LA FRANCE MARK ROBERT v ENERMECH PTE. LTD.

A self-represented freight forwarder's claim for contractual interest against Enermech was struck out after he deliberately and persistently failed to comply with court orders for discovery over a five-year period, including an unless order requiring him to file a list of documents. The key issue was whether the breach of the unless order was intentional and contumelious. The District Court upheld the striking out, finding the plaintiff's conduct was deliberate and had kept the defendant under the shadow of litigation for five years despite the principal amount having been paid.