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CLJ Bulletin, Vol 2005, Issue 29
29 July 2005

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New This Week -	1. CLJ July (Part 4) 2005
	2. CLJ Supp July (Part 2) 2005

1. CLJ July (Part 4) 2005

COURT

FEDERAL COURT

Yong Tim v. Hoo Kok Chong & Anor
(Standard of proof - Fraud alleged in civil case) [2005] 3 CLJ 229

COURT OF APPEAL

Maxisegar Sdn Bhd v. Silver Concept Sdn Bhd
(Frustration - Correct test - Sale and purchase of land) [2005] 3 CLJ 238

Silver Concept Sdn Bhd v. Brisdale Rasa Development Sdn Bhd
(Sale and purchase of land - Conditional contract - Purchaser sought to terminate agreement on the ground that condition precedent not fulfilled) [2005] 3 CLJ 259

T Ganeswaran lwn. Suruhanjaya Polis Diraja Malaysia & Satu Lagi
(Pengkhidmat awam - Turun pangkat - Tindakan tatatertib - Dari Penolong Penguasa Polis kepada Inspektor Polis) [2005] 3 CLJ 302

HIGH COURT

Balakerisnan Varathan & Anor v. Muniandy Varathan & Anor
(Succession - Executors obtained ex parte order for sale of land - Whether there were material non-disclosures on part of executors when they applied for ex parte order) [2005] 3 CLJ 327

SUBJECT INDEX

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Affidavits - Admissibility - Whether affidavit complied with rules of procedure - Whether defects in affidavit fundamental and serious in nature - Whether affidavit ought to be rejected - Conduct of deponents of affidavit - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 1A, O. 2 r. 3, O. 41 r. 1(4)
Balakerisnan Varathan & Anor v. Muniandy Varathan & Anor
(Hishamudin Yunus J [2005] 3 CLJ 327 [HC]

Appeal - Adducing of fresh evidence - Conditions and prerequisites - Compliance - Absence of reasonable explanation - Evidence could have been obtained with reasonable diligence - Whether requirements not fulfilled
Maxisegar Sdn Bhd v. Silver Concept Sdn Bhd
(Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, Tengku Baharudin Shah JJCA & Azmel Maamor J) [2005] 3 CLJ 238 [CA]

Fraud - Standard of proof in civil action - Whether proof beyond reasonable doubt or on balance of probabilities - General rule (in civil proceedings) on proof of facts amounting to commission of crime, balance of probabilities - Exception to general rule - Whether ‘fraud’ an established exception requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt - Distinction between ‘fraud’ and ‘forgery’
Yong Tim v. Hoo Kok Chong & Anor
(Abdul Malek Ahmad PCA, Steve Shim CJ (Sabah & Sarawak) & Siti Norma Yaakob FCJ) [2005] 3 CLJ 229 [FC]

Judgments and orders - Setting aside - Succession - Executors obtained ex parte order for sale of land - Whether there were material non-disclosures on part of executors when they applied for ex parte order - Whether order ought to be set aside
Balakerisnan Varathan & Anor v. Muniandy Varathan & Anor
(Hishamudin Yunus J) [2005] 3 CLJ 327 [HC]

CONTRACT

Frustration - Correct test - Sale and purchase of land - Economic slowdown - Failure to obtain bank loans to complete purchase thereof - Whether constituting fundamental or radical change in circumstances - Whether agreement frustrated - Contracts Act 1950, s. 57
Maxisegar Sdn Bhd v. Silver Concept Sdn Bhd
(Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, Tengku Baharudin Shah JJCA & Azmel Maamor J) [2005] 3 CLJ 238 [CA]

Sale and purchase of land - Breach of agreement - Claim for specific performance and damages for breach of contract in lieu of - Whether seller could maintain claim
Silver Concept Sdn Bhd v. Brisdale Rasa Development Sdn Bhd
(Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, Tengku Baharudin Shah JJCA & Azmel Maamor J) [2005] 3 CLJ 259 [CA]

Sale and purchase of land - Conditional contract - Purchaser sought to terminate agreement on the ground that condition precedent not fulfilled - Whether purchaser bound by undertaking to fulfil condition - Whether condition could not be fulfilled due to frustration of contract - Whether purchaser in breach of contract - Whether damages for breach allowed under agreement - Whether agreed liquidated damages a penalty clause
Silver Concept Sdn Bhd v. Brisdale Rasa Development Sdn Bhd
(Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, Tengku Baharudin Shah JJCA & Azmel Maamor J) [2005] 3 CLJ 259 [CA]

EVIDENCE

Standard of proof - Fraud alleged in civil case - Whether requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt or on balance of probabilities - General rule (in civil proceedings) on proof of facts amounting to commission of crime, balance of probabilities - Exception to general rule - Whether ‘fraud’ an established exception requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt - Distinction between ‘fraud’ and ‘forgery’
Yong Tim v. Hoo Kok Chong & Anor
(Abdul Malek Ahmad PCA, Steve Shim CJ (Sabah & Sarawak) & Siti Norma Yaakob FCJ) [2005] 3 CLJ 229 [FC]

SUCCESSION

Administration - Sale of land - Executors obtained ex parte order for sale of land - Whether there were material non-disclosures on part of executors when they applied for ex parte order - Whether order ought to be set aside
Balakerisnan Varathan & Anor v. Muniandy Varathan & Anor
(Hishamudin Yunus J) [2005] 3 CLJ 327 [HC]

INDEKS PERKARA

PENGKHIDMAT AWAM

Turun pangkat - Tindakan tatatertib - Perayu dikenakan hukuman turun pangkat dari Penolong Penguasa Polis kepada Inspektor Polis kerana tidak mengambil tindakan terhadap pegawai polis yang menerima rasuah - Sama ada hakim bicara betul mengesahkan penurunan pangkat tersebut - Perintah-Perintah Am Pegawai Awam (Kelakuan dan Tatatertib) [Bab ‘D’] 1980, perintah 26(4)
T Ganeswaran lwn. Suruhanjaya Polis Diraja Malaysia & Satu Lagi
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff HMP, Abdul Aziz Mohamad HMR & Raus Sharif H) [2005] 3 CLJ 302 [CA]

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2. CLJ Supp July (Part 2) 2005

COURT

HIGH COURT

Chia Khim Seng lwn. Dato’ Noh Hj Omar & Yang Lain
(Tahanan pencegahan - Perintah sekatan - Persoalan prosedur yangmembawakepada pengeluaran tahanan oleh Timbalan Menteri) [2005] 6 CLJ 401

Lim Teng Hooi & Co lwn. Tjui Tjui Peng & Satu Lagi
(Prosedur sivil - Bidangkuasa - Jumlah penghakiman diperolehi di dalam bidangkuasa Mahkamah Sesyen) [2005] 6 CLJ 407

Magnifine Sdn Bhd v. Yap Mun Him
(Company law - Directors - Fiduciary duties) [2005] 6 CLJ 413

Public Bank Bhd v. Lim Chan Kwang
(Civil procedure - Judgments and orders - Issues) [2005] 6 CLJ 434

Raja Servai Shs Iyadorai v. Tunku Abdul Aziz Ibrahim & Ors
(Unincorporated Associations - Club - Suspension of member) [2005] 6 CLJ 443

Re Ansari Abdullah, ex p The Official Assignee (Malaysia)
(Bankruptcy - Adjudication order - Appeal against) [2005] 6 CLJ 454

SUBJECT INDEX

BANKRUPTCY

Adjudication order - Appeal against - Application made by official assignee - Whether properly grounded - Whether appeal allowed
Re Ansari Abdullah, ex p The Official Assignee (Malaysia)
(Linton Albert J) [2005] 6 CLJ 454 [HC]

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Action - Claim for loss and damages - Whether defendant abused position as director to make secret profits - Whether detrimental to plaintiff’s interest - Price of raw material marked up - Failure of defendant to secure best available prices in purchases of material - Whether plaintiff suffered losses - Whether defendant negligently failed to exhaust AP quota - Whether defendant unlawfully retained properties of plaintiff - Claim for return of shares allotted to defendant - Whether gift conditional - Whether there was agreement restraining defendant from setting up rival business
Magnifine Sdn Bhd v. Yap Mun Him
(Richard Malanjum J) [2005] 6 CLJ 413 [HC]

Judgments and orders - Appeal against - Issues - Service - Whether there was proper service of plaintiff’s summons in chambers on defendant - Whether judgment sum was correctly obtained - Whether plaintiff failed to inform defendant of particulars as to computation of sum plus interest - Failure to query monthly statements submitted - Whether defendant can refute liability to pay sum claimed - Notification of variation of interest rate made vide statements of accounts - Whether sufficed - Whether plaintiff has breached banker customer relationship by recalling overdraft facility - Whether defendant had raised triable issues or shown any defence on merits
Public Bank Bhd v. Lim Chan Kwang
(Lau Bee Lan J) [2005] 6 CLJ 434 [HC]

COMPANY LAW

Directors - Fiduciary duties - Failure to declare commissions received to Board of Directors - Whether defendant obliged to make full and frank disclosure of amount - Whether defendant ran foul of no conflict and no profit rule - Whether defendant owed a duty to act bona fide for company - Whether defendant guilty of making secret profits - Whether defendant must account for such money to plaintiff - Whether defendant unlawfully retained properties of plaintiff - Claim for return of shares allotted to defendant - Whether gift unconditional - Whether plaintiff entitled for return - Whether there was agreement restraining defendant from setting up rival business
Magnifine Sdn Bhd v. Yap Mun Him
(Richard Malanjum J) [2005] 6 CLJ 413 [HC]

UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS

Club - Suspension of member - Suspension pending inquiry - Whether a breach of the rules of natural justice - Whether rule of natural justice applicable
Raja Servai Shs Iyadorai v. Tunku Abdul Aziz Ibrahim & Ors
(Raus Sharif J) [2005] 6 CLJ 443 [HC]

INDEKS PERKARA

PROSEDUR SIVIL

Bidangkuasa - Kes difailkan di Mahkamah Tinggi - Jumlah penghakiman yang diperolehi di dalam bidangkuasa Mahkamah Sesyen - Sama ada bil kos yang baru difailkan berdasarkan kepada skala Mahkamah Sesyen - Sama ada A. 59 k. 27(6) Kaedah-kaedah Mahkamah Tinggi 1980 seharusnya terpakai
Lim Teng Hooi & Co lwn. Tjui Tjui Peng & Satu Lagi
(Arifin Zakaria H) [2005] 6 CLJ 407 [HC]

TAHANAN PENCEGAHAN

Perintah sekatan - Ordinan Darurat (Ketenteraman Awam & Mencegah Jenayah) 1969, s. 4A - Persoalan prosedur yang membawa kepada pengeluaran perintah tahanan oleh Timbalan Menteri - Sama ada s. 3(3)(c) Ordinan Darurat (Ketenteraman Awam & Mencegah Jenayah) 1969 tidak dipatuhi - Sama ada perintah sekatan tidak sah - Ordinan Darurat (Ketenteraman Awam & Mencegah Jenayah) 1969, s. 7(c)(1)
Chia Khim Seng lwn. Dato’ Noh Hj Omar & Yang Lain
(Raus Sharif H) [2005] 6 CLJ 401 [HC]

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CASE OF THE WEEK

SUBRAMANIAM NS DHURAI v. SANDRAKASAN RETNASAMY & ORS

LAND LAW: Indefeasibility of title and interests - Transfer of land - Vendor having no valid title - Purchaser not bona fide purchaser for value - Whether transfer null and void - Whether to be set aside - Indefeasibility at time of transfer - Whether only deferred indefeasibility - Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v. Boonsom Boonyamit - Whether decided per incuriam - Whether not to be followed - National Land Code, ss. 5, 340(1), (2), (3)

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