Simpson Marine (SEA) Pte Ltd v Jiacipto Jiaravanon

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Simpson Marine (SEA) Pte Ltd v Jiacipto Jiaravanon

Citation: [2019] SGCA 7; Date of Judgment: 23 January 2019; Name of Court: Court of Appeal; Source: Singapore Law Watch

Restitution - Failure of consideration - Pre-contract deposits; Contract - Formation

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