Tort
57 cases · January 2025 to January 2026
Overview
Tort law appeared in 52 reported decisions between January 2025 and January 2026, with the High Court (General Division) handling 60 case appearances, followed by the District Court (18 cases) and the Magistrate Court (6 cases). Conspiracy was the most common tort sub-topic with 9 cases, followed by inducement of breach of contract (6 cases), and negligence issues including breach of duty (6 cases), duty of care (6 cases), and causation (6 cases). Vicarious liability appeared in 4 cases, while conversion and contributory negligence each featured in 3 cases.
Judge Mohamed Faizal decided the most tort cases with 6 decisions, followed by Judge Steven Chong (5 cases) and Judge Belinda Ang Saw Ean (5 cases). Allen & Gledhill LLP led firm appearances with 6 tort cases, ahead of Drew & Napier LLC (5 cases) and Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (3 cases).
Data coverage: between January 2025 and January 2026
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
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Court Distribution
What are the most common tort claims in Singapore courts?
Across 52 tort cases between January 2025 and January 2026, conspiracy (9 cases), inducement of breach of contract (6 cases), negligence breach of duty (6 cases), negligence duty of care (6 cases), and negligence causation (6 cases) were the most frequently litigated tort issues.
Which judges handle tort cases in Singapore?
Judge Mohamed Faizal decided the most tort cases with 6 decisions between January 2025 and January 2026, followed by Judge Steven Chong (5 cases), Judge Belinda Ang Saw Ean (5 cases), Judge Woo Bih Li (3 cases), and Judge Sia Aik Kor (3 cases).
Which law firms handle tort litigation in Singapore?
Allen & Gledhill LLP appeared in 6 tort cases between January 2025 and January 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (5 cases), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (3 cases), Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (3 cases), and Selvam LLC (3 cases).