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Singapore occupiers liability

Zheng Yu Shan v Lian Beng Construction (1988) Pte Ltd

[2009] 2 SLR(R) 587
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore High Court
Year2009
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore High Court applied occupiers' liability principles, holding that the duty of care owed by an occupier depends on the entrant's status, with invitees receiving the highest duty.

Key Principle

The SGHC applied occupiers' liability principles in Singapore, holding that the duty owed depends on the status of the entrant; invitees are owed the highest duty of care.

Area of Law

tort

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