CHENG SHI YING CHERISSA v KHOO CHONG KIAT & Anor
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Case Significance
[2025] SGHC 91 is a High Court (General Division) decision dated 20 May 2025 concerning Civil Procedure, specifically addressing costs. The judgment was delivered by Choo Han Teck. The case was brought by Cheng Shi Ying Cherissa (plaintiff) against Royal Clinics of O&G Pte Ltd and others (defendant). Legal representation was provided by Selvam LLC and Legal Clinic LLC. The judgment cites 1 case.
Summary
Following a medical negligence trial where the defendants succeeded in defending claims relating to a fistula that developed after delivery, the court assessed costs payable by the claimant to the defendants. Costs were fixed at $233,107.59 including disbursements, taking into account the five-day trial, multiple settlement attempts, and the defendants' use of expert witnesses.
What was decided in [2025] SGHC 91?
[2025] SGHC 91 (CHENG SHI YING CHERISSA v KHOO CHONG KIAT & Anor) is a High Court (General Division) decision from 20 May 2025 addressing Civil Procedure, specifically costs. The judgment was delivered by Choo Han Teck.
Who were the parties in CHENG SHI YING CHERISSA v KHOO CHONG KIAT & Anor?
The plaintiff in [2025] SGHC 91 was Cheng Shi Ying Cherissa, and the defendant was Royal Clinics of O&G Pte Ltd, Khoo Chong Kiat. Legal representation included Selvam LLC and Legal Clinic LLC. The case was decided on 20 May 2025 in the High Court (General Division).
Which judge decided [2025] SGHC 91?
[2025] SGHC 91 was delivered by Choo Han Teck in the High Court (General Division) on 20 May 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 91)