Read the full judgment text of DCCJ 4849/2019 on BabelCite. This District Court judgment was delivered on 23 May 2025 before His Honour Judge Harold Leong.
Civil law – property dispute – beneficial interest – common intention constructive trust – Power of Attorney – forgery – burden of proof – District Court – Divorced spouses dispute ownership of matrimonial home. Plaintiff claims 50% share. Defendant claims 100% based on funding and PoA. Court finds Plaintiff habitual gambler and PoA authentic. Plaintiff's claim dismissed. Defendant declared sole beneficial owner. Plaintiff to execute assignment and surrender deeds. Costs awarded to Defendant.
Legal issues: Authenticity of Power of Attorney · Beneficial Interest in Property
Outcome: Plaintiff's claim dismissed; Defendant declared sole beneficial owner.
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