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Anton Piller KG v Manufacturing Processes Ltd and Others [1976] Ch. 55

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Nov 27, 20204 min read

Anton Piller KG v Manufacturing Processes Ltd and Others [1976] Ch. 55

This is the case which established the Anton Piller order. Facts of the Case The appellant (Anton Piller KG) is a German Manufacturers of...

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Nov 25, 20205 min read

Woolmington v DPP [1935] AC 462

This is a landmark case which held that in a criminal trial, the prosecution has the burden to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt....

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Nov 19, 20207 min read

Teh Bee v K Maruthamuthu [1977] 2 MLJ 7

This is a landmark case which emphasize the importance of the registration of a land title. Facts of the Case The appellant (Teh Bee) was...

Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn bhd v Cahaya Surya Buku Dan Alat Tulis [1989] 1 MLJ 386

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Nov 17, 20202 min read

Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn bhd v Cahaya Surya Buku Dan Alat Tulis [1989] 1 MLJ 386

This case illustrates that a compilation, a collection or an anthology of literary works are literary works protected by the copyright...

Southville City Sdn Bhd v Noranisah Mohamed Hisa & Anor and Another Case [2019] 1 LNS 750

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Nov 16, 20207 min read

Southville City Sdn Bhd v Noranisah Mohamed Hisa & Anor and Another Case [2019] 1 LNS 750

The High Court held that the calculation for liquidated damages for late delivery of vacant possession begins from the date of payment of...

Redland Tiles Ltd & Ors v Kua Hong Brick Tile Works [1966] 2 MLJ 62

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Nov 11, 20202 min read

Redland Tiles Ltd & Ors v Kua Hong Brick Tile Works [1966] 2 MLJ 62

This case illustrate that the Court applied the visual test to determine whether there is an infringement of a registered design. Facts...

Doreen Tan Ying Ying v Chong Tet On [1986] 1 MLJ 504

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Nov 10, 20202 min read

Doreen Tan Ying Ying v Chong Tet On [1986] 1 MLJ 504

In this case, the Court held that the Development Corporation was not permitted to sell a parking bay independently of an apartment....

American Cyanamid Co. v Ethicon Ltd. [1975] AC 396

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Nov 9, 20204 min read

American Cyanamid Co. v Ethicon Ltd. [1975] AC 396

This case established the test required to be satisfied before an interlocutory injunction is granted. Facts of the Case The Appellant...

Tan Ying Hong v Tan Sian San & Ors [2010] 2 MLJ 1

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Nov 4, 20206 min read

Tan Ying Hong v Tan Sian San & Ors [2010] 2 MLJ 1

This case had remedied the interest of all registered proprietors by overruling the decision of Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom...

Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom Boonyanit @ Sun Yok Eng [2001] 1 MLJ 241

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Nov 3, 20206 min read

Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom Boonyanit @ Sun Yok Eng [2001] 1 MLJ 241

This case held that section 240(1) of the National Land Code confers an immediate indefeasible title or interest in land upon...

Bernstein of Leigh (Baron) v Skyviews & General Ltd. [1978] QB 479

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Oct 30, 20204 min read

Bernstein of Leigh (Baron) v Skyviews & General Ltd. [1978] QB 479

This is a landmark case on the rights of an owner in the air space above his land. Facts of the Case The plaintiff, Sidney Lewis...

Chin Nam Bee Development Sdn Bhd v Tai Kim Choo & Ors [1988] 2 MLJ 117

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Oct 29, 20203 min read

Chin Nam Bee Development Sdn Bhd v Tai Kim Choo & Ors [1988] 2 MLJ 117

The Court held that the definition of “coercion” under section 73 should be given its ordinary and general meaning. Facts of the Case The...

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