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The Interpretation of Contracts in Singapore

The Interpretation of Contracts in Singapore

Author: Goh Yihan
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Singapore
ISBN: 9789811127694
Published In: October 2018
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Singapore ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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First practitioner title in Singapore to focus on the interpretation of contractual terms.

Written by the leading expert on this subject, find a structured and comprehensive discussion of all aspects of contractual

interpretation in Singapore within this title. Key decisions by the courts are analysed together with references to relevant

judgments from other Commonwealth jurisdictions. Litigators handling contentious contractual matters would be aided by

discussions on the applicability of the Evidence Act. This is also an indispensable tool to guide contract drafting practitioners

on which terms to use and which to omit.

Important cases discussed:

• Zurich Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd v B-Gold Interior Design & Construction Pte Ltd [2016] 1 SLR 1069

• Lucky Realty Co Pte Ltd v HSBC Trustee (Singapore) Ltd [2008] 3 SLR(R) 1029

• Sembcorp Marine Ltd v PPL Holdings Pte Ltd [2013] 4 SLR 193

Topics covered:

• Admissibility of extrinsic evidence to interpret contractual terms.

• Interpretation of common clauses in contracts dealing with:

- Property transactions

- Intellectual property

- Joint ventures

- Construction projects

• Interpretation of specific clauses like:

- Confidentiality clauses

- Indemnification clauses

- Dispute resolution clauses

- Restraint of trade clauses
Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Overview of the Interpretation of Contracts in Singapore

Chapter 3: Five Key Cases

Chapter 4: Evidence Act and the Common Law Approach

Chapter 5: Common Law Admissibility Requirements

Chapter 6: The Use of Prior Negotiations in the Interpretation of Contracts

Chapter 7: The Use of Subsequent Conduct in the Interpretation of Contracts

Chapter 8: Evidence Act Admissibility Requirements

Chapter 9: Objectivity, the Contractual Text and the Limits of Interpretation

Chapter 10: Selected Canons of Interpretation

Chapter 11: Implied Terms

Chapter 12: Rectification

Chapter 13: Relationship Between Interpretation, Implication and Rectification