Mental Capacity Law
Mental Capacity Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 49 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Mental Capacity Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Attorney-General’s Chambers75.00% success rate | 8 cases16.3% of area |
| Shook Lin & Bok LLP16.67% success rate | 6 cases12.2% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP20.00% success rate | 5 cases10.2% of area |
| KhattarWong LLP25.00% success rate | 4 cases8.2% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate | 4 cases8.2% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP50.00% success rate | 4 cases8.2% of area |
| Tan Kok Quan Partnership33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.1% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.1% of area |
| Straits Law Practice LLC0.00% success rate | 3 cases6.1% of area |
| CNPLaw LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Mental Capacity Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Alvin Yeo25.00% success rate | 4 cases8.2% of area |
| Anparasan s/o Kamachi33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.1% of area |
| Monica Chong33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.1% of area |
| Hu Huimin0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
| Lee Eng Beng50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
| Aw Wen Ni50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
| Sunil Sudheesan0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
| Jamal Siddique Peer33.33% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
| Zhu Ming-Ren Wilson0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
| Kelvin Poon50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.1% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 49 most recent judgments out of 49 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WVG v WVH: Extension of Time for Appeal in Deputyship Application under Mental Capacity Act | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 19 Dec 2024 | Application to restore District Court Appeal 123/2023 granted. |
| 2 | - | 03 Nov 2024 | Unknown | |
| 3 | CNK v Public Prosecutor: Culpable Homicide, Sentencing Appeal, Mentally Disordered Young Offender, River Valley High School Axe Attack | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 22 Oct 2024 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 4 | Public Prosecutor v JCS: Statutory Rape, Sexual Penetration of a Minor, and Rioting | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Jul 2024 | Appeal Allowed |
| 5 | WLR v WLT: Costs Allocation in Mental Capacity Act Proceedings for P's Deputyship and LPA Revocation | Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore | 02 May 2024 | Costs orders made regarding applications for deputyship and revocation of a Lasting Power of Attorney. |
| 6 | Re Estate of BKR: Mental Capacity Act & Management of Patient's Property | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Feb 2024 | Application dismissed in part; Discharge Order granted, Authorisation Order and Remuneration Order denied. |
| 7 | Goh Tze Chien v Tan Teow Chee: Validity of Company Winding Up Resolution & Mental Capacity | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 08 Jan 2024 | Originating Application No 637 of 2023 and Summons No 2196 of 2023 were dismissed. |
| 8 | Goh Siam Teow v Lim Tung Hee Arthero: Sale of Property Under Court Order for Person Lacking Capacity | General Division of the High Court | 31 May 2023 | Application granted; property to be sold with proceeds divided equally between the applicant and the respondent. |
| 9 | WLR v WLT: Deputyship & LPA Revocation under Mental Capacity Act | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 10 May 2023 | Originating Summonses 2 and 3 granted in part, Originating Summons 4 dismissed, Originating Summons 5 granted. |
| 10 | Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment & Statutory Interpretation of Mental Health Act | General Division of the High Court | 18 Jan 2023 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 11 | WEW v WEX: Appeal over Mental Capacity Act & Lasting Power of Attorney Dispute | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 29 Dec 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 12 | Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan Security | General Division of the High Court | 16 Jan 2022 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed. |
| 13 | VVB v VVA: Appeal on Costs for Revocation of Lasting Power of Attorney | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 05 Jan 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 14 | VUW v VUT: Mental Capacity Act & Appointment of Deputies Dispute | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 28 Dec 2021 | Appeals in HCF/DCA 49/2021 and HCF/DCA 50/2021 allowed. Appeals in HCF/DCA 52/2021 and HCF/DCA 53/2021 dismissed. No order as to HCF/RAS 14/2021. |
| 15 | ULP v ULS: LPA Revocation Based on Undue Pressure; Mental Capacity Act | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 05 Jul 2021 | Appeal Allowed |
| 16 | North Star (S) Capital Pte Ltd v Megatrucare Pte Ltd: Illegality of Loan Guarantee & Mental Capacity | General Division of the High Court | 05 May 2021 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed; second defendant's counterclaim granted for a declaration that the Guarantee is unenforceable under section 14(2)(a) of the Moneylenders Act. |
| 17 | Goh Yng Yng Karen v Goh Yong Chiang Kelvin: Mental Capacity & Undue Influence in Power of Attorney | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 16 Sep 2020 | Declaration that the Powers of Attorney are void. |
| 18 | Law Society of Singapore v. Yeo Khirn Hai Alvin: Disciplinary Review for Mental Capacity & Overcharging | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 07 Jan 2020 | Determination set aside; new Disciplinary Tribunal to be appointed. |
| 19 | CBB v Law Society of Singapore: Judicial Review of Law Society's Decision on Lawyer Misconduct Complaint | High Court | 02 Jan 2020 | Judicial review allowed; the decision of the Council not to apply for leave to refer the pre 17 April 2012 events to the Chairman is quashed, and a mandatory order is granted directing the Council to reconsider its decision. |
| 20 | Choy Chee Yean v Law Society of Singapore: Reinstatement to Roll of Advocates and Solicitors | Court of Three Judges | 18 Nov 2019 | Application allowed, subject to conditions. |
| 21 | BLL v BLM: Issue Estoppel & Res Judicata in Mental Capacity Case | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 09 Sep 2019 | The court held that issue estoppel and the extended doctrine of res judicata do not apply, allowing the defendants to relitigate the issue of undue influence. |
| 22 | BUV v BUU: Mental Capacity Act Declaration & Deputy Appointment | High Court (Family Division) | 18 Jun 2019 | Declaration that the second defendant lacked capacity to make decisions as to her personal welfare and her property and affairs. |
| 23 | - | 20 Dec 2018 | Unknown | |
| 24 | BLG v BLI: Review of Bill of Costs in Mental Capacity Act Application | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 11 Apr 2018 | Applicants' summons dismissed. |
| 25 | Law Society v Sum Chong Mun: Professional Misconduct in Lasting Power of Attorney Certification | Court of Three Judges of the republic of singapore | 10 Apr 2017 | Due cause for disciplinary action was shown against both Sum and Kay. Sum was suspended for one year, and Kay was suspended for 30 months. |
| 26 | Yeo Henry v Yeo Charles: Testamentary Capacity & Succession of Ng Lay Hua's Estate | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 10 Oct 2016 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 27 | SGB Starkstrom v Commissioner for Labour: Work Injury Compensation & Mental Capacity | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Apr 2016 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 28 | Nathan v De Silva: Rectification of Property Transfer Executed by Unauthorized Committee of Person | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Apr 2016 | Application dismissed. |
| 29 | TDA v TCZ: Appeal Against Statutory Will Order Under Mental Capacity Act Based on Undue Influence Allegations | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 11 Apr 2016 | Appeal Dismissed with Costs |
| 30 | Leow Li Yoon v Liu Jiu Chang: Validity of CPF Nomination & Mental Capacity | High Court | 03 Nov 2015 | Appeal Allowed |
| 31 | TEG v TEH: Appeal on Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance After Divorce | High Court | 08 Sep 2015 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 32 | Chung Khin Chun K v Yang Yin: Undue Influence & Misappropriation Claim | High Court | 13 Aug 2015 | Orders made allowing Yang Yin to surrender insurance policies to pay for legal fees. |
| 33 | Re BKR: Mental Capacity Act Application, Undue Influence, and Appointment of Deputies | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 May 2015 | Appeal Allowed in part |
| 34 | Tan Lip Tiong v Commissioner of Labour: Mental Capacity Act & Work Injury Compensation | High Court | 01 Apr 2015 | Originating Summons No 918 of 2014 dismissed. Originating Summons No 265 of 2014 granted. |
| 35 | ADP v ADT: Executors' Duties and Interim Distribution of Estate Assets Amid Mental Capacity Dispute | High Court | 29 May 2014 | No order made. |
| 36 | Re BKR: Mental Capacity Act Application, Appointment of Deputies, Undue Influence | High Court | 30 Sep 2013 | Appeals Allowed |
| 37 | Riaz LLC v Sharil bin Abbas: Mental Capacity, Warrant to Act, and Solicitor's Costs | High Court | 04 Sep 2013 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 38 | Riaz LLC v Sharil bin Abbas: Mental Capacity Act & Solicitor's Costs Dispute | High Court | 24 Jun 2013 | Costs not allowed to the applicant. |
| 39 | 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. |
| 40 | Hsu Ann Mei Amy v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd: Bank's Duty to Customer, Mental Capacity, Undue Influence | Court of Appeal | 20 Jan 2011 | Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part. |
| 41 | Hwang Cheng Tsu Hsu v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp: Bank's Duty of Care & Customer's Mental Capacity | High Court | 24 May 2010 | Judgment for Defendant |
| 42 | Public Prosecutor v Ong Pang Siew: Culpable Homicide and Diminished Responsibility | High Court | 29 Jul 2009 | Guilty and convicted on the charge of murder. The mandatory death sentence was passed on him. |
| 43 | Wong Sau Kuen v Wong Kai Wah: Dispute over Committee Appointment under Mental Disorders and Treatment Act | High Court | 08 Jan 2008 | Application granted in part; Committee of Person and Estate appointed consisting of the 2nd to 5th Plaintiffs and the 2nd Defendant. |
| 44 | Mount Alvernia Hospital v LP: Declaration on Legality of Medical Treatment & Court's Inherent Jurisdiction | High Court | 22 Jan 2006 | Order granted in terms of the application, declaring the proposed surgery lawful. |
| 45 | PP v Juminem: Diminished Responsibility & Provocation in Maid's Murder Case | High Court | 04 Sep 2005 | Both accused persons found not guilty of murder but guilty of the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. |
| 46 | Teo Choo Him v Teo Leng Hui: Dispute over Appointment of Committee for Patient with Brain Damage | High Court | 15 May 2005 | Respondent's husband appointed committee of person and estate of respondent. |
| 47 | PP v Zailani bin Ahmad: Murder, Common Intention, Diminished Responsibility | High Court | 12 Sep 2004 | Accused found guilty and imposed the mandatory death sentence. |
| 48 | Re Yeh Ee Swan: Application for Authority to Manage Bank Accounts under Mental Disorders and Treatment Act | High Court | 22 Oct 2003 | Application dismissed. |
| 49 | Re Puah Sun Kau: Application for Appointment of Committee under Mental Disorders and Treatment Act Dismissed | High Court | 27 Apr 2000 | Application dismissed. |