LOW KIM HONG v LOW SHEE KIAN
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LOW KIM HONG v LOW SHEE KIAN is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated February 12, 2026 (citation: wa-22ncc-917-12-2023). <p>A father sued his son to invalidate a share transfer and powers of attorney, but the matter was settled via court-assisted mediation and a consent judgment was recorded, though the father was not present when the final settlement was reached. The High Court declared the consent judgment valid, finding the father's counsel had apparent and ostensible authority to settle on his behalf, and if counsel acted without actual authority, the father's recourse was against his counsel.</p> The case was decided by Elaine Yap Chin Gaik. Counsel appearing: Goik Kenzin (counsel for defendant), Tai Yong Fung (counsel for plaintiff), Tan Xuan You (counsel for plaintiff).
Summary
A father sued his son to invalidate a share transfer and powers of attorney, but the matter was settled via court-assisted mediation and a consent judgment was recorded, though the father was not present when the final settlement was reached. The High Court declared the consent judgment valid, finding the father's counsel had apparent and ostensible authority to settle on his behalf, and if counsel acted without actual authority, the father's recourse was against his counsel.
What was the outcome of LOW KIM HONG v LOW SHEE KIAN?
<p>A father sued his son to invalidate a share transfer and powers of attorney, but the matter was settled via court-assisted mediation and a consent ...