. |
| 17 | Vasiliy Golovnin: Arrest of Vessel, Issue Estoppel & Abuse of Process | High Court | 30 Jul 2007 | Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part. |
| 18 | Asta Rickmers v Hub Marine: Pre-Action Discovery for Arbitral Award Enforcement | High Court | 27 Sep 2005 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 19 | Mumthaj Beevi v Niru & Co: Interlocutory Judgment Appeal & Fraud Allegations | High Court | 20 Sep 2002 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 20 | Baiduri Bank Bhd v Dong Sui Hung: Forum Non Conveniens & Enforcement of Guarantee | High Court | 27 Jun 2000 | Appeal dismissed. |