The Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore Civil Procedure provides a comprehensive guide to civil procedure in Singapore, crafted with insights from leading legal practitioners and academics. This volume offers a detailed exploration of the legal framework that governs civil procedure in Singapore, specifically the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 and Rules of Court 2021, which came into operation in 2022.
Publication Date: March 2024
Publisher: LexisNexis
As it offers detailed insights and guidance on navigating the complexities of civil litigation in Singapore, the volume serves as an invaluable resource for legal professionals seeking to understand and apply civil procedure effectively.
1. Introduction
A. Citation, Application, and Definitions
B. Overview
C. General Matters
2. Preliminary Matters
A. Parties to Proceedings and Causes of Action
B. Amicable Resolution of Cases
C. Commencement of Proceedings
D. Third Party Proceedings
E. Withdrawal and Discontinuance
F. Registry and Administration
G. Electronic Filing Service
H. Simplified Process for Proceedings in Magistrate’s Court or District Court
3. Service
A. Service in Singapore
B. Service out of Singapore
C. Service of Foreign Press
4. Case Conferences
5. Evidence
A. Production of Documents
B. Expert Evidence
6. Injunctions, Search Orders and Other Interim Relief
7. Judgments and Orders
8. Appeals
A. Appeals from Applications in Actions
B. Appeals from Judgments and Orders after Trial and Under the Medical Registration Act 1997
C. Appeals from Tribunals and Case Stated
9. Costs
A. General
B. Payment Into and Out of Court
10. Enforcement
A. Prerogative Orders
B. Lodgment in Court, Money in Registry and Payment to Sheriff
C. Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments
11. Special Proceedings
A. Referrals on Issues of Law
B. References under Article 100 of Constitution for Advisory
C. Constitutional Case
D. Administration and Similar Actions
E. Companies Act 1967
F. Competition Act 2004
G. Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992
H. Debenture Holders’ Action – Receiver’s Register
I. Debtors Act 1934
J. Disability
K. Distress Act 1934
L. Employment Act 1968
M. Income Tax Act 1947
N. Land Titles (Strata) Act 1967 — Collective Sale Applications
O. Limited Liability Partnerships
P. Moneylenders’ Actions
Q. Mortgage Actions
R. Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2000
S. Oaths and Declarations Act 2000
T. Partners
U. Personal Data Protection Act 2012
V. Proceedings by and Against Government
W. Securities and Futures Act 2001
X. Summary Proceedings for Possession of Land
Y. Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act 2002
12. Arbitration
A. Arbitration Proceedings
B. International Arbitration Act 1994