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

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.

Judges (1)

Azlan bin Sulaiman Delivered

Parties (2)

Chua Soo Ling Appellant Ler Tche Boon Respondent

Case Significance

Chua Soo Ling v LER TCHE BOON is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated January 20, 2026 (citation: wa-12bc-5-10-2025). The case was decided by Azlan bin Sulaiman.

What was the outcome of Chua Soo Ling v LER TCHE BOON?

Chua Soo Ling v LER TCHE BOON is a High Court decision dated January 20, 2026. The case was heard by Azlan bin Sulaiman. See the full judgment for details.