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Singapore common intention constructive trusts

Kok Lan Chee v Chong Mek Lin Theresa

[2019] SGCA 2
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2019
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore Court of Appeal applied common intention constructive trust principles to quantify beneficial interests in jointly-held property, considering the Stack v Dowden approach.

Key Principle

common intention constructive trust; Stack v Dowden approach; quantification of beneficial interest in jointly-held property

Area of Law

trusts

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