MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai
Outcome
Claim dismissedthe action is dismissed.
Source: [2025] SGDC 271, District Court, decided 13 October 2025. Read directly from the judgment.
Key facts
| Court | District Court |
|---|---|
| Decided | |
| Judge | Jonathan Ng Pang Ern |
| Charges / claim | Tort |
| Outcome | Claim dismissed |
| Counsel | Blackletter LLC, Tan YC Law Practice, Yuen Law LLC, Cai Enhuai Amos, Chong Seow Ming Adeline, Neo Xin Xuan, Tan Yew Cheng, Teo Ying Ying Denise |
Source: [2025] SGDC 271, District Court, decided — eLitigation. Updated .
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Case Significance
[2025] SGDC 271 is a District Court decision dated 13 October 2025 concerning Tort, specifically addressing malicious falsehood and defamation. The judgment was delivered by Jonathan Ng Pang Ern. The case was brought by Makericks3D LLP (claimant) against Terence Lee Meng Kai (defendant). Legal representation was provided by Yuen Law LLC and Blackletter LLC. The judgment cites 4 cases (3 Singapore, 1 foreign) and references 1 statutory provision, namely the Evidence Act.
[2025] SGDC 271 explained
MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai ([2025] SGDC 271) is a Singapore judgment decided by the District Court on 13 October 2025. It is categorised under Tort. It is a recent decision; within this corpus no later judgment has cited it yet. This page summarises what the reported decision covers and links the primary sources — the full judgment, the statutes it cites, and the other cases it engages with — so the decision can be read in context. It is reference information, not legal advice, and it does not state the outcome or any holding beyond what the official judgment records.
What is [2025] SGDC 271 about?
MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai ([2025] SGDC 271) is a District Court decision from 2025. Its published catchwords are “Tort — Malicious falsehood” and “Tort — Defamation — Defamatory statements”, which indicate the subject matter the judgment addresses. The full reasoning and orders are in the judgment itself, linked below.
Which legislation does [2025] SGDC 271 consider?
The judgment refers to Evidence Act (Cap 97). The statutes cited are listed in full on this page, each linking to its primary text.
Summary
A bicycle parts company sued an influencer in the cycling community for defamation and malicious falsehood after the influencer made Facebook and Instagram posts following a failed product review collaboration. The posts did not explicitly name the company but were clearly about the breakdown in their relationship. The District Court dismissed both claims, finding neither the defamation nor the malicious falsehood was made out, noting the action was brought in the company's name rather than the individual partner's name who was actually aggrieved.
What was decided in [2025] SGDC 271?
[2025] SGDC 271 (MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai) is a District Court decision from 13 October 2025 addressing Tort, specifically malicious falsehood and defamation. The judgment was delivered by Jonathan Ng Pang Ern.
Who were the parties in MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai ([2025] SGDC 271)?
The claimant in [2025] SGDC 271 was Makericks3D LLP, and the defendant was Terence Lee Meng Kai. Legal representation included Blackletter LLC and Tan YC Law Practice. The case was decided on 13 October 2025 in the District Court.
Which judge decided [2025] SGDC 271?
[2025] SGDC 271 was delivered by Jonathan Ng Pang Ern in the District Court on 13 October 2025. The case concerned Tort.
What cases and statutes does [2025] SGDC 271 cite?
[2025] SGDC 271 cites 4 prior decisions, including 1 from foreign jurisdictions. It references Evidence Act.
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Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGDC 271)