Rescission
Rescission is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 61 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Rescission, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP28.57% success rate | 7 cases11.5% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP28.57% success rate | 7 cases11.5% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP60.00% success rate | 5 cases8.2% of area |
| LVM Law Chambers LLC25.00% success rate | 4 cases6.6% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC75.00% success rate | 4 cases6.6% of area |
| Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC33.33% success rate | 3 cases4.9% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases4.9% of area |
| Cavenagh Law LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| LawCraft LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Rescission, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Lok Vi Ming14.29% success rate | 4 cases6.6% of area |
| Alvin Yeo80.00% success rate | 4 cases6.6% of area |
| Harish Kumar11.11% success rate | 3 cases4.9% of area |
| Kelly Tseng Ai Lin33.33% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| Tan Ruo Yu0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| Devathas Satianathan50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| Wah Hsien-Wen Terence100.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| Daryl Ong Hock Chye0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| Lee Sien Liang Joseph33.33% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
| Chng Zi Zhao Joel0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.3% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 61 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Unilateral Mistake, Misrepresentation & Reverse Takeover | Appellate Division of the High Court | 09 May 2024 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 2 | Lim Chee Seng v Phang Yew Kiat: Appeal on Total Failure of Consideration | General Division of the High Court | 11 Apr 2024 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 3 | Jiangsu New Huaming v PT Musim Mas: Breach of Contract & Agency Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 19 Mar 2024 | Claim Dismissed |
| 4 | Manoj Kalwani v Bharat Kalwani: Loan Dispute & Family Business Litigation | General Division of the High Court | 14 Mar 2024 | Mr. Manoj's claim for S$2,837,418.55 and S$33,000 is dismissed. Mr. Mike's counterclaim for S$300,000 is dismissed. |
| 5 | Ho Dat Khoon v Chan Wai Leen: Setting Aside Inter Vivos Gift for Mistake in Land Transfer | General Division of the High Court | 16 Nov 2023 | Transfer set aside for mistake; rectification of land-register ordered. |
| 6 | Quek Peng Hock Henry v Chia Swee Hun: Resulting Trusts, Inter Vivos Gifts, Undue Influence | General Division of the High Court | 31 May 2023 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 7 | Low Sing Khiang v LogicMills: Misrepresentation & Contract Rescission | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 May 2023 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 8 | - | 22 Mar 2023 | Unknown | |
| 9 | TG Master Pte Ltd v Tung Kee: Contractual Terms, Penalties, and Land Sale Dispute | General Division of the High Court | 18 Dec 2022 | Plaintiff's claim allowed in part; Defendant's counterclaim allowed in part. |
| 10 | Kuswandi Sudarga v Sutatno Sudarga: Service Out of Jurisdiction & Natural Forum Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Nov 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 11 | CNQ v CNR: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Non-Acceptance of Goods | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 30 Oct 2022 | Application dismissed |
| 12 | - | 29 Aug 2022 | Unknown | |
| 13 | Larpin v Nargolwala: Rescission Claim for Villa Purchase Based on Misrepresentation | Singapore International Commercial Court | 20 Feb 2022 | Proceedings dismissed. |
| 14 | Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan Security | General Division of the High Court | 16 Jan 2022 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed. |
| 15 | 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. |
| 16 | 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. |
| 17 | CEF & CEG v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Scope of Arbitration | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 May 2021 | Plaintiffs' application dismissed with costs. |
| 18 | Gui Chien Cheong Martin v Facilit8te Pte Ltd: Minority Shareholder Oppression & Director's Conduct | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Apr 2021 | I dismiss the plaintiff’s claim. |
| 19 | 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. |
| 20 | Lim Teng Siang Charles v Hong Choon Hau: Rescission of Contract by Mutual Agreement | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 30 Aug 2020 | Plaintiffs’ claim and defendants’ counterclaim dismissed. |
| 21 | Liberty Sky Investments v Aesthetic Medical Partners: Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Contract Rescission | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 09 Feb 2020 | Civil Appeals Nos 55, 56 and 57 of 2019 and Civil Appeal Summons No 100 of 2019 dismissed. |
| 22 | Wang Xiaopu v Goh Seng Heng: Misrepresentation & Breach of Contract in Share Purchase Agreements | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Dec 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 23 | 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. |
| 24 | Liberty Sky Investments v Goh Seng Heng: Misrepresentation, Fraud, and Rescission | High Court | 19 Feb 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff, damages awarded in part; Defendant's counterclaim dismissed. |
| 25 | IHC v Enterprise Fund: Share Buybacks & Companies Act s76/76A | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 12 Nov 2018 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 26 | Resorts World v Lee Fook Kheun: Casino Credit Facility, Intoxication & Contract Rescission | High Court | 30 Jul 2018 | Judgment for Plaintiff; Defendant's counterclaim is dismissed. |
| 27 | Strait Colonies v SMRT Alpha: Misrepresentation & Contract Rescission in Lease Agreement | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Jul 2018 | Appeal dismissed with costs on the indemnity basis. |
| 28 | SMRT Alpha Pte Ltd v Strait Colonies Pte Ltd: Misrepresentation & Breach of Lease Agreement | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 02 Oct 2017 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 29 | Cheong Woon Weng v Cheong Kok Leong: Land Dispute over Beneficial Interest in Property | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Nov 2016 | Claim Allowed; Counterclaim Dismissed |
| 30 | Ramesh v AXA Life: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Employer References | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Jul 2016 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 31 | 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. |
| 32 | Hoy Fatt Pte Ltd v Riway: Option to Purchase, HDB Approval, and Rescission | High Court | 19 Jan 2015 | Hoy Fatt’s claims are dismissed and Riway Singapore’s claim for a declaration and return of deposit is allowed. |
| 33 | Columbia Asia Healthcare v Hong Hin Kit: Sale Share Dispute & Liability Claims | High Court | 21 Apr 2014 | Clarification of orders and dismissal of several prayers for relief and counterclaims. |
| 34 | Defu Furniture v RBC Properties: Rescission of Lease for Misrepresentation | High Court | 01 Jan 2014 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 35 | Sun Qi v Syscon: Sale of Goods Act & Defective Cranes Legal Issue | High Court | 14 Feb 2013 | Judgment for Defendant |
| 36 | Toh Her Chiew v Grand Isle Holdings: Misrepresentation in Property Sale | High Court | 02 Oct 2012 | Plaintiffs' appeal allowed in part and dismissed in part. |
| 37 | New Dennis Arthur v Greesh Ghai Monty: Misrepresentation in Property Sale Dispute | High Court | 05 Jun 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiffs; Specific performance denied; Damages awarded. |
| 38 | Tan Kim Guan v Tan Tee Theng: Specific Performance for HDB Flat Sale Dispute | High Court | 13 Mar 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 39 | FLJ Property v Heritage Hotel: Specific Performance of Property Sale Agreement Dispute | High Court | 17 Jan 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 40 | Chua Tian Chu v Chin Bay Ching: Specific Performance & Liquidated Damages in Property Sale | High Court | 19 May 2011 | Specific performance of the agreement ordered. Claim for rectification costs allowed. Claim for liquidated damages dismissed in part. |
| 41 | Subramaniam v Pandiyan: Rescission of Settlement Agreement Based on Misrepresentation Claim | High Court | 27 Apr 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 42 | Goldzone v Creative: Misrepresentation & Oral Contract Dispute in Tenancy Agreements | High Court | 26 Apr 2011 | Goldzone's claim was dismissed and judgment given for Creative in the counterclaim. |
| 43 | Lim Chin San Contractors v Shiok Kim Seng: Proprietary Estoppel & Tenancy Agreement Dispute | High Court | 18 Aug 2010 | Judgment for the plaintiff in part and for the defendant in part. Mr. Shiok is to vacate the unit and is entitled to damages to be assessed. |
| 44 | U-Hin Manufacturing v BT Engineering: Dispute over Unpaid Invoices for Vessel Construction | High Court | 17 Aug 2010 | Plaintiffs' claims dismissed with costs; judgment for defendants on counterclaim. |
| 45 | Pender Development v Chesney Real Estate: Loan, Insurance Bond & Misrepresentation Dispute | High Court | 25 May 2009 | Judgment for Chesney Real Estate Group LLP against Bravo Building Construction Pte Ltd; claims against India International Insurance Pte Ltd and Vincent Chesney dismissed. |
| 46 | 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. |
| 47 | Tam Tak Chuen v Khairul: Duress, Illegitimate Pressure & Contract Rescission | High Court | 29 Dec 2008 | Judgment for the Plaintiff |
| 48 | Ng Guat Hua v Onestoneinvest: Rescission of Settlement Agreement & Reinstatement of Claim | High Court | 18 Sep 2008 | Plaintiff's application dismissed; Defendant's application granted. |
| 49 | Dresdner Kleinwort v CIMB Bank: Stay of Proceedings & Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 13 Apr 2008 | Permanent stay application dismissed; temporary stay varied to allow third-party actions. |
| 50 | Ahuja v Sutisna: Option to Purchase, Property Sale Dispute | High Court | 27 Dec 2007 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |