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Gay Choon Ing v Loh Sze Ti Terence Peter

[2009] 2 SLR(R) 332
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2009
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore Court of Appeal adopted the practical benefit doctrine from Williams v Roffey Bros as valid consideration for contractual modifications.

Key Principle

consideration; practical benefit as consideration following Williams v Roffey Bros in Singapore

Area of Law

contract

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