DING SIEW CHING v 1. ) LING PEEK HOE 2. ) LING BOON HUAT

a-02w-237-02-2022 Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) 17 April 2023 • A-02(W)-237-02/2022

Catchwords

Assessment of damages-Particulars of special damages not pleaded-Whether legal fees are claimable-Whether general and exemplary damages are excessive-Pre-judgment interest

Practice Areas

Assessment of damages-Particulars of special damages not pleaded-Whether legal fees are claimable-Whether general and exemplary damages are excessive-Pre-judgment interest

Judges (3)

Che Mohd Ruzima bin Ghazali Coram Has Zanah binti Mehat Delivered See Mee Chun Coram

Parties (3)

Ding Siew Ching Appellant Ling Boon Huat Respondent Ling Peek Hoe Respondent

Case Significance

DING SIEW CHING v 1. ) LING PEEK HOE 2. ) LING BOON HUAT is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated April 17, 2023 (citation: a-02w-237-02-2022). The panel comprised Che Mohd Ruzima bin Ghazali, Has Zanah binti Mehat and See Mee Chun, with Has Zanah binti Mehat delivering the judgment.

Key issues: Assessment of damages-Particulars of special damages not pleaded-Whether legal fees are claimable-Whether general and exemplary damages are excessive-Pre-judgment interest.

What was the outcome of DING SIEW CHING v 1. ) LING PEEK HOE 2. ) LING BOON HUAT?

DING SIEW CHING v 1. ) LING PEEK HOE 2. ) LING BOON HUAT is a Court of Appeal decision dated April 17, 2023. The case was heard by Che Mohd Ruzima bin Ghazali. See the full judgment for details.