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The case involved an appeal by the plaintiffs (Balakrishnan A/L Devaraj and his wife, Girija Devy A/P Gopinath Nair) against the dismissal of their claim by the High Court. The Court of Appeal unanimously allowed the appeal in favor of the plaintiffs. Legal Principle The central legal issue was misrepresentation and the right of the innocent party to rescind the … Continue reading Case Summary: Balakrisnan Devaraj & Anor v. Admiral Cove Development Sdn Bhd [2010] 5 MLRA 776 CA →

The recent Malaysian Court of Appeal judgment in CHUBB INSURANCE MALAYSIA BERHAD (DAHULUNYA DIKENALI SEBAGAI ACE JERNEH INSURANCE BERHAD) v. ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MALAYSIA) BERHAD [2024] 4 MLRA 168 has provided critical clarity on the interplay between the 'follow the settlements clause' (FTSC) and the 'claims co-operation clause' (CCC) in reinsurance contracts. The decision strongly affirms … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: CHUBB INSURANCE MALAYSIA BERHAD (DAHULUNYA DIKENALI SEBAGAI ACE JERNEH INSURANCE BERHAD) v. ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MALAYSIA) BERHAD [2024] 4 MLRA 168 CA →

Parties: The plaintiff is the Trengganu State Economic Development Corporation, a statutory body. The defendant is Nadefinco Ltd., a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1965. Agreement: On December 8, 1965, the parties signed a written agreement concerning approximately 33,500 acres of land in Trengganu for planting oil palms. The plaintiff leased the land to the … Continue reading Case Analysis:  Trengganu State Economic Development Corporation v. Nadefinco Ltd [1982] 1 MLRH 644 HC →

The English landmark case of Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland NV v. Burch [1997] 1 All ER 144 established a profound equitable principle: the jurisdiction of the court to set aside a contract as an unconscionable bargain. This principle serves as a safeguard for individuals who are "not equal to protecting themselves," allowing equity to intervene when a transaction … Continue reading The Shield of the Vulnerable: The Legal Principle of Unconscionability in Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland NV v. Burch →

Case Name: Barat Estates Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Parawakan Subramanian & Ors [2000] 1 MLRA 404 CA Court: Court of Appeal Date: 26 May 2000 Key Issue:  Whether an employer is obligated to indemnify employees under Section 13(1) of the Employment Act 1955 (EA) for failure to give notice of termination when the business is sold, despite … Continue reading Case Analysis: Barat Estates Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Parawakan Subramanian & Ors [2000] 1 MLRA 404 CA →

This case analysis examines the Court of Appeal’s decision in Newlake Development Sdn Bhd v. Zenith Delight Sdn Bhd & Ors MLRAU 11, which overturned a High Court ruling and allowed the plaintiff’s claims for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, and breach of trust. Executive Summary The Court of Appeal (COA) found that the defendants engaged in a series … Continue reading Case Analysis : NEWLAKE DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD v. ZENITH DELIGHT SDN BHD & ORS [2026] MLRAU 11 CA →

1. Introduction: The Strategic Importance of Reputation in a Civil Society In the theater of civil litigation, reputation is frequently dismissed by the uninitiated as a mere personal asset. For the seasoned practitioner, however, it is understood as a fundamental component of human dignity and a cornerstone of the public interest. As articulated in Reynolds v … Continue reading The Four Key Principles of Defamation Claims →

DetailDescriptionCourtFederal Court (Kuala Lumpur)Citation[1997] 2 MLJ 565PartiesAppellants (Plaintiffs): Lai Yoke Ngan & Anor (Executors of the deceased's estate)Respondents (Defendants): Chin Teck Kwee & Anor (Beneficiaries/Children of the deceased and first plaintiff)Subject MatterA family dispute over the ownership and management of the Tampin Sawmill. The appeals concerned the setting aside of a default judgment and the striking … Continue reading Case Analysis: Lai Yoke Ngan & Anor v Chin Teck Kwee & Anor [1997] 2 MLJ 565 FC →

DetailDescriptionCase NameLee Ah Chor v Southern Bank BhdCitation[1991] 1 MLJ 428CourtSupreme Court (Kuala Lumpur)CoramAbdul Hamid Omar LP, Gunn Chit Tuan and Jemuri Serjan SCJJDate of Judgment10 December 1990 Brief Facts: The respondent (Southern Bank Bhd) granted an overdraft facility of $700,000 to a company (Sin Hup Woh Transport and Trading Agencies Company Bhd). This facility … Continue reading Case Analysis: Lee Ah Chor v Southern Bank Bhd [1991] 1 MLJ 428 SC →

DetailInformationCase NameHock Hua Bank Bhd. v. Sahari Bin MuridCourtFederal CourtDate of JudgmentSeptember 10 & October 13, 1980AppellantHock Hua Bank Bhd. (The Bank/Chargee)RespondentSahari Bin Murid (The Chargor)Core IssueWhether a judge has the jurisdiction to alter or set aside a judgment or order that was regularly obtained, drawn up, and perfected in an inter partes application (one where both … Continue reading Case Analysis: Hock Hua Bank Bhd. v. Sahari Bin Murid [1981] 1 MLJ 143 FC →