WEI HO-HUNG v LYU JUN
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Case Significance
[2025] SGCA 26 is a Court of Appeal decision dated 18 June 2025 concerning Contempt of Court, specifically addressing civil contempt and sentencing. The judgment was delivered by Steven Chong, with Ang Cheng Hock and Judith Prakash on the coram. The case was brought by Wei Ho-Hung (appellant) against Lyu Jun (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Jimmy Yap & Co and Gloria James-Civetta & Co. The judgment cites 5 cases and references 1 statutory provision, namely the Land Titles Act.
Summary
Wei Ho-Hung appealed against her conviction for civil contempt for deliberately disobeying a court order requiring her to transfer a property at D'Leedon to her former partner Lyu Jun, following the breakdown of their six-year relationship. The appellant had taken active steps to obstruct the transfer, including changing locks and refusing to vacate, despite the order being affirmed on appeal. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal but reduced her sentence from one month's imprisonment to two weeks, finding the prejudice was limited to delay and additional costs.
What was decided in [2025] SGCA 26?
[2025] SGCA 26 (WEI HO-HUNG v LYU JUN) is a Court of Appeal decision from 18 June 2025 addressing Contempt of Court, specifically civil contempt and sentencing. The judgment was delivered by Steven Chong.
Who were the parties in WEI HO-HUNG v LYU JUN?
The appellant in [2025] SGCA 26 was Wei Ho-Hung, and the respondent was Lyu Jun. Legal representation included Gloria James-Civetta & Co and Jimmy Yap & Co. The case was decided on 18 June 2025 in the Court of Appeal.
Which judge decided [2025] SGCA 26?
[2025] SGCA 26 was delivered by Steven Chong in the Court of Appeal on 18 June 2025. Ang Cheng Hock and Judith Prakash also sat on the coram. The case concerned Contempt of Court.
What cases and statutes does [2025] SGCA 26 cite?
[2025] SGCA 26 cites 5 prior decisions. It references Land Titles Act.
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Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGCA 26)