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Rappo Tania v Accent Delight International Ltd (Bribery)

[2017] SGCA 27
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2017
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Property obtained through bribery is held on constructive trust for the principal, rendering the bribe-giver and any knowing recipient liable in equity.

Key Principle

Property obtained through bribery is held on constructive trust for the principal; the bribe-giver and any knowing recipient are liable in equity.

Area of Law

equity

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