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Eng Liat Kiang v Eng Bak Hern

[1995] 2 SLR(R) 851
JurisdictionSingapore
Year1995
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Confirms Spiliada/Brinkerhoff as Singapore law and emphasises a practical assessment of connecting factors rather than a mechanical nationality or residence test.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — forum-non-conveniens

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