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Singapore Leading Case common intention constructive trusts

Wee Chiaw Sek Anna v Ng Li-Ann Genevieve (Constructive Trust)

[2013] SGCA 36
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A common intention constructive trust requires proof of shared intention to hold property beneficially, detrimental reliance, and unconscionability in denying the beneficial interest.

Key Principle

A common intention constructive trust requires proof of a shared intention to hold property beneficially, detrimental reliance, and unconscionability in denying the beneficial interest.

Area of Law

trusts

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