HARVINDER SINGH A/L SANTA SINGH v PU SAY CHIANG

w-02ncvcw-1943-10-2022 Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) 7 December 2025 • W-02(NCvC)(W)-1943-10/2022 • 3 min read

Catchwords

Plaintiff alleged respondent gave assurance to repay-Respondent denied assurances or representations-Fraud claim classified as common law vs equitable fraud-Distinction-Common law fraud requires intention to deceive-Equitable fraud requires unconscionable conduct, not intention-Takako Sakao v Ng Pek Yuen & Ors-Equitable fraud arises from trust or confidence-Statement of claim need not label type of fraud-Zung Zang Wood Products v Kwan Chee Hang-Rule-Plaintiff must plead fraud with sufficient particulars-Details of acts/omissions pleaded-Collateral agreement for novation of BIMB Contract-Oral assurances to repay advances-Email shows acknowledgment of repayment obligation-Learned JC erred in limiting claim to common law fraud-Facts show unconscionable conduct and misappropriation by respondent -Balance of probability standard-Sinnayah & Son v Damai Setia-Respondent admitted entitlement but diverted repayment

Practice Areas

Plaintiff alleged respondent gave assurance to repay-Respondent denied assurances or representations-Fraud claim classified as common law vs equitable fraud-Distinction-Common law fraud requires intention to deceive-Equitable fraud requires unconscionable conduct, not intention-Takako Sakao v Ng Pek Yuen & Ors-Equitable fraud arises from trust or confidence-Statement of claim need not label type of fraud-Zung Zang Wood Products v Kwan Chee Hang-Rule-Plaintiff must plead fraud with sufficient particulars-Details of acts/omissions pleaded-Collateral agreement for novation of BIMB Contract-Oral assurances to repay advances-Email shows acknowledgment of repayment obligation-Learned JC erred in limiting claim to common law fraud-Facts show unconscionable conduct and misappropriation by respondent -Balance of probability standard-Sinnayah & Son v Damai Setia-Respondent admitted entitlement but diverted repayment

Judges (3)

Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid Coram Azhahari Kamal bin Ramli Delivered Lim Chong Fong Coram

Parties (2)

Harvinder Singh a/l Santa Singh Appellant Pu Say Chiang Respondent

Case Significance

HARVINDER SINGH A/L SANTA SINGH v PU SAY CHIANG is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated December 7, 2025 (citation: w-02ncvcw-1943-10-2022). The panel comprised Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid, Azhahari Kamal bin Ramli and Lim Chong Fong, with Azhahari Kamal bin Ramli delivering the judgment.

What was the outcome of HARVINDER SINGH A/L SANTA SINGH v PU SAY CHIANG?

HARVINDER SINGH A/L SANTA SINGH v PU SAY CHIANG is a Court of Appeal decision dated December 7, 2025. The case was heard by Ahmad Kamal bin Md. Shahid. See the full judgment for details.