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Citation: [2003] 1 MLRH 793 Court: High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Judge: Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin J Date of Judgment: 30 July 2003 1. Brief Background Facts This matter arose from an application by the third, fourth, and fifth defendants to disqualify the counsel (Mr. Sri Dev Nair) and his firm (Messrs Sri Dev & Naila) from representing the Third Party (Uma Devi R Balakrishnan) in this action. The … Continue reading Case Law Summary: Kayla Beverly Hills (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Quantum Far East Ltd & Ors; Uma Devi R Balakrishnan (Third Party) →

Citation: 3 MLJ 39 HC Court: High Court Malaya, Johor Bahru Judge: Kang Hwee Gee J Date of Judgment: 22 December 2006  1. Brief Background Facts The case involved a purported sale and purchase of land where the vendor turned out to be an imposter. The Plaintiff (Fullji Realty Sdn Bhd) entered into a sale and purchase agreement with a person falsely claiming … Continue reading Case Law Summary: Fullji Realty Sdn Bhd v Lim Yong Meng [2007] 3 MLJ 39 HC →

Citation: 1989 1 CLJ (Rep) 98 Court: Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur Judges: Hashim Yeop Sani Acting CJ (Malaya), Mohd. Yusoff Mohamed SCJ, and Ajaib Singh J Date of Judgment: 12 December 1988 1. Brief Background Facts On 14 July 1981, a road accident occurred between a car driven by the appellant (defendant) and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist died two days later at the Taiping … Continue reading Case Law Summary: Mat Abu Man v. Medical Superintendent, General Hospital Taiping & Ors. →

In the world of litigation, the general rule is that "costs follow the event"—meaning the loser pays the winner’s legal bills. However, the courts possess wide discretionary power to deviate from this rule. Sometimes, a judge will issue "no order as to costs" (or order that each party bear their own costs). But why would a court … Continue reading Understanding ‘No Order as to Costs’ in Legal Cases →

Citation: [2020] 1 MLRA 122; 10 MLJ 506 Court: Court of Appeal, Putrajaya Judges: Hamid Sultan Abu Backer, Badariah Sahamid, and Mary Lim Thiam Suan JJCA Date of Judgment: 10 July 2019 1. Brief Background Facts The appellants, a family of seven, were the residents and owners of unit C-14-1 at Flora Green Condominium, Selangor. The 1st to 4th respondents owned or had … Continue reading Case Law Summary: Chin Moy Yen & Ors v. Chai Weng Sing & Ors →

Case Law Summary: Abdul Aziz Lebai Milin & Ors v. Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat Citation: [2016] MLRHU 1613 Court: High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Judge: Su Geok Yiam J Date of Judgment: 15 December 2016 1. Brief Background Facts The 102 plaintiffs were licensed taxi drivers who filed a writ of summons and statement of claim against Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD), a statutory body. … Continue reading Case Law Summary: Abdul Aziz Lebai Milin & Ors v. Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat →

The landmark case of Tan Kah Fatt & Anor v. Tan Ying [2023] 2 MLRA 525 (Federal Court) is a pivotal authority in Malaysian succession law, specifically regarding the rights of illegitimate children and the duties of administrators. Case Summary: Tan Kah Fatt & Anor v. Tan Ying 1. Citations: [2023] 2 MLRA 525 2. … Continue reading The Case of Tan Kah Fatt: Inheritance Rights for Illegitimate Children →

1. Case InformationCourt: Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur.Coram: Abdul Hamid Ag LP, Seah J, & Syed Agil Barakbah SCJJ. Decision Date: 20 September 1986. Parties: Zainal Abidin (Appellant/Tenant) vs. Century Hotel Sdn Bhd (Respondent/Landlord).2. Background and Facts The respondent sublet the third floor of the Abad Century Hotel to the appellant for a three-year term starting 1 November 1980 to operate a recreation … Continue reading Case Summary: Zainal Abidin v. Century Hotel Sdn Bhd [1986] 1 MLRA 488 →

Principles of Contractual Interpretation in Malaysia The construction of a written contract is firmly established as a question of law for the court to determine, rather than a question of fact. The primary objective of the court is to ascertain the mutual intentions of the parties regarding the legal obligations they assumed. To achieve this, Malaysian courts have moved … Continue reading Understanding Contract Interpretation Principles in Malaysia →

The Shield of the Assured: An Analysis of the Contra Proferentem Rule in Malaysian Contract Law The contra proferentem rule is a fundamental principle of contractual interpretation designed to ensure fairness when a written agreement contains language that is vague or capable of multiple meanings. Derived from the Latin maxim verba fortius accipiuntur contra proferentem—meaning "words are to … Continue reading Understanding the Contra Proferentem Rule in Malaysia →