Surge Electrical Engineering v Powertec Engineers: Application for Further Particulars in Construction Dispute
In Surge Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd v Powertec Engineers Pte Ltd, the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal by Powertec Engineers Pte Ltd against the decision of the learned Assistant Registrar, refusing to order Surge Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd to furnish certain particulars of the statement of claim. The claim was for the balance sum of $1.468m due for supply and installation of an electrical system for a construction project. The High Court allowed the appeal in part.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Appeal allowed in part.
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
The High Court heard an appeal regarding a request for further particulars in a construction dispute over unpaid progress claims. The court allowed the appeal in part.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surge Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd | Plaintiff | Corporation | Appeal allowed in part | Partial | |
| Powertec Engineers Pte Ltd | Defendant, Appellant | Corporation | Appeal allowed in part | Partial |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Lai Siu Chiu | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Goh Wing Sun | W S Goh & Co |
| Chan Hian Young | Allen & Gledhill |
4. Facts
- The plaintiffs claimed $1.468m for supply and installation of an electrical system.
- The defendants subcontracted the electrical system work to the plaintiffs for $2.77m.
- The plaintiffs claimed additional/variation work increased the total to $5,113,133.53.
- The plaintiffs stated they received partial payment of $3,644,981.78.
- The defendants sought further and better particulars of the statement of claim.
5. Formal Citations
- Surge Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd v Powertec Engineers Pte Ltd, Suit 782/2002/E, [2002] SGHC 280
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Defendants awarded the electrical installation of the project to the plaintiffs via purchase order. | |
| Decision Date |
7. Legal Issues
- Further and Better Particulars
- Outcome: The court ordered some particulars to be provided but refused others, finding some requests frivolous.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Monetary Damages
9. Cause of Actions
- Breach of Contract
10. Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
11. Industries
- Construction
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Further and Better Particulars
- Progress Claims
- Construction Project
- Electrical System
- Subcontract
15.2 Keywords
- construction
- electrical engineering
- progress claims
- particulars
- singapore
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Construction Law | 75 |
| Further and better particulars | 65 |
| Breach of Contract | 60 |
| Contract Law | 60 |
| Civil Procedure | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Construction Dispute
- Civil Procedure