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Singapore security for costs

Tjong Very Sumito v Chan Sing En

[2012] 3 SLR 953
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore High Court
Year2012
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore High Court set out principles governing the exercise of discretion to order security for costs in civil proceedings.

Key Principle

security for costs; principles governing exercise of discretion to order security

Area of Law

procedure

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