A will is a legal instrument in which a person, the testator, specifies the method to be applied in the management and distribution of his estate as well as in carrying out his or her wishes after death. In Singapore, wills are governed by the Wills Act.
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If you fail pay your debts, you may see debt collectors coming to your place to ‘encourage’ you to pay-up. Such cases are getting more and more common. There are cases where debt collectors are jailed by displaying aggressive behaviour and insulting words in a residential area in the late hours of the evening. Some Debtors are even harassed while they were at work.
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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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Writing or saying something about another person can be declared defamatory by a court if it causes harm to the person’s credibility. Defamation is the harm caused to a person’s reputation that could lead to them being avoided or hated or ridiculed.
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When one is declared bankrupt, one’s assets will be sold and the proceeds shall go into a bankruptcy estate that is managed by the Official Assignee. However, there are certain assets that are excluded and protected from bankruptcy.
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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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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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The law treats someone who manages the affairs of a company on behalf of its shareholders as a director, whether they are called a director or not.
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The law of misrepresentation assists parties who relied on a false pre-contractual statement to their detriment to receive their dues in court – otherwise, they will not be able to sue for breach of contract (because the representation was not a formal term of the contract in. the first place).
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