Limitation Of Actions

10 cases · February 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Limitation Of Actions featured in 10 reported judgments in Singapore between February 2025 to February 2026, heard primarily in the High Court (General Division) (10) and the High Court Registrar (4). Key sub-topics included When Time Begins To Run (1), Particular causes of action (1), Declarations — Whether claim involves a cause of action (1). The most active judges were Mohamed Faizal (2), Lee Seiu Kin (2), Debbie Ong Siew Ling (1), while leading firms included Drew & Napier LLC (2), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (1), Incisive Law LLC (1). 53 lawyers appeared in limitation of actions cases during this period.

Data coverage: between February 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Limitation Of Actions cases in Singapore?

Drew & Napier LLC leads in limitation of actions with 2 cases between February 2025 to February 2026, followed by Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (1 case) and Incisive Law LLC (1 case). 21 firms appeared in limitation of actions cases during this period.

Who are the leading Limitation Of Actions lawyers in Singapore?

Govintharasah s/o Ramanathan is the most active limitation of actions lawyer in Singapore with 1 case appearance between February 2025 to February 2026, followed by Sarah Chew Bee Lin (1) and Lim Tahn Lin Alfred (1). 53 lawyers appeared in limitation of actions cases during this period.

Which judges handle the most Limitation Of Actions cases in Singapore?

Mohamed Faizal has handled 2 cases in limitation of actions between February 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Lee Seiu Kin (2 cases) and Debbie Ong Siew Ling (1 case) are also among the most active. 10 judges heard limitation of actions cases.

How many limitation of actions cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between February 2025 to February 2026, 10 reported judgments involved limitation of actions in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (10 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore limitation of actions cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore limitation of actions litigation between February 2025 to February 2026 were When Time Begins To Run (1 case), Particular causes of action (1 case), Declarations — Whether claim involves a cause of action (1 case), Particular causes of action — Contract — When cause of action accrued (1 case).

Case Volume by Year

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25
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26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Particular causes of action — Contract — When cause of action accrued 1 case

Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether claim is founded on a contract 1 case

Particular causes of action — Whether vendor’s cause of action founded on a contract — Whether application of Limitation Act 1959 excluded by Singapore Academy of Law (Stakeholding) Rules (1998 Ed) 1 case

When time begins to run — Section 24A(3)(b) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case

Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 founded on contract — Section 6(1)(a) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case

Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for relief from the consequences of a mistake — Section 29(1)(c) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case

Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for breach of duty where the duty exists by virtue of a provision made by or under any written law — Section 24A(1) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case

Particular causes of action — Account 1 case

Limitation direction — Section 344G(3) Companies Act 1967 1 case

Key Statutes

cited in 10 cases
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Merchant Shipping Act
cited in 1 case
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Misrepresentation Act
cited in 1 case
Application of English Law Act
cited in 1 case
Companies Ordinance
cited in 1 case
HK Companies Ordinance
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

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