WEE SOON WAH v SYN CHEVOR CHEE MENG TROY ANTHONY
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Case Significance
[2026] SGDC 47 is a District Court decision dated 29 January 2026 concerning Tort, specifically addressing negligence. The judgment was delivered by Andrew Tan Shao Weng. The case was brought by Wee Soon Wah (plaintiff) against Syn Chevor Chee Meng Troy Anthony (defendant). Legal representation was provided by Characterist LLC and Ascentsia Law Corporation. The judgment cites 4 cases.
Summary
A taxi driver sued a motorist who was driving against traffic and under the influence of alcohol on Loyang Avenue, resulting in a collision at approximately 12:30am. The court held the drunk driver 100% liable for the accident with no contributory negligence by the taxi driver, finding the taxi driver's attention was reasonably focused on vehicles from his left at the junction and he had only a split second to react.
What was decided in [2026] SGDC 47?
[2026] SGDC 47 (WEE SOON WAH v SYN CHEVOR CHEE MENG TROY ANTHONY) is a District Court decision from 29 January 2026 addressing Tort, specifically negligence. The judgment was delivered by Andrew Tan Shao Weng.
Who were the parties in WEE SOON WAH v SYN CHEVOR CHEE MENG TROY ANTHONY?
The plaintiff in [2026] SGDC 47 was Wee Soon Wah, and the defendant was Syn Chevor Chee Meng Troy Anthony. Legal representation included Ascentsia Law Corporation and Characterist LLC. The case was decided on 29 January 2026 in the District Court.
Which judge decided [2026] SGDC 47?
[2026] SGDC 47 was delivered by Andrew Tan Shao Weng in the District Court on 29 January 2026. The case concerned Tort.
What cases and statutes does [2026] SGDC 47 cite?
[2026] SGDC 47 cites 4 prior decisions.
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Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2026] SGDC 47)