Magistrate Court
SGMC · 17 cases
About the Magistrate Court
The Magistrate Court (SGMC) is a court within the State Courts dealing with minor civil and criminal matters. Between April 2025 and February 2026, 14 reported judgments were delivered by this court, with the most common practice areas being Tort (6), Contract (4), and Damages (2). The most active judges were Chiah Kok Khun (3), Sia Aik Kor (2), and Samuel Wee (2).
Other frequently litigated areas included Landlord and Tenant (2), Landlord & Tenant (1), Agency (1), Land (1). Case volume averaged 2 judgments per month, with 2026-01 recording the highest volume at 5 decisions.
What types of cases does the Magistrate Court handle?
The Magistrate Court handles civil claims up to SGD 60,000 and minor criminal offences. Between April 2025 and February 2026, 14 reported judgments were delivered. The most common practice area was Tort (6 cases).
How many cases did the Magistrate Court hear?
The Magistrate Court (SGMC) delivered 14 reported judgments between April 2025 and February 2026. The most active judge was Chiah Kok Khun with 3 cases.
Who are the most active judges in the Magistrate Court?
Between April 2025 and February 2026, the most active judges in the Magistrate Court were Chiah Kok Khun (3 cases), Sia Aik Kor (2 cases), Samuel Wee (2 cases), Don Ho (1 cases), and Teo Wei Ling (1 cases).