Lee Kok Chian v Cheok Lam Chuan
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Lee Kok Chian v Cheok Lam Chuan is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated July 28, 2025 (citation: n-01ncvcw-52-02-2023). <p>Two appeals arising from a High Court judgment in a land fraud case where trust land in Port Dickson was fraudulently transferred using forged signatures and fake titles. The key issue was whether the subsequent purchasers were bona fide purchasers for valuable consideration. The Court of Appeal dismissed both appeals, upholding the finding that the purchasers failed to prove bona fide status under section 340(3) of the National Land Code.</p> The panel comprised Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid, Azmi bin Ariffin and S. Nantha Balan a/l E.s. Moorthy, with Azmi bin Ariffin delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: John Khoo Boo Lai (counsel for appellant), Manian a/l Raju (counsel for respondent), Nurul Alia Afina Binti Mohd Zaidi (counsel for appellant), Raswanti a/p Nagaindren (counsel for respondent), Wee Wai Keong (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Two appeals arising from a High Court judgment in a land fraud case where trust land in Port Dickson was fraudulently transferred using forged signatures and fake titles. The key issue was whether the subsequent purchasers were bona fide purchasers for valuable consideration. The Court of Appeal dismissed both appeals, upholding the finding that the purchasers failed to prove bona fide status under section 340(3) of the National Land Code.
What was the outcome of Lee Kok Chian v Cheok Lam Chuan?
<p>Two appeals arising from a High Court judgment in a land fraud case where trust land in Port Dickson was fraudulently transferred using forged sign...