The answer to this question is, generally, yes you can.
3 statutes govern this issue, namely:
• Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act (Cap 264) (RECJA).
• Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (Cap 265) (REFJA).
• Choice of Court Agreements Act (Cap 39A) (CCAA)
In cases which are not covered by the 3 statutes mentioned above, recourse may still be had to the common law.
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One of the necessary steps to be taken before trial is the process of “Discovery”, wherein each party is required to prepare, list down, file and exchange the “evidences” that each party is intending to rely on in the trial.
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Being sued is an emotional rollercoaster. There are many reasons as to why someone might have commenced legal proceedings against you. At Lions Chambers LLC, our lawyers understand the emotional turmoil that you are experiencing, and with our wealth of experience, we can assist you.
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This article will lay out how tenants should protect themselves so as to safeguard themselves and their security deposits when handing over the premises.
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Normally, other than waiting for the expiry of the term or tenure of the tenancy, you may evict a tenant for significant breaches of the tenancy agreement. Examples of such breaches include
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In these uncertain times dominated by the effects of a global pandemic, it may be a wise idea to hunker down and re-invest in your business, spend some money to prepare for opportunities post-Covid-19, or apply for some government grants to give your business some breathing space.
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The Internal Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is, in a nutshell, Singapore’s taxman. Although the easy assumption to make is that all your company has to do is pay its taxes, there are several finer points for your company to comply with. The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) also stipulates certain requirements you should be mindful of when running your company.
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A joint venture is a commercial agreement between two or more parties to enter into a formal and contractual relationship to form a company or undertake to perform and complete a project.
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In Singapore, a trademark is defined as a “sign” capable of pictorial representation that is used by a trader to establish a link between himself and specific products and services throughout the course of business.
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Shareholders are viewed as the real owners of a company. The Shareholder’s Agreement is a contract between the company and its shareholders that lays out their rights and responsibilities.
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