Singapore Leading Case proprietaryrepresentation reliance detrimentunconscionability

Hong Leong Singapore Finance Ltd v United Overseas Bank Ltd

[2006] SGHC 205; [2007] 1 SLR(R) 292

JurisdictionSingapore

CourtHigh Court of Singapore

Year2006

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

Proprietary estoppel requires a representation/assurance, reliance, and detriment, all underpinned by unconscionability assessed across all the circumstances.

Area of Law

Equity, Trusts & Restitution

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