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Out of the Box Pte Ltd v Wanin Industries Pte Ltd

[2013] 2 SLR 363
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Hadley v Baxendale's two-limb test applies in Singapore; loss is recoverable only if reasonably contemplated by the parties at the time of contracting, with assumption of responsibility a touchstone; novel or unusual loss types require notice.

Area of Law

Contract — damages — remoteness

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