Dispute Resolution

Breach of Contract: What Can You Claim?

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These claims are typically called remedies for breach of contract. There are 2 types of remedies – common law remedies and equitable remedies.

• Common law remedies include damages and quantum meruit.

• Equitable remedies include specific performance and injunctions.

The main practical difference between these 2 types of remedies is that equitable remedies are at the discretion of the courts – even when you win the case in court, the court may decline to award equitable remedies, but it must always allow for common law damages to be claimed and awarded, because damages are available ‘as of right’.

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How to get out of Bankruptcy in Singapore

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There are 4 ways of doing so.

If you completely undertake any of these 4 methods,

• your name will be either completely and immediately removed from the bankruptcy register (and thus not searchable by the public), which an Annulment; or
• you will become an Undischarged Bankrupt, which means your name is still on the bankruptcy register and will be removed only after some time.

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Administration of an estate. The role of an executor In Singapore

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Administration of an estate. The role of an executor
As the old saying goes, “you can’t take it with you.”

As we grow older, it is natural to think about how we would like our property to be managed and distributed after passing on. Not only do we want to provide for our dependents and loved ones, but we also want to leave them with happy memories rather than unnecessary aggravation and conflict.

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Costs and Process to bankrupt someone

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Bankruptcy can be filed by either a debtor or creditor if a person cannot repay debts of at least $15,000. For creditors, they can file in Court to make a debtor bankrupt if they believe that the debtor can repay the debts owed to them.
Should you find yourself in the situation of a creditor, what can you do? And how much would it cost? This article aims to address the many questions a creditor may have to make an informed decision as to whether to apply to Court to bankrupt a debtor.

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How to Recovery Debts in Singapore

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Have you lent a sum of money to a friend or relative through an IOU but have yet to receive the money-back? Or have you provided a business service or goods to a client, and they have yet to make the payment. You have asked and asked, but all to no avail. What will you do next? This article will aim to help you out if you are ever in this situation.

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Recovering Money From People

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Have you lent a sum of money to a friend or relative through an IOU but have yet to receive the money back? Or have you provided a business service or goods to a client and they have yet to make the payment. You have asked and asked but all to no avail. What will you do next? This article will aim to help you out if you are ever in this situation.

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Debt Collectors in Singapore

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It is no wonder that personal debt is on the rise, with Singapore once again being crowned the most expensive city in the world for seven years straight. The mean average debt of a Singaporean household is about S$55,000 as banks see more people taking out loans to fund hefty purchases like cars, houses or university education. However, a problematic debt arises when consumers struggle to make repayments. If you find yourself in a situation with a debtor who keeps making delayed payments or is unable to make repayments, the lawyers at Lions Chambers LLC can assist you in exploring available options.

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Can you sue a company director for a company’s debts?

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The whole purpose of incorporating a company is to create a new legal entity – if the company owes money or found liable for something, only the company’s assets may be tapped into to repay the debt or pay damages, not the directors’ assets.

However, as shown below, some circumstances exist where you can make a company director personally liable for a company’s debts:

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Is Someone Throwing Dirt on Your Name? How to Deal with Defamation?

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Being the target of spiteful comments on the media is hurtful and infuriating. The spotlight is on you, and your reputation is on the line. It’s especially frightening and harmful if what’s said about you is untrue. There are laws in Singapore that protect you from such disrespect. But first, how does the law define defamation?

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