TERRENCE FERNANDEZ v TAN AIK HONG THOMAS
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Case Significance
[2025] SGHC 169 is a High Court (General Division) decision dated 22 August 2025 concerning Civil Procedure, specifically addressing jurisdiction. The judgment was delivered by Choo Han Teck. The case was brought by Terrence Fernandez (appellant) against Tan Aik Hong Thomas (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Luo Ling Ling LLC and Bih Li & Lee LLP. The judgment references 1 statutory provision, namely the State Courts Act. This decision has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment in the dataset.
Summary
The president of Serangoon Garden Country Club sued a former president for defamation over remarks made at an Extraordinary General Meeting convened for a vote of no confidence. The High Court allowed the appeal on the jurisdictional issue, finding the District Court had jurisdiction, but remitted the case to the trial judge to properly determine the merits of the defamation claims and applicable defences.
What was decided in [2025] SGHC 169?
[2025] SGHC 169 (TERRENCE FERNANDEZ v TAN AIK HONG THOMAS) is a High Court (General Division) decision from 22 August 2025 addressing Civil Procedure, specifically jurisdiction. The judgment was delivered by Choo Han Teck.
Who were the parties in TERRENCE FERNANDEZ v TAN AIK HONG THOMAS?
The appellant in [2025] SGHC 169 was Terrence Fernandez, and the respondent was Tan Aik Hong Thomas. Legal representation included Bih Li & Lee LLP and Luo Ling Ling LLC. The case was decided on 22 August 2025 in the High Court (General Division).
Which judge decided [2025] SGHC 169?
[2025] SGHC 169 was delivered by Choo Han Teck in the High Court (General Division) on 22 August 2025. The case concerned Civil Procedure.
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Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGHC 169)