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![Government Of The State Of Negeri Sembilan v Yap Chong Lan & Ors. & Another Case [1984] 1 CLJ (Rep) 144](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_8febcefc9e87465bb8ba94e125c6eec8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_8febcefc9e87465bb8ba94e125c6eec8~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Jul 26, 20245 min read
Government Of The State Of Negeri Sembilan v Yap Chong Lan & Ors. & Another Case [1984] 1 CLJ (Rep) 144
No land can be acquired by possession, unlawful occupation or occupation under any license. Facts of the Case The respondents used to...
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JX GOH
Apr 24, 20232 min read
The Royal British Bank v Turquand (1856) 6 El and Bl 327
Turquand’s rule also known as the indoor management rule originates from this case. Facts of the Case The plaintiff (the Royal British...
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![Cubic Electronics Sdn Bhd v Mars Telecommunications Sdn Bhd [2019] 2 MLRA 83](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_045f7344779c4890a93d16e4ce9d2ff3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_045f7344779c4890a93d16e4ce9d2ff3~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Aug 14, 20229 min read
Cubic Electronics Sdn Bhd v Mars Telecommunications Sdn Bhd [2019] 2 MLRA 83
The Federal Court in this case resolved the issue relating to forfeiture of deposit paid in a sale and purchase agreement in relation to...
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![Macaura v Northern Assurance Co Ltd [1925] AC 619](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_4c6fc474f6da4fe8b6ec850ec19b9ff7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_4c6fc474f6da4fe8b6ec850ec19b9ff7~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Apr 17, 20222 min read
Macaura v Northern Assurance Co Ltd [1925] AC 619
A company is a separate legal entity. Its shareholders and creditors do not own the company’s assets. Facts of the Case Mr Macaura (the...
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![Sidek Bin Haji Muhamad & 461 Ors v The Government of the State of Perak & Ors [1982] 1 MLJ 313](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_4860ae93f000480d986e04f396322e03~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8b459b_4860ae93f000480d986e04f396322e03~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Mar 17, 20223 min read
Sidek Bin Haji Muhamad & 461 Ors v The Government of the State of Perak & Ors [1982] 1 MLJ 313
Leading case on squatter’s rights in Malaysia Facts of the Case In 1950, the Appellants came to Teluk Intan, Perak and open up a large...
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![Mohd Fariq Subramaniam v Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd [1998] 6 MLJ 193](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_e9d36da629c14c1eb4ff2f01379af36d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_e9d36da629c14c1eb4ff2f01379af36d~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Nov 28, 20217 min read
Mohd Fariq Subramaniam v Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd [1998] 6 MLJ 193
The High Court in this case recognised the concept of economic duress. Facts of the Case The defendant held 50 taxi permits for operation...
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![Aron Salomon v A. Salomon & Co Ltd [1897] AC 22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_15bedf74a7d541bb871b43c1d89165e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_15bedf74a7d541bb871b43c1d89165e3~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Sep 5, 20214 min read
Aron Salomon v A. Salomon & Co Ltd [1897] AC 22
This is a UK landmark case on the doctrine of corporate personality which gives a company a legal distinct entity from its shareholders....
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![Segar Restu (M) Sdn Bhd v Wong Kai Chuan & Anor [1994] 4 CLJ 757](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_ff48489736564e77888a5ef500c0b29d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_339,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_ff48489736564e77888a5ef500c0b29d~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Jul 13, 20213 min read
Segar Restu (M) Sdn Bhd v Wong Kai Chuan & Anor [1994] 4 CLJ 757
The High Court granted the plaintiff’s application for a summary judgment in an action for trespass and awarded damages even though...
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![Bun Fui Min & Anor v Seliang ak Tuah [2010] 9 MLJ 707](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_64279c8054974241a77a1b14819f5fdf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_400,h_300,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_64279c8054974241a77a1b14819f5fdf~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Jul 7, 20216 min read
Bun Fui Min & Anor v Seliang ak Tuah [2010] 9 MLJ 707
The High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to invoke Order 1A to overlook appellants' failure to serve the notice of appeal within...
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![Tay Seng Yong v Heng Shu Hui & Anor [2020] 1 LNS 54](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_aac139a6113d4c44ace7facdd5c0b4a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_aac139a6113d4c44ace7facdd5c0b4a7~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Jun 23, 20215 min read
Tay Seng Yong v Heng Shu Hui & Anor [2020] 1 LNS 54
The High Court held that a purchaser who has paid the full purchase price of a property has the equivalent privilege of a legal owner...
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![MIFF Sdn Bhd v Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Furniture Entrepreneur Association and Ors [2010] MLJU 1216](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_ab6675949eff4629923c6acf751f8ffc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_ab6675949eff4629923c6acf751f8ffc~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Jun 9, 20214 min read
MIFF Sdn Bhd v Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Furniture Entrepreneur Association and Ors [2010] MLJU 1216
The Court held that descriptive wordings of common and geographical reference are public source which all traders in the business can use...
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![Thay Chee Huat & Anor v Yeng Chong Realty Bhd [2021] 5 CLJ 127](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_5693263613d04f6394aaabd3dd50fc77~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_5693263613d04f6394aaabd3dd50fc77~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
May 30, 202110 min read
Thay Chee Huat & Anor v Yeng Chong Realty Bhd [2021] 5 CLJ 127
The High Court held that when the fundamental terms of a contract had been breached, the party not in default can allow the party in...
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![Holland and Another v Hodgson and Another [1872] LR 7 CP 328](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_9af4b61a595a4193b9054fda361d41b5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8b459b_9af4b61a595a4193b9054fda361d41b5~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
May 14, 20213 min read
Holland and Another v Hodgson and Another [1872] LR 7 CP 328
This case laid down the principle to distinguish between fixtures and chattels Facts of the Case George Mason, who was the owner of a...
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JX GOH
Apr 2, 20219 min read
Goh Teng Whoo & Anor v Ample Objectives Sdn Bhd
The Federal Court had ruled on 5 March 2021 that AR card confirming the defendant’s receipt needs to be exhibited to obtain a JID against...
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![McCurry Restaurant (KL) Sdn Bhd v McDonalds Corporation [2009] 3 MLJ 774](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_b1e45597fb754d019870bba87ec6f97e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_b1e45597fb754d019870bba87ec6f97e~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Mar 16, 20215 min read
McCurry Restaurant (KL) Sdn Bhd v McDonalds Corporation [2009] 3 MLJ 774
This is a case where the fast food giant McDonald’s sued a small Indian restaurant and loses the legal battle on the exclusivity to use...
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![Rohasassets Sdn Bhd v Weatherford (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor [2020] 1 CLJ 638](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_56a73602fb8f421f9267a519bc581481~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_56a73602fb8f421f9267a519bc581481~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Feb 28, 20218 min read
Rohasassets Sdn Bhd v Weatherford (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor [2020] 1 CLJ 638
Landlord can claim double rent from the tenant upon the expiry of the notice to quit if the tenant failed to deliver vacant possession....
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![Foo Fio Na v Dr Soo Fook Mun & Anor [2007] 1 CLJ 229](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_0351a79bd7a848d799bdd6d35cfc2c1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_0351a79bd7a848d799bdd6d35cfc2c1b~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Feb 3, 20216 min read
Foo Fio Na v Dr Soo Fook Mun & Anor [2007] 1 CLJ 229
The Federal Court in this case had rejected the Bolam test and applied Roger v Whitaker. Note: The test in Rogers v. Whitaker followed by...
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JX GOH
Jan 28, 202117 min read
Maria Chin Abdullah v Ketua Pengarah Imigresen & Anor
The Federal Court in this case deals with the constitutionality of section 59 and 59A of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Facts of the Case...
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![PJD Regency Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor and Other Appeals [2021] 1 LNS 9](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_e117f9cd5ff244fa909dfe9cb0155d05~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8b459b_e117f9cd5ff244fa909dfe9cb0155d05~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Jan 21, 202115 min read
PJD Regency Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor and Other Appeals [2021] 1 LNS 9
This is a summary of the Federal Court judgment dated 19 January 2021. It is now settled law that the date for calculation of liquidated...
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![Rogers v Whitaker [1992] 175 CLR 479](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_201fe563d9f14733a33df1ad333d22d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_201fe563d9f14733a33df1ad333d22d3~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Jan 5, 20214 min read
Rogers v Whitaker [1992] 175 CLR 479
This case rejected the Bolam Test to be applied on the duty and standard of care of a medical practitioner in providing advice to a...
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![Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957] 1 WLR 582](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_d784244fda7641d79d36646996dbd41a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8b459b_d784244fda7641d79d36646996dbd41a~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Dec 30, 20205 min read
Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957] 1 WLR 582
This case established the Bolam test which is the basic rule for professional negligence. See also Rogers v Whitaker [1992] 175 CLR 479...
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![University of London Press, Limited v University Tutorial Press, Limited [1916] 2 Ch 601](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_a01723806276459581cf892c7e675566~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8b459b_a01723806276459581cf892c7e675566~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Dec 17, 20205 min read
University of London Press, Limited v University Tutorial Press, Limited [1916] 2 Ch 601
This is a landmark case which define the phase “literary work" and the concept of “originality of ideas” Facts of the Case The University...
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![Mat v Public Prosecutor [1963] 1 MLJ 283](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_652958938a064344b7ff5c2e834696b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_652958938a064344b7ff5c2e834696b4~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Mat v Public Prosecutor [1963] 1 MLJ 283
The Court held that in a criminal trial, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to prove the accused’s guilt. The accused is...
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![Perwira Affin Bank Bhd v Lim Ah Hee [2004] 2 CLJ 787](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_4a7604310fcd485b9bf1af079f2a2b34~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8b459b_4a7604310fcd485b9bf1af079f2a2b34~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Dec 8, 20204 min read
Perwira Affin Bank Bhd v Lim Ah Hee [2004] 2 CLJ 787
The Federal Court held that arrears of interest are recoverable up to six years after date of judgment in a bankruptcy proceeding. Facts...
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![Anton Piller KG v Manufacturing Processes Ltd and Others [1976] Ch. 55](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_d5c4e22aedde46f18f96d7d2f0be9bf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_d5c4e22aedde46f18f96d7d2f0be9bf9~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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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![Woolmington v DPP [1935] AC 462](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_68334d2459334199960ad9aabfc5f92d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_68334d2459334199960ad9aabfc5f92d~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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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![Teh Bee v K Maruthamuthu [1977] 2 MLJ 7](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_ea9c1a0ef23a475a8fc297ff11888a6c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_ea9c1a0ef23a475a8fc297ff11888a6c~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn bhd v Cahaya Surya Buku Dan Alat Tulis [1989] 1 MLJ 386](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_2989946fa9c745fdb4e4a72f8f4d82b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_2989946fa9c745fdb4e4a72f8f4d82b9~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Southville City Sdn Bhd v Noranisah Mohamed Hisa & Anor and Another Case [2019] 1 LNS 750](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_9d46f78d2e1f4e7b9131bc9b32d12097~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_9d46f78d2e1f4e7b9131bc9b32d12097~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Redland Tiles Ltd & Ors v Kua Hong Brick Tile Works [1966] 2 MLJ 62](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_bf376bdbcd3149bd9d551e8ea61af970~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_bf376bdbcd3149bd9d551e8ea61af970~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Doreen Tan Ying Ying v Chong Tet On [1986] 1 MLJ 504](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_2a974d3b0e514d8fa6711ef7f5aae78c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_2a974d3b0e514d8fa6711ef7f5aae78c~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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....
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![American Cyanamid Co. v Ethicon Ltd. [1975] AC 396](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_369b55add8a34a318cd3de46058f33bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_369b55add8a34a318cd3de46058f33bf~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Tan Ying Hong v Tan Sian San & Ors [2010] 2 MLJ 1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_cab988f7a2aa49e3b5dfa0c1020a4e69~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_cab988f7a2aa49e3b5dfa0c1020a4e69~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom Boonyanit @ Sun Yok Eng [2001] 1 MLJ 241](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_060b4690d9cd4a9899444166664e03fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_060b4690d9cd4a9899444166664e03fd~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Bernstein of Leigh (Baron) v Skyviews & General Ltd. [1978] QB 479](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_ab0a21088643417195229adcf3f9be32~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_ab0a21088643417195229adcf3f9be32~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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...
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![Chin Nam Bee Development Sdn Bhd v Tai Kim Choo & Ors [1988] 2 MLJ 117](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_40e38b5e80be4150b5891bd47401c9e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_40e38b5e80be4150b5891bd47401c9e8~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
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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![Saw Gaik Beow v Cheong Yew Weng & Ors [1989] 3 MLJ 301](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_0b1ff71b41a543388aae6f95c24d5178~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_0b1ff71b41a543388aae6f95c24d5178~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Oct 27, 202010 min read
Saw Gaik Beow v Cheong Yew Weng & Ors [1989] 3 MLJ 301
This case illustrates the situation where the first defendant had failed to prove that the he was under plaintiff’s undue influence....
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![Mayban Finance Bhd v Liew Ek Chiu & Ors [1998] 1 CLJ 56](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_cadd8082edaf447cb1e3ded32726cf3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_cadd8082edaf447cb1e3ded32726cf3e~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Oct 21, 20206 min read
Mayban Finance Bhd v Liew Ek Chiu & Ors [1998] 1 CLJ 56
This case illustrates the situation where the wife failed to prove that undue influence has been exerted by her husband as alleged. Facts...
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JX GOH
Oct 15, 20205 min read
Wong Hon Leong David v Noorazman bin Adnan (1995) 3 MLJ 283
This case illustrates that an exchange of mutual promises although it is executory consideration, is a good consideration. Facts of the...
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JX GOH
Oct 12, 20205 min read
Brogden v Metropolitan Railway Company (1877) 2 App.Cas. 666
This case established that a contract can be accepted by the conduct of the parties. Facts of the Case The Appellants (Brogden & Co.)...
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![Innab Salil & Ors v Verve Suites Mont Kiara Management Corporation [2020] 10 CLJ 285](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_ca7b9fd579514a2d9a84b6dba762f453~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_ca7b9fd579514a2d9a84b6dba762f453~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Oct 7, 202013 min read
Innab Salil & Ors v Verve Suites Mont Kiara Management Corporation [2020] 10 CLJ 285
This is a summary of the Federal Court judgment dated 5 October 2020 which holds management corporations of a residential strata building...
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JX GOH
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Adams v Lindsell (1818) 106 ER 250
This case established the rule for acceptance of an offer in postal rule. Facts of the Case The plaintiffs were woollen manufacturers...
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![Felthouse v Bindley [1862] 142 ER 1037](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b459b_9751040aa41d472fbe38b621c07dfaf6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8b459b_9751040aa41d472fbe38b621c07dfaf6~mv2.webp)
JX GOH
Oct 3, 20202 min read
Felthouse v Bindley [1862] 142 ER 1037
This is a leading case which illustrate the principle that silence cannot amount to acceptance. Facts of the Case The plaintiff,...
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Melewar Leisure Sdn Bhd v Danaharta Managers Sdn Bhd [2010] 6 MLJ 317
This is a Court of Appeal case which illustrate the situation where the defendant failed to raise any triable issues to dismiss the...
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Loganathan Maniam v Murphy Sarawak Oil Co Ltd [2020] 2 ILR 275
This is a case regarding a dismissal of an employee because of misconduct in the workplace. Facts of the Case The claimant had been...
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Peguam Negara Malaysia v. Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd & Anor [2020] 1 LNS 338
This is the summary for the grounds of judgment for Malaysiakini’s application to set aside the contempt proceedings relates to comments...
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Entores Ltd v Miles Far East Corporation [1955] 2 All ER 493
This is a Common law case on the rule of instantaneous communications in Contracts. Facts of the Case The plaintiffs, Entores Ltd are a...
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Government of Malaysia v Gurcharan Singh & Ors [1971] 1 MLJ 211
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Partridge v Crittenden [1968] 2 All ER 421
This is a case on whether an advertisement in a newspaper constitutes an offer. Facts of the Case The appellant (Partridge) inserted an...
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Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash Chemists (Southern) Ltd [1953] 1 All ER 482
This is a case which upheld the legal concept of an invitation to treat. Facts of the Case The defendants carried business in the retail...
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