JA'AFAR BIN ABDUL SAMAD v LIM ZHEN XIANG
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Case Significance
[2025] SGDC 77 is a District Court decision dated 20 March 2025 concerning Damages and Tort, specifically addressing motor accidents, measure of damages, and assessment. The judgment was delivered by Georgina Lum. The case was brought by Ja'afar Bin Abdul Samad (plaintiff) against Lim Zhen Xiang (defendant). Legal representation was provided by Lawrence Lee & Co and Legal Solutions LLC.
Summary
A Grab driver sued for personal injuries arising from a road accident at the junction of Yishun Avenue 5, with the defendant conceding full responsibility for the accident. The key dispute was the causation and quantum of the claimant's personal injury claims, including alleged whiplash, lumbar spine issues and knee injuries. The District Court awarded $5,500 in general damages and $6,703.59 in special damages, finding many of the claimed injuries were not causally linked to the accident and rejecting the pre-trial loss of earnings claim due to inconsistencies in the claimant's income evidence.
What was decided in [2025] SGDC 77?
[2025] SGDC 77 (JA'AFAR BIN ABDUL SAMAD v LIM ZHEN XIANG) is a District Court decision from 20 March 2025 addressing Damages and Tort, specifically motor accidents, measure of damages, and assessment. The judgment was delivered by Georgina Lum.
Who were the parties in JA'AFAR BIN ABDUL SAMAD v LIM ZHEN XIANG?
The plaintiff in [2025] SGDC 77 was Ja'afar Bin Abdul Samad, and the defendant was Lim Zhen Xiang. Legal representation included Legal Solutions LLC and Lawrence Lee & Co. The case was decided on 20 March 2025 in the District Court.
Which judge decided [2025] SGDC 77?
[2025] SGDC 77 was delivered by Georgina Lum in the District Court on 20 March 2025. The case concerned Damages and Tort.
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGDC 77)