Property Damage

Property Damage is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 45 cases from 2001 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Property Damage, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Rajah & Tann LLP80.00% success rate5 cases11.1% of area
Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate4 cases8.9% of area
Rodyk & Davidson LLP25.00% success rate4 cases8.9% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP33.33% success rate3 cases6.7% of area
Tan Kok Quan Partnership33.33% success rate3 cases6.7% of area
WongPartnership LLP0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
UniLegal LLC0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Independent Practitioner100.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Cooma & Rai0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Property Damage, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Audrey Chiang Ju Hua0.00% success rate3 cases6.7% of area
Kelvin Poon Kin Mun100.00% success rate3 cases6.7% of area
Vivian Ang50.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Adam Muneer Yusoff Maniam0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Mahendra Prasad Rai0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Philip Tay0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Gerald Yee0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Liew Teck Huat0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Cavinder Bull0.00% success rate2 cases4.4% of area
Cheong Yuen Hee85.71% success rate2 cases4.4% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 45 most recent judgments out of 45 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Lim Yew Beng v Lim Kwong Fei: Transfer of Proceedings to High CourtGeneral Division of the High Court05 Sep 2024
Appeal Allowed
2Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful ArrestGeneral Division of the High Court14 Mar 2024
Plaintiff's claim dismissed and defendant's counterclaim partially allowed.
3Danny Raj v Ang Zhiqiang: Negligence and Public Nuisance Claim for Motorcycle Collision on SLEGeneral Division of the High Court13 Feb 2022
Action dismissed.
4PEX 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.
5Ng Siok Poh v Sim Lian-Koru Bena JV Pte Ltd: Damages for Nuisance & Negligence from ConstructionCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore02 Jul 2018
Appeal allowed in part.
6Smile Inc v OP3 International: Defective Construction & Flooding at Suntec City ClinicHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore04 Oct 2017
Interlocutory judgment for the plaintiff with damages to be assessed.
7Ng Djoni v Miranda Joseph Jude: Transfer of Personal Injury Claim from Magistrate's Court to High CourtHigh Court of Singapore22 Aug 2017
Plaintiff's application dismissed with costs.
8Te Deum Engineering v Grace Electrical: Negligence, Fire, and Res Ipsa LoquiturHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore18 Oct 2016
Judgment for Plaintiff
9Baragwanath v Republic of Singapore Yacht Club: Trespass & Damages QuantificationHigh Court14 Dec 2015
Appeal allowed and the award of damages is reduced.
10Hung Dao v Vietnam National Shipping: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Damage Done by ShipHigh Court25 Oct 2015
Appeal Allowed in Part
11The “STX Mumbai”: Anticipatory Breach & Insolvency in Bunkering Contract DisputeCourt of Appeal23 Jul 2015
Appeal Allowed
12Union Concept Manufacturers v Rhythme Technology: Negligence Claim for Fire Damage Due to Faulty Fire Hose ReelHigh Court03 May 2015
Plaintiff's claim dismissed.
13Ng Chong Ping v Ng Chih-Ming Daren: Amendment Application & Costs Allocation in Negligence ClaimHigh Court19 Mar 2015
Appeal Allowed
14Koh Kow Tee Michael v Lee Ewe Ming Edward: Stay Application in Car Collision ClaimHigh Court08 Mar 2015
Appeal Dismissed
15Lee Tat Development v Management Corp: Dispute over Right of Way & Malicious ProsecutionHigh Court11 Feb 2015
Defendant's application to strike out the plaintiff’s action dismissed with costs reserved to the trial judge.
16Alvin Nicholas Nathan v Raffles Assets: Breach of Tenancy Agreement & Damages ClaimHigh Court19 Jan 2015
Judgment for the plaintiff.
17Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container LossHigh Court11 Dec 2014
Defendant's application dismissed.
18Ho Pak Kim Realty v Attorney-General: Claim for Damages for Alleged Biased Judicial Orders DismissedHigh Court04 Sep 2014
Appeal Dismissed
19JBE Properties v Handy Investments: Negligence & Nuisance in ConstructionHigh Court22 Sep 2013
Judgment for Plaintiffs
20Yenty Lily v ACES System: Breach of Contract, Wrongful Detention & Damages AssessmentHigh Court17 Oct 2012
Appeal Allowed
21Ho See Jui v Liquid Advertising: Water Damage to Art Gallery & Damages AssessmentHigh Court07 Aug 2012
Judgment for the Plaintiff.
22Goh Sin Huat v Ho See Jui: Negligence, Private Nuisance, Water Leakage & Damage to ArtCourt of Appeal25 Jun 2012
Appeal Allowed in Part
23Yip Holdings v Asia Link: Damages for Breach of Contract & Crane DamageHigh Court12 Oct 2011
Appeal allowed in part.
24Management Corporation v Lee Mow Woo: Negligence in Structural Design of Northlink DevelopmentHigh Court02 May 2011
Judgment for the plaintiffs.
25Ho See Jui v Liquid Advertising: Negligence, Nuisance & Rylands v Fletcher in Water Damage ClaimHigh Court28 Apr 2011
Judgment for Plaintiff
26Ong Wah Chuan v Seow Hwa Chuan: Leave to Appeal & Supreme Court of Judicature Act InterpretationHigh Court25 Apr 2011
Decision of the District Judge set aside; declaration that no leave is required to appeal the District Judge's decision on liability.
27Lee Choon Keng v Nadarajan: Transfer of Proceedings from District Court to High CourtHigh Court21 Apr 2009
Application dismissed.
28Ng Chan Teng v Keppel Singmarine: Transfer of Damages Assessment to High CourtHigh Court12 Jan 2009
Application allowed.
29Yap Boon Keng Sonny v Pacific Prince: Breach of Contract & Defective ConstructionHigh Court22 Sep 2008
Judgment for Plaintiff in part; damages to be assessed.
30Obegi Melissa v Vestwin Trading: Breach of Confidence & Conversion of Discarded DocumentsCourt of Appeal27 Jan 2008
Appeal Allowed
31Lock Han Chng Jonathan v Goh Jessiline: Court-Mediated Settlement Enforcement & Solicitor Conduct in Road Accident ClaimCourt of Appeal30 Dec 2007
Appeal Allowed
32Erect Scaffolding Pte Ltd v Hor Kew Pte Ltd: Damages for Conversion and Lost ScaffoldingHigh Court23 Sep 2007
Appeal Allowed in Part
33OTF Aquarium Farm v Lian Shing: Negligence & Nuisance in Drainage Works Causing Fish DeathHigh Court30 Jul 2007
Interlocutory judgment in favor of the plaintiff with damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
34Yang Xi Na v Lim Chong Hong: Determining Liability in a Collision with a Parked VehicleHigh Court30 May 2006
Third party to indemnify the defendants against 20% of their liability to the plaintiff.
35Hu Su Chu v Wee Ek Chian: Nuisance Claim & Damages Assessment for Water LeakageHigh Court24 Apr 2006
Appeal Dismissed
36Public Prosecutor v Low Ah Soy: Culpable Homicide and Mischief SentencingHigh Court04 Nov 2004
The accused was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment.
37Polar Arts v Hotline KTV: Assessment of Damages for Water Damage to Qing Dynasty ScrollsHigh Court07 Mar 2004
Damages assessed for the plaintiff.
38Lim Guan Cheng v JSD Construction: Negligence Causing Property Damage and Rectification CostsHigh Court25 Nov 2003
Appeal dismissed with costs.
39Afro-Asia Shipping v Da Zhong: Negligence, Duty of Support & Building DamageHigh Court20 Nov 2003
Judgment for Plaintiff in part against the first, second, third, and fifth defendants.
40Hailisen Shipping v Pan-United Shipyard: Interpretation of Supreme Court of Judicature Act s 34(2)(a)Court of Appeal of Singapore05 Nov 2003
Motion to strike out appeal dismissed; appeal allowed to proceed.
41Seaway v Shell Eastern Petroleum: Limitation of Liability for Damage to Wharf under Merchant Shipping ActHigh Court22 May 2003
Judgment for Defendant
42Epolar System v Lee Hock Chuan: Nuisance Claim for Fire Damage DismissedCourt of Appeal20 Mar 2003
Appeal Dismissed
43S T Capital Limited v Stamford Tyres International Pte Ltd: Negligence Claim for Fire DamageHigh Court29 Oct 2002
Appeal Dismissed
44Batie v Tan: Breach of Contract and Trespass Dispute over Rental PropertyHigh Court30 Aug 2001
Judgment for Plaintiff
45Em Services v Triple Five: Breach of Contract & Unauthorised Land-FillingHigh Court01 Jan 2001
Interlocutory judgment for Em Services; counterclaim by Triple Five allowed in part and dismissed in part.