Read the full judgment text of CACV 251/2013, CACV 253/2013, CACV 66/2015 on BabelCite. This 高等法院上訴法庭 judgment was delivered on 2 September 2015 before Master Lai.
Civil Procedure — Appeal management — Multiple appeals from same underlying action — Whether to consolidate appeals for hearing — Procedural economy — Distinct issues and factual background in setting aside judgment appeal and garnishee order appeals — Court declined to consolidate appeals for single hearing — Setting aside appeal to be heard first — If successful, garnishee order appeals fall away — Importance of fair and efficient use of court resources — Order for separate hearing promotes procedural convenience and avoids unnecessary costs and delays — Costs of directions hearing ordered costs in cause — Appellate case management according to CJR and procedural rules with considerations accorded to proportionality and fairness — Singapore arbitral awards and their enforceability subject to related appeals — Interplay of Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesian arbitration-related proceedings.
Legal issues: Whether the three appeals should be consolidated into one hearing · Appropriate order of hearing between Setting Aside Appeal and Garnishee Order Appeals · Whether to hear AAL Appeal on invalidity of Awards separately before Setting Aside Appeal
Outcome: Declined to consolidate the three appeals in one hearing; directed that the Setting Aside Appeal be heard first followed by the Garnishee Order Appeals; fixed hearing date for Garnishee Order Appeals deferred until after disposal of Setting Aside Appeal.
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