Blog Posts
The Part B bar exams are over!
Finally! I am done (hopefully) with studying! In 2021 I embarked on pursuing a law degree with the SUSS School [...]
The CJ’s Cup 2025… almost…
Law school is not all about studying. In fact, I remember all the games I played more than what was [...]
My tips for new students
I am done with law school! Four enjoyable years are over and I miss the SUSS School of Law already. [...]
And just like that, I am done with law school…
Law school is over for me. I have cleared all my modules required to graduate. Well technically I have yet [...]
Case Reviews
Daryl’s case review of Beh Chew Boo v PP [2020] SGCA 98
The appellant ("Beh") had entered Singapore on a motorcycle which he borrowed from his friend ("Lew"). A routine check found [...]
Concepts
Novus actus interveniens
Novus actus interveniens is Latin for a new intervening act. In a tortious claim, novus actus interveniens is the intervening [...]
The doctrine of estoppel
The doctrine of estoppel states that when a person has asserted a certain position previously, he or she is prevented [...]
Nullum Crimen Nulla Poena Sine Lege
Nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege is a Latin phrase that translates to "no crime no penalty without law" This is [...]
The Rule of Law in Singapore
In my research on the rule of law and the application of this doctrine in Singapore, I've stumbled upon some [...]
Wills, Probate and Administration
Validity of a will (formal validity and essential validity)
For a will to be valid, there needs to be both formal validity as well as essential validity. Formal [...]
Sham marriages and the Intestate Succession Act 1967
Spouses of sham marriages cannot succeed under the Intestate Succession Act 1967 As held in the High Court case of [...]
Analysis of Cheo Yeoh & Associates LLC and another v AEL and others [2015] 4 SLR 325
There are many holdings that can be gleaned from the Court of Appeal case of Cheo Yeoh & Associates LLC and [...]
Illegitimate children and the Intestate Succession Act 1967
Background: The law of legitimacy was received in Singapore as part of the common law through the Second Charter of [...]