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CLJ Bulletin, Vol 2005, Issue 20
27 May 2005

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New This Week -	CLJ May (Part 4) 2005
	CLJ Supp May (Part 2) 2005

CLJ May (Part 4) 2005

COURT

COURT OF APPEAL

Chin Choon v. Chua Jui Meng
(Damages - Defamation - Libel) [2005] 2 CLJ 569

Korakyat Plantations Sdn Bhd v. Tan Siew Ee & Ors
(Company law - Arrangement, scheme of – Application to amend) [2005] 2 CLJ 578

Master Strike Sdn Bhd v. Sterling Heights Sdn Bhd
(Sale and purchase of land - Breach - Whether vendor had the right to terminate agreement and forfeit deposit paid) [2005] 2 CLJ 596

Ng Kim Tin & Anor v. Collector Of Land Revenue, Jerantut & Ors
(Land law - Trespass - Unlawful occupation) [2005] 2 CLJ 614

HIGH COURT

Aramin Sdn Bhd v. Juta Rasmi (M) Sdn Bhd
(Injunction - Injunction sought to prevent defendant from entering construction site) [2005] 2 CLJ 620

Parameswari Sinnathamby v. Karthi Keyan Velusamy
(Divorce - Division of matrimonial property) [2005] 2 CLJ 636

SUBJECT INDEX

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Injunction - Interlocutory injunction - Application for - Injunction sought to prevent defendant from entering construction site - Whether plaintiff had cause of action against defendant - Whether plaintiff on its own accord abandoned the project - Construction agreement entered between defendant and participants of project - Whether injunction would jeopardise rights and interests of participants in the project - Whether plaintiff's application ought to be dismissed
Aramin Sdn Bhd v. Juta Rasmi (M) Sdn Bhd
(Abdul Malik Ishak J) [2005] 2 CLJ 620

COMPANY LAW

Arrangement, scheme of - Application to amend - Applicants were classified as 'disputed purchasers' with the result that they were excluded from scheme - Whether classification incorrect - Whether evidence proved applicants were bona fide purchasers for value - Whether validity of sale and purchase agreements proven - Whether s. 293 Companies Act 1965 read with s. 52 Bankruptcy Act 1967 inapplicable - Whether learned judge was right in allowing application - Companies Act 1965, s. 176
Korakyat Plantations Sdn Bhd v. Tan Siew Ee & Ors
(Mokhtar Sidin, Mohd Ghazali Yusoff JJCA & Abdul Wahab Patail J) [2005] 2 CLJ 578

Winding-up - Undue preference - Whether s. 293 Companies Act 1965 read with s. 52 Bankruptcy Act 1967 applicable
Korakyat Plantations Sdn Bhd v. Tan Siew Ee & Ors
(Mokhtar Sidin, Mohd Ghazali Yusoff JJCA & Abdul Wahab Patail J) [2005] 2 CLJ 578

CONTRACT

Sale and purchase of land - Breach - Purchaser failed to make balance of purchase price within time stipulated in agreement - Whether time of essence - Whether vendor had the right to terminate agreement and forfeit deposit paid
Master Strike Sdn Bhd v. Sterling Heights Sdn Bhd
(Mokhtar Sidin, Arifin Zakaria & Nik Hashim JJCA) [2005] 2 CLJ 596

FAMILY LAW

Children - Custody - Maintenance - Husband did not attempt to see child for 2 1/2 years - Wife cared for child since birth, providing for education and preparing for child's future - Whether wife entitled to custody and maintenance
Parameswari Sinnathamby v. Karthi Keyan Velusamy
(Faiza Tamby Chik J) [2005] 2 CLJ 636

Divorce - Division of matrimonial property - Property purchased by husband in his name - Whether wife entitled to equal share - Whether wife made substantial contributions - Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976, s. 76(3), (4)
Parameswari Sinnathamby v. Karthi Keyan Velusamy
(Faiza Tamby Chik J) [2005] 2 CLJ 636

LAND LAW

Trespass - Unlawful occupation - Whether plaintiffs had licence to occupy - Whether plaintiffs no longer held a valid temporary occupation licence in respect of State land - Whether plaintiffs remained on land as trespassers - Whether an offence under National Land Code - Whether plaintiffs illegally carried out activities on State land - Whether plaintiffs entitled to possession of land - Whether plaintiffs could institute an action for trespass against defendants - Whether plaintiffs' claim for special damages allowed
Ng Kim Tin & Anor v. Collector Of Land Revenue, Jerantut & Ors
(Denis Ong, Abdul Kadir Sulaiman & Arifin Zakaria JJCA) [2005] 2 CLJ 614

TORT

Damages - Defamation - Libel - Compensatory, aggravated and exemplary damages - Fair quantum - Separate award for each head - Whether against practice - Awards thereof - Whether to be globalised
Chin Choon v. Chua Jui Meng
(Gopal Sri Ram, Abdul Kadir Sulaiman & Nik Hashim JJCA) [2005] 2 CLJ 569

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CLJ Supp May (Part 2) 2005

COURT

HIGH COURT

Mohamed Hanapi Abd Manaf lwn. Hasnan Nazi & Satu Lagi
(Gantirugi - Kuantum - Akta Undang-undang Sivil 1956, s. 28A(2)(c)(ii), (iii) [2005] 6 CLJ 65

Ng Thau Shing v. George Justine & Other Cases
(Civil procedure - Parties - Locus standi) [2005] 6 CLJ 80

PP v. Selvarajoo Ramachandran & Ors
(Criminal procedure - Appeal - Acquittal, against) [2005] 6 CLJ 114

Sabah Bank Bhd v. Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Wong Chik Lim
(Pleadings - Striking out) [2005] 6 CLJ 125

Southern Bank Bhd v. Ayer Keroh Park Sdn Bhd
(Charge - Order for sale - National Land Code, ss. 256, 265(3)(b), (3A)) [2005] 6 CLJ 134

Thomas Iruthayam & Anor v. LSSC Development Sdn Bhd
(Building contract - Failure by defendant to deliver vacant possession of property to purchasers) [2005] 6 CLJ 141

SUBJECT INDEX

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Parties - Locus standi - Plaintiff seeking declaratory relief on behalf of estate - Letters of administration not yet issued to plaintiff - Whether plaintiff clothed with locus standi to maintain such declaratory action
Ng Thau Shing v. George Justine & Other Cases
(Richard Malanjum J) [2005] 6 CLJ 80

Pleadings - Striking out - Claim by plaintiff against defendant as guarantor - Whether pleadings disclosed a reasonable cause of action - Whether a plain and obvious case for striking out - Rules of the High Court, O. 18 r. 19(1)(a)
Sabah Bank Bhd v. Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Wong Chik Lim
(Sulong Matjeraie J) [2005] 6 CLJ 125

Striking out - Application for - Promptness of application - Interpretation of words "at any stage of the proceedings" in O. 18 r. 19(1) Rules of the High Court 1980 - Whether defendant filed application properly - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 18 r. 19(1)
Sabah Bank Bhd v. Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Wong Chik Lim
(Sulong Matjeraie J) [2005] 6 CLJ 125

CONTRACT

Building contract - Breach - Failure by defendant to deliver vacant possession of property to purchasers - Whether time of essence of agreement - Whether plaintiffs had right of rescission - Whether plaintiffs entitled to refund and damages - Contracts Act 1950, s. 56 - Specific Relief Act 1950, s. 34
Thomas Iruthayam & Anor v. LSSC Development Sdn Bhd
(Suriyadi Halim Omar J) [2005] 6 CLJ 141

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Appeal - Acquittal, against - Respondents charged under ss. 3(a)(ii) and 4(a) Prevention of Corruption Act 1961 - Whether prima facie case made out - Whether learned sessions court judge erred in law and in fact in acquitting respondents without calling for their defence
PP v. Selvarajoo Ramachandran & Ors
(Azahar Mohamed JC) [2005] 6 CLJ 114

EVIDENCE

Accomplice - Corruption cases - Respondents charged under ss. 3(a)(ii) and 4(a) Prevention of Corruption Act 1961 - Whether prosecution’s witnesses accomplices - Whether s. 18 Prevention of Corruption Act 1961 protected said witnesses - Whether learned sessions court judge erred in law and in fact
PP v. Selvarajoo Ramachandran & Ors
(Azahar Mohamed JC) [2005] 6 CLJ 114

Expert evidence - Need for - Plaintiffs alleging forgery of signatures on statutory document - Whether plaintiffs under legal obligation to lead expert evidence to disavow impugned signatures
Ng Thau Shing v. George Justine & Other Cases
(Richard Malanjum J) [2005] 6 CLJ 80

LAND LAW

Alienation and incidents - Validity of - Subsequent procedural steps to application for alienation of land carried out by unauthorized person on behalf of alienation applicant - Whether subsequently issued land title in compliance with statute
Ng Thau Shing v. George Justine & Other Cases
(Richard Malanjum J) [2005] 6 CLJ 80

Alienation and incidents - Validity of - Whether doctrine of bona fide purchaser without notice would apply to purported sale of land pending alienation
Ng Thau Shing v. George Justine & Other Cases
(Richard Malanjum J) [2005] 6 CLJ 80

Charge - Order for sale - Order for sale granted by land administrator - Absence of a bidder - Matter referred to High Court under s. 265(3)(b) National Land Code - Whether plaintiff’s prayer for order for sale fell within ambit of s. 265(3A) National Land Code - Whether there was cause to the contrary - National Land Code, ss. 256, 265(3)(b), (3A)
Southern Bank Bhd v. Ayer Keroh Park Sdn Bhd
(Low Hop Bing J) [2005] 6 CLJ 134

Housing developers - Sale and purchase agreement - Non-delivery of vacant possession - Whether time of essence of agreement - Whether plaintiffs had right of rescission - Whether plaintiffs entitled to refund and damages - Contracts Act 1950, s. 56 - Specific Relief Act 1950, s. 34
Thomas Iruthayam & Anor v. LSSC Development Sdn Bhd
(Suriyadi Halim Omar J) [2005] 6 CLJ 141

Sale of land - Validity of agreement - Land pending alienation at time of purported sale - Whether subject matter of purported sale merely contractual rights of applicants for alienation - Whether doctrine of bona fide purchasers for value without notice applicable to purported purchaser of such land
Ng Thau Shing v. George Justine & Other Cases
(Richard Malanjum J) [2005] 6 CLJ 80

LIMITATION

Striking out action on ground of time bar - Acknowledgment of debt - Whether results in a new period of limitation being computed from time of acknowledgment - Limitation Ordinance (Cap 72) (Sabah), s. 19(1)
Sabah Bank Bhd v. Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Wong Chik Lim
(Sulong Matjeraie J) [2005] 6 CLJ 125

WORDS & PHRASES

"at any stage of the proceedings" - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 18 r. 19(1) - Scope of interpretation
Sabah Bank Bhd v. Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Wong Chik Lim
(Sulong Matjeraie J) [2005] 6 CLJ 125

INDEX PERKARA

AKTA UNDANG-UNDANG SIVIL

Gantirugi - Kecederaan peribadi - Kuantum - Penaksiran kuantum gantirugi am untuk responden pertama - Kehilangan pendapatan masa hadapan - Sama ada hakim mahkamah sesyen telah gagal mentafsirkan s. 28A(2)(c)(ii) Akta Undang-undang Sivil 1956 - Akta Undang-undang Sivil 1956, s. 28A(2)(c)(ii), (iii)
Mohamed Hanapi Abd Manaf lwn. Hasnan Nazi & Satu Lagi
(Heliliah Yusof H) [2005] 6 CLJ 65

GANTIRUGI

Kuantum - Rayuan terhadap kuantum - Penaksiran kuantum gantirugi am untuk responden pertama - Kehilangan pendapatan masa hadapan - Sama ada hakim mahkamah sesyen telah gagal mentafsirkan s. 28A(2)(c)(ii) Akta Undang-undang Sivil 1956 - Sama ada awad kepada isteri responden pertama patut dibatalkan - Sama ada jumlah yang ditetapkan mengenai butiran dalam gantirugi am keterlaluan - Sama ada responden pertama berhak membuat tuntutan bagi kecederaan kepala - Akta Undang-undang Sivil 1956, s. 28A(2)(c)(ii), (iii)
Mohamed Hanapi Abd Manaf lwn. Hasnan Nazi & Satu Lagi
(Heliliah Yusof H) [2005] 6 CLJ 65

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CASE OF THE WEEK

MOHAMED ISMAIL IBRAHIM & ANOR v. MOHAMMAD TAHA IBRAHIM

SUCCESSION: Will - Nuzriah - Distribution of estate by way of nuzriah - Disposition of less than two-thirds of property to legal heirs - Whether contravening Muslim law of inheritance - Whether void - Administration of Muslim Law Act 1999 [Singapore] ss. 31(5),(6), 32(4),(5),(6), 60(1), (2)(a), 111(1), 114, 115

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