Chua Soo Ling v LER TCHE BOON

wa-12bc-5-10-2025 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 20 January 2026 • WA-12BC-5-10/2025 • 2 min read

Catchwords

This appeal concerns whether the Plaintiff, as administrator of the deceased’s estate, proved that the Defendant owed monies for renovation works at three properties. The key issue was whether a handwritten note dated 20.8.2020 was sufficient evidence of the appointment of the contractor, the works carried out, and the sums allegedly outstanding. The High Court held that the Sessions Court had asked the wrong questions and misapplied the burden of proof, including failing to consider section 114(g) of the Evidence Act 1950, and therefore set aside the judgment allowing the claim while maintaining dismissal of the counterclaim.

Practice Areas

Judges (1)

Azlan bin Sulaiman Delivered

Parties (2)

Chua Soo Ling Appellant Ler Tche Boon Respondent

Judgment

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