XXXX v XXXX
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XXXX v XXXX is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated October 16, 2025 (citation: ja-22ncvc-27-02-2016). <p>The 1st defendant in this long-running litigation applied to amend a 2018 judgment to reduce his liability, arguing he should not be jointly liable with Technochase Sdn Bhd for RM4,150,658. The court rejected the application on the basis of res judicata, as the same issue had already been decided at trial, affirmed on appeal to the Court of Appeal, and leave refused by the Federal Court. A prior similar amendment application had also been dismissed, making the current application an abuse of The case was decided by Noor Hisham bin Ismail. Counsel appearing: Hanif Hassan & Co. (counsel for defendant), Kanesalingam & Co. (counsel for plaintiff).
Summary
The 1st defendant in this long-running litigation applied to amend a 2018 judgment to reduce his liability, arguing he should not be jointly liable with Technochase Sdn Bhd for RM4,150,658. The court rejected the application on the basis of res judicata, as the same issue had already been decided at trial, affirmed on appeal to the Court of Appeal, and leave refused by the Federal Court. A prior similar amendment application had also been dismissed, making the current application an abuse of process.
What was the outcome of XXXX v XXXX?
<p>The 1st defendant in this long-running litigation applied to amend a 2018 judgment to reduce his liability, arguing he should not be jointly liable...