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[2011] 1 LNS 420	SYARIKAT BINA KUARI KEDAH SDN BHD v. CREST GEOSYSTEM SDN BHD	CONTRACT: Breach - Supply of goods - Whether product delivered was not what was ordered - Words "bituminous coating" did not appear in plaintiff's purchase order or defendant's quotation - Product brochure given to plaintiff - Whether any representation there that product would contain bituminous coating - Words "as per JKR specifications" in plaintiff's purchase order - Whether words actually meant including bituminous coating - Whether defendant knew of specifications - Whether defendant supplied a product ordered by plaintiff - Whether there was specification of bituminous coating
[2011] 1 LNS 493	MOHD MOPTI YASSIN v. LEMBAGA KEMAJUAN PERUSAHAAN PETANIAN NEGERI PAHANG (LKPP) CORPORATION SDN BHD & ANOR	TORT: Detinue - Whether cows brought to Ladang Sri Merbau and reared there until floods caused them to flee - Whether plaintiff's cows ever allowed entry into the 2nd defendant's Ladang - If so, whether 2nd defendant liable for loss of cows - Whether 2nd defendant had taken responsibility for the safety of the cows - Whether the 200 cows rounded up in the 2nd defendant's Ladang belonged to plaintiff - Whether any of plaintiff's cows were wrongfully confined or sold by 2nd or 3rd defendants TORT: Detinue - Cause of action - Whether plaintiff had arrangement with SP3 to keep cows at Ladang Sri Merbau, one of the many Ladangs belonging to 2nd defendant - Plaintiff claiming cows fled during flood and took cover in other Ladangs - Whether there was wrongful detention by Ladang Sri Merbau - Whether plaintiff had arrangements with other Ladangs concerning the safety of his cows - Whether issue of wrongful detention applicable - Whether plaintiff proved cause of action against defendants
[2011] 1 LNS 494	KATTAYAT MOHANDAS CP NARAYANA MENON v. MANGALAM SINNIAH; HARVEEN KAUR BALBIR SINGH (CO-RESPONDENT/PARTY CITED)	FAMILY LAW: Divorce - Decree Nisi granted - Consent judgment made - Subsequent application filed to set aside and/or to vary Decree Nisi - Whether respondent wife had to elect whether to apply to set aside, or to vary Decree Nisi - Whether Consent Judgment a final order and could not be set aside in the same action - Whether court functus officio FAMILY LAW: Divorce - Decree Nisi granted - Variation of - Whether Decree Nisi could be varied - Whether respondent wife under any misrepresentation or mistake of facts regarding Consent Order - Whether there was a material change in circumstances to justify a variation for maintenance - Respondent wife waived her right to maintenance so none ordered - Whether nothing for the Court to vary - Whether any justification for respondent wife to apply for variation of the division of matrimonial assets after divorce granted by the Court - Whether respondent wife's application was vexatious and scandalous and an abuse of the Court process FAMILY LAW: Divorce - Decree Nisi granted - Consent judgment made - Whether respondent wife showed there was injustice or abuse of process, or fraud, misrepresentation, coercion or undue influence when Consent Order was entered into that vitiated her free consent - Whether terms of Decree Nisi settled all issues amongst the parties - Acceptance of benefits under several clauses of Consent Decree Nisi - Whether respondent wife bound by all the terms therein and should not be permitted to renege on Consent Order
[2011] 1 LNS 552	LAU YUK HUA v. THE COMMISSION OF STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF SARAWAK	ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Rights and liabilities of public servants - Dismissal - Mala fide - Unexplained delay of eleven years from the time of interdiction until eventual dismissal after court discharged applicant not amounting to acquittal - Whether there was mala fide on the part of respondent - Whether delay should be construed against respondent ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Natural justice - Breach - Whether non-compliance with Rule 32(1) of the Public Service Commission Rules - Whether applicant was given opportunity to be heard prior to dismissal ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Natural justice - Breach - Whether non-compliance with Rule 35(1) and (2)(b) of Public Service Commission Rules - Whether mandatory for respondent in exercising disciplinary control over public officers to grant applicant a hearing before a Disciplinary Board - Whether respondent had the discretion to dispense with granting of hearing to applicant before a Disciplinary Board - Whether there was breach of natural justice ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Natural justice - Breach - Failure to give reasons for dismissal of applicant - Whether Public Service Commission Rules provided that the Commission had to provide grounds of dismissal - Whether rules of natural justice breached ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Rights and liabilities of public servants - Dismissal - Applicant opted to retire on 1 March 2008 - Whether 2nd charge laid after applicant's retirement was ultra vires, null and void and of no effect - Whether 2nd charge laid against applicant before his actual retirement - Whether applicant's service deemed extended - Whether applicant's dismissal ultra vires, null and void
[2011] 1 LNS 605	NG LEE KIAU & ANOR v. MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD	BANKING: Banker and customer - Authorisation - Mandate - Mandate given to 1st plaintiff by Mr. E. Ramasamy since 20 November 1995 - Status of 2nd plaintiff changed from a sole proprietorship to a partnership - Mr. E. Ramasamy later became incapacitated - Whether mandate revoked - Whether mandate remained effective vis-a-vis defendant CONTRACT: Breach - Breach of duty - Cheques dishonoured when defendant froze 2nd plaintiff's clients' accounts - Monthly account statements of 2nd plaintiff's clients' accounts sent to K.K. Lim and Associates - Whether defendant breached its contractual obligations to plaintiffs - Whether defendant breached its fiduciary duty towards plaintiffs - Whether plaintiffs entitled to damages TORT: Defamation - Dishonour of cheques - 2nd plaintiff's clients' accounts frozen by defendant - Whether defendant wrong in law and had defamed plaintiffs - 3 cheques issued by 1st plaintiff rejected with remarks "Drawer Confirmation Required/Pending" - Whether defendant's actions defamed and dishonoured plaintiffs, their professional integrity, credibility and reputation - Whether defendant's actions constituted publication to staff of HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd. of the plaintiffs' affairs and credibility - Whether defendant breached its duty of care to plaintiffs - Whether plaintiffs entitled to damages

CLJ 2013 Volume 3 (Part 4)

COURT

COURT OF APPEAL

Malayan Banking Bhd v. Sparrows & Arrows Sdn Bhd & Anor
Hishamudin Mohd Yunus, Alizatul Khair Osman, Lim Yee Lan JJCA
(Banking - Loan agreement - Default in repayment) [2013] 3 CLJ 481 [CA]

HIGH COURT

Awtar Singh Puran Singh v. Majlis Peguam Malaysia
Teo Say Eng JC
(Legal Profession - Reinstatement - Restoration to the roll - Character of applicant) [2013] 3 CLJ 494 [HC]

Persatuan Peniaga & Kebajikan Pasar Minggu Kg Baru, Kuala Lumpur & Yang Lain lwn. Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur
Siti Khadijah Hassan Badjenid PK
(Undang-Undang Tanah - Pengambilan tanah - Pihak berkuasa - Locus standi - Pampasan) [2013] 3 CLJ 503 [HC]

PP lwn. Khoo Yuen Lee
Samsudin Hassan PK
(Undang-Undang Jenayah - Pengedaran - Jagaan dan kawalan - Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952, ss. 12(2) & 39B(1)(a)) [2013] 3 CLJ 510 [HC]

Sarban Singh v. Gindo Ajaib Singh & Ors
Stephen Chung J
(Civil Procedure; Limitation - Action - Striking out - Whether claim time barred - Public Authorities Protection Act 1948, s. 2) [2013] 3 CLJ 534 [HC]

The Ayer Molek Rubber Company Bhd v. Bintang-Bintang Sdn Bhd & Ors
Vernon Ong J
(Land Law; Company Law - Sale of land - Indefeasibility of title - Companies Act 1965, s. 223) [2013] 3 CLJ 543 [HC]

Wee Kok Bin v. Aseambankers Malaysia Bhd
Mohamad Ariff Yusof J
(Civil Procedure - Pleadings - General allegation of fraud) [2013] 3 CLJ 595 [HC]

Wong Kee Chong (An Infirm Suing Through His Wife And Next Friend, Chau Nyok Yen) v. Wong Kow & Ors
Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad JC
(Contract; Civil Procedure; Evidence - Void contract - Mental incompetency) [2013] 3 CLJ 622 [HC]

SUBJECT INDEX

BANKING

Banks and banking business - Loan agreement - Default in repayment - Proposal for settlement agreement - Whether proposal accepted - Whether existence of contract between bank and borrower proven - Doctrine of estoppel - Whether applicable
Malayan Banking Bhd v. Sparrows & Arrows Sdn Bhd & Anor
(Hishamudin Mohd Yunus, Alizatul Khair Osman, Lim Yee Lan JJCA) [2013] 3 CLJ 481 [CA]

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Action - Striking out - Whether claim time barred - Whether suit filed outside limitation period of two years - Limitation Ordinance of Sarawak, item 19 - Whether action maintainable under s. 2 Public Authorities Protection Act 1948
Sarban Singh v. Gindo Ajaib Singh & Ors
(Stephen Chung J) [2013] 3 CLJ 534 [HC]

Parties - Action instituted by plaintiff's wife as plaintiff's next friend - Whether plaintiff's wife was proper party to institute present action on behalf of plaintiff - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 76 r. 3(2)
Wong Kee Chong (An Infirm Suing Through His Wife And Next Friend, Chau Nyok Yen) v. Wong Kow & Ors
(Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad JC) [2013] 3 CLJ 622 [HC]

Pleadings - Fraud - General allegation of fraud - Whether insufficient - Whether fraud specifically pleaded with particulars - Whether plaintiff failed to prove defendant conspired to depress share price or breached any securities laws - Whether plaintiff's suspension and subsequent termination as remisier properly effected - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 18 r. 8(1) & (2)
Wee Kok Bin v. Aseambankers Malaysia Bhd
(Mohamad Ariff Yusof J) [2013] 3 CLJ 595 [HC]

Pleadings - Writ and statement of claim - Striking out - Application for - Whether claim time barred - Whether suit filed outside limitation period of two years - Limitation Ordinance of Sarawak, item 19 - Whether action maintainable under s. 2 Public Authorities Protection Act 1948
Sarban Singh v. Gindo Ajaib Singh & Ors
(Stephen Chung J) [2013] 3 CLJ 534 [HC]

COMPANY LAW

Winding up - Stay order, permanent - Effect of - Transfer of land effected after presentation of winding up petition - Whether impugned events that took place after presentation of winding up petition illegal, null and void - Companies Act 1965, s. 223
The Ayer Molek Rubber Company Bhd v. Bintang-Bintang Sdn Bhd & Ors
(Vernon Ong J) [2013] 3 CLJ 543 [HC]

CONTRACT

Void contract - Capacity - Execution of memorandum of transfer of share in two properties - Plaintiff suffering from chronic mental illness preceding execution of transfer - Agreement executed by person of unsound mind - Whether void - Whether plaintiff lacked mental capacity to understand consequences of execution of transfer forms - Fraud - Whether defendants committed fraud against plaintiff in execution of plaintiff's transfer - Undue influence - Whether first defendant in advantageous position to influence and dominate plaintiff
Wong Kee Chong (An Infirm Suing Through His Wife And Next Friend, Chau Nyok Yen) v. Wong Kow & Ors
(Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad JC) [2013] 3 CLJ 622 [HC]

EVIDENCE

Expert evidence - Mental incompetency - Plaintiff's mental incompetency to execute transfer of properties was primarily premised on testimony of medical expert - Whether plaintiff's expert evidence confirmed plaintiff's mental incompetency - Whether defendants' expert evidence casted doubt on plaintiff's case
Wong Kee Chong (An Infirm Suing Through His Wife And Next Friend, Chau Nyok Yen) v. Wong Kow & Ors
(Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad JC) [2013] 3 CLJ 622 [HC]

LAND LAW

Sale of land - Indefeasibility of title - Sale of land by plaintiff after presentation of winding up petition - Whether sale effected by fraud, dishonesty and conspiracy - Whether existence of conspiracy proven - Whether fraud proven beyond reasonable doubt - Whether sale price of land undervalued - Whether first defendant acted in good faith for valuable consideration - Whether shareholders' resolution required for sale of land - Royal British Bank v. Turquand
The Ayer Molek Rubber Company Bhd v. Bintang-Bintang Sdn Bhd & Ors
(Vernon Ong J) [2013] 3 CLJ 543 [HC]

LEGAL PROFESSION

Professional discipline - Reinstatement - Restoration to the roll - Whether applicant fit and proper person to be reinstated - Whether being struck off from rolls for more than five years created an automatic right for reinstatement - Character of applicant - Whether character reference sufficient to show change of character - Whether restitution enough to support reinstatement
Awtar Singh Puran Singh v. Majlis Peguam Malaysia
(Teo Say Eng JC) [2013] 3 CLJ 494 [HC]

Roll of advocates and solicitors - Restoration - Application for - Whether applicant fit and proper person to be reinstated - Whether being struck off from rolls for more than five years created an automatic right for reinstatement - Character of applicant - Whether character reference sufficient to show change of character - Whether restitution enough to support reinstatement
Awtar Singh Puran Singh v. Majlis Peguam Malaysia
(Teo Say Eng JC) [2013] 3 CLJ 494 [HC]

LIMITATION

Public Authorities Protection Act 1948 - Section 2 - Whether claim time barred - Whether suit filed outside limitation period of two years - Limitation Ordinance of Sarawak, item 19 - Whether action maintainable
Sarban Singh v. Gindo Ajaib Singh & Ors
(Stephen Chung J) [2013] 3 CLJ 534 [HC]

INDEKS PERKARA

UNDANG-UNDANG JENAYAH

Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952 - Seksyen 39B(1)(a) - Pengedaran - Sama ada peruntukan anggapan di bawah s. 37(da) Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952 boleh digunapakai untuk membuktikan elemen pengedaran dadah jenis Ketamine - Sama ada "concealing" dadah dapat menimbulkan kesalahan pengedaran - Sama ada dadah telah dipindahkan daripada satu tempat ke satu tempat yang lain bagi tujuan "promote distribution" kepada pihak ketiga - Sama ada tertuduh mempunyai jagaan dan kawalan - Kes prima facie - Sama ada terbukti - Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952, ss. 12(2) & 39B(1)(a)
PP lwn. Khoo Yuen Lee
(Samsudin Hassan PK) [2013] 3 CLJ 510 [HC]

UNDANG-UNDANG TANAH

Pengambilan tanah - Pengambilan tanah oleh pihak berkuasa - Plaintif-plaintif terdiri daripada persatuan dan peniaga-peniaga - Pihak berkuasa memberikan notis agar penduduk tanah berpindah - Sama ada pihak berkuasa pemilik berdaftar tanah - Sama ada penduduk-penduduk merupakan penghuni setinggan - Sama ada plaintif-plaintif mempunyai locus standi untuk memfailkan tuntutan - Sama ada pemilikan bertentangan membentuk hak kepada penduduk-penduduk
Persatuan Peniaga & Kebajikan Pasar Minggu Kg Baru, Kuala Lumpur & Yang Lain lwn. Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur
(Siti Khadijah Hassan Badjenid PK) [2013] 3 CLJ 503 [HC]