LING SIEW LIAN v CHIN CHI MING
Catchwords
1. Appeal against Magistrate’s decision allowing Plaintiff’s friendly loan claim (RM60,350.00; 5% interest). 2. Two transfers: RM55,350.00 (08.04.2019) & RM5,000.00 (19.10.2019). 3. Defendant admits receipt; burden shifts to deny friendly loan (Tan Aik Teck; Evidence Act ss.101–102). 4. Key witness (Lee Tien Full) not called - adverse inference under s.114(g). 5. Defendant’s version unsupported; documents contradict narrative. 6. RM55,350.00 & RM5,000.00 proven as friendly loan; defence hearsay. 7. No misdirection by Magistrate; factual findings upheld. 8. Appeal dismissed; Magistrate’s judgment affirmed; costs RM5,000.00.
Practice Areas
1. Appeal against Magistrate’s decision allowing Plaintiff’s friendly loan claim (RM60,350.00; 5% interest). 2. Two transfers: RM55,350.00 (08.04.2019) & RM5,000.00 (19.10.2019). 3. Defendant admits receipt; burden shifts to deny friendly loan (Tan Aik Teck; Evidence Act ss.101–102). 4. Key witness (Lee Tien Full) not called 5. Defendant’s version unsupported; documents contradict narrative. 6. RM55,350.00 & RM5,000.00 proven as friendly loan; defence hearsay. 7. No misdirection by Magistrate; factual findings upheld. 8. Appeal dismissed; Magistrate’s judgment affirmed; costs RM5,000.00.
Judges (1)
Parties (2)
Case Significance
LING SIEW LIAN v CHIN CHI MING is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated September 23, 2025 (citation: ja-11bncc-5-10-2024). The case was decided by Noradura binti Hamzah.
Key issues: 1. Appeal against Magistrate’s decision allowing Plaintiff’s friendly loan claim (RM60,350.00; 5% interest)..
What was the outcome of LING SIEW LIAN v CHIN CHI MING?
LING SIEW LIAN v CHIN CHI MING is a High Court decision dated September 23, 2025. The case was heard by Noradura binti Hamzah. See the full judgment for details.