Adverse Possession

Adverse Possession is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 23 cases from 2001 to 2020.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Adverse Possession, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Attorney-General’s Chambers60.00% success rate5 cases21.7% of area
Rajah & Tann50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Drew & Napier50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Hee Theng Fong and Co50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Wee Swee Teow and Co50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Tan Kok Quan Partnership50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Straits Law Practice LLC50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Harry Elias Partnership LLP100.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area
Netto & Magin LLC0.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP0.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Adverse Possession, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Khoo Boo Jin50.00% success rate4 cases17.4% of area
Hee Theng Fong75.00% success rate3 cases13.0% of area
Ang Keng Ling50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Marina Chin50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Cavinder Bull50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Gan Hiang Chye50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
N Sreenivasan50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Edwin Lee100.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Paul Tan50.00% success rate2 cases8.7% of area
Lee Hui Min100.00% success rate1 cases4.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 23 most recent judgments out of 23 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Koh Ah Kin v Yat Yuen Hong Co Limited: Adverse Possession Claim on Strip of LandHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Nov 2020
Plaintiff's claim rejected; Defendant's counterclaim allowed.
2Jocelyn Rita v Tan Gark Chong: Breach of Trust, Rental Income, Property Value DiminutionHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore13 May 2019
Judgment for Plaintiff in part; claim for loss of rental for the Wajek Property allowed, claim for loss of rental and diminution in value of the Ampang Property dismissed.
3Ahmad Kasim v Moona Esmail: Adverse Possession, Land Acquisition & CompensationCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore09 Apr 2019
Appeal allowed in part.
4Hishamrudin bin Mohd v Public Prosecutor: Reopening of Concluded Criminal Appeals and Abuse of ProcessCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore14 Mar 2018
Criminal motion dismissed in its entirety.
5Ahmad Kasim v Moona Esmail: Adverse Possession & Land Acquisition Act DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore12 Feb 2017
Originating Summons dismissed with costs to be paid by the applicant to the third and fourth respondents.
6Tan Bee Hoon v Quek Hung Heong: Sale of Property, Proprietary Estoppel & Abuse of ProcessHigh Court30 Aug 2015
Plaintiffs' application for sale in lieu of partition granted.
7-27 Mar 2013
Unknown
8Ng Tsorng Chinn v Vijaykumar Nanalal Shah: Adverse Possession Claim over Land LotHigh Court14 Mar 2012
Judgment for the Plaintiffs
9Chua June Ching Michelle v Chai Hoi Tong: Adverse Possession Claim Over Amoy Street PropertyHigh Court28 Jul 2011
Judgment for Plaintiff
10City Developments Ltd v Estate of Syed Allowee: Adverse Possession of Unregistered LandHigh Court21 Dec 2008
Judgment for Plaintiff
11Tan Chwee Chye v P V RM Kulandayan Chettiar: Adverse Possession Claim Between Co-OwnersHigh Court25 Oct 2005
Order of Court dated 10 July 2002 is set aside with costs to the applicant.
12Fones Christina v Cheong Eng Khoon Roland: Adverse Possession & Land Titles ActCourt of Appeal18 Sep 2005
Appeal Allowed
13TSM Development v Pereira: Adverse Possession & Land Title ExtinguishmentCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore12 Sep 2005
Appeal allowed.
14Fones Christina v Cheong Eng Khoon Roland: Adverse Possession Claim on Registered LandHigh Court02 May 2005
Claim dismissed. Declaration made in defendant’s favour.
15TSM Development v Pereira: Adverse Possession Claim under Land Titles ActHigh Court28 Feb 2005
Application dismissed and cross-application granted.
16Lee Tat Development v Management Corp: Issue Estoppel & Right of Way DisputeHigh Court27 Sep 2004
Lee Tat was estopped from claiming the main reliefs sought.
17Binwani v Binwani: Dispute over Compensation for Compulsory Land AcquisitionHigh Court28 Apr 2003
Appeal Dismissed
18Ong Yew Kew v Attorney-General: Adverse Possession & Strata Title DisputeHigh Court26 Jan 2003
Applicant's Originating Summons dismissed.
19Tan Ah Suan v Ng Aik Kern: Adverse Possession Claim on Jalan Daud PropertyHigh Court02 Oct 2002
Claim dismissed
20Lo Sook Ling Adela v Au Mei Yin Christina: Adverse Possession & Land Boundary DisputeCourt of Appeal26 Feb 2002
Appeal Allowed
21Christina Au v Adela Lo: Adverse Possession & Land Boundary DisputeHigh Court15 Oct 2001
Judgment for Plaintiffs
22Ong Yew Kew v Re Lot 114-69 Mukim 22: Adverse Possession Against Charitable Trust & Land Title DisputeHigh Court23 Apr 2001
Application allowed.
23Liwen Holdings v Ng Ker San: Adverse Possession & Land Title DisputeHigh Court15 Apr 2001
Order accordingly.