Occupiers' Liability

Occupiers' Liability is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 18 cases from 2000 to 2022.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Occupiers' Liability, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Hoh Law Corporation25.00% success rate4 cases22.2% of area
United Legal Alliance LLC66.67% success rate3 cases16.7% of area
Bih Li & Lee LLP50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
William Chai & Rama50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Rajah & Tann LLP100.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Pillai & Pillai50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
AsiaLegal LLC100.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Independent Practitioner0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Chia Wong Chambers LLC0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Occupiers' Liability, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Subbiah Pillai33.33% success rate3 cases16.7% of area
N. Srinivasan50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Anparasan s/o Kamachi100.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Lee Hwee Khiam Anthony50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Michael Eu Hai Meng50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Namasivayam Srinivasan0.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Cheong Yuen Hee50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Yam Wern-Jhien100.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Danny Ong100.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Teo Ying Ying Denise0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 18 most recent judgments out of 18 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1The 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.
2PEX International v Lim Seng Chye: Nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher & ForeseeabilityCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore18 Dec 2019
Both appeals dismissed. The court upheld the High Court's decision that PEX was liable in nuisance and under the rule in Rylands v Fletcher, but clarified the role of foreseeability in these torts.
3Singapore Rifle Association v Singapore Shooting Association: Negligence and Occupiers' LiabilityCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore22 Jul 2018
Appeal Dismissed
4Singapore Shooting Association v. Singapore Rifle Association: Negligence and Occupier's Liability in Flooding IncidentHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore29 Oct 2017
Counterclaim dismissed in part; judgment for Defendant in part.
5BNM v National University of Singapore: Negligence, Drowning, and Duty of CareHigh Court08 Jan 2014
Claims against National University of Singapore and Hydro Aquatic dismissed.
6BNJ 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.
7Mohammad Nazeem v Management Corp: Occupiers' Liability & Negligence in Personal Injury ClaimHigh Court10 Oct 2012
Plaintiff's action is dismissed with costs to be taxed if not agreed.
8See Toh Siew Kee v Ho Ah Lam: Negligence & Occupiers' Liability in Shipyard AccidentHigh Court22 Apr 2012
Claim Dismissed
9Rahman 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.
10Ma 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.
11Zheng San Gen v OGG Landscape: Security for Costs in Negligence ClaimHigh Court26 May 2009
Appeal Dismissed
12Chandran v Dockers Marine: Stevedore's Liability for Injury on Vessel under Factories Act & Common Law Duty of CareHigh Court05 May 2009
Claim dismissed
13CST Cleaning v National Parks Board: Indemnity Clause & Concurrent NegligenceHigh Court21 Aug 2008
Appeal allowed in part. The Contractor is liable for 50% of the loss suffered by the Board.
14Heng Lee Suan v YTC Hotels: Negligence Claim for Slip and Fall at Paramount Hotel EntranceHigh Court14 Jul 2008
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
15Sim Cheng Soon v BT Engineering: Employee Injury & Breach of Factories ActHigh Court04 Dec 2005
Claim Dismissed
16S T Capital Limited v Stamford Tyres International Pte Ltd: Negligence Claim for Fire DamageHigh Court29 Oct 2002
Appeal Dismissed
17Wong 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.
18Amus bin Pangkong v Jurong Shipyard: Breach of Statutory Duty & Negligence in Ship RepairHigh Court23 Apr 2000
Appeal allowed.