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LIAW YUN FAH V POON WAI MING & Anor Analysis
LIAW YUN FAH V POON WAI MING & Anor Analysis
2021)
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Facts
R filed Writ - alleged service effected on A - R filed CONA and subsequently JIDA against A - R filed &
served Writ of Poessesion and the premises was closed and all goods detained in the premises
A filed NOA to set aside JIDA and to be given extension of time to file appearance
Magistrate Court dismissed - held JIDA was regular
A filed this appeal to HC
JIDA did not cite relevant and correct rules of Order 13 ROC 2012
R breach O 13 r 4 - R failed to produce cert by their Solicitor stating that the R are not claiming relief
in action of the nature specified in O 83 r 1 (Charge Action) before entering JIDA
R breach O 13 r 5 - R claim two or more claims mentioned in foregoing rules of O 13 r 5 but have
entered JIDA for all claims indorsed on the Writ
Breach O 13 r 6 - R claim for costs on full indemnity basis (falls under other claims) and have entered
JIDA whereas R ought to proceed w action as if A had entered appearance
Court HELD
A appeal allowed