Limitation Of Actions

10 cases · February 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Limitation of Actions appeared in 6 reported decisions between April 2025 and October 2025, with the High Court (General Division) handling 9 case appearances. Cases addressed limitation periods for a variety of causes of action including contract, tort, account, and breach of fiduciary duty. The Limitation Act 1959 was central to most disputes, with specific issues involving Section 24A(3)(b) on when time begins to run and Section 6(1)(a) on contract actions. The Misrepresentation Act 1967 also featured in limitation arguments.

Judges Mohamed Faizal and Lee Seiu Kin each decided 2 limitation cases. Allen & Gledhill LLP, Drew & Napier LLC, WongPartnership LLP, Meritus Law LLC, and Gurbani & Co LLC each appeared in 1 case.

Data coverage: between April 2025 and October 2025

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

When Time Begins To Run 1

Particular causes of action 1

Declarations — Whether claim involves a cause of action 1

Particular causes of action — Contract — When cause of action accrued 1

Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether claim is founded on a contract 1

Particular causes of action — Account 1

When time begins to run — Section 24A(3)(b) of the Limitation Act 1959 1

Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 founded on contract — Section 6(1)(a) of the Limitation Act 1959 1

Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for relief from the consequences of a mistake — Section 29(1)(c) of the Limitation Act 1959 1

Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for breach of duty where the duty exists by virtue of a provision made by or under any written law — Section 24A(1) of the Limitation Act 1959 1

Breach of fiduciary duty 1

Effect of time having run 1

Limitation direction — Section 344G(3) Companies Act 1967 1

Particular causes of action — Tort 1

Particular causes of action — Contract 1

+ 1 more sub-topics

Court Distribution

SGHC 10 SGHCR 4 SGHC(A) 1 SGMC 1

What limitation of actions issues arise in Singapore courts?

Among 6 limitation cases between April 2025 and October 2025, disputes involved limitation periods for contract, tort, account, and fiduciary duty claims under the Limitation Act 1959. When time begins to run under Section 24A(3)(b) and Misrepresentation Act claims also featured.

Which judges decide limitation of actions cases in Singapore?

Judges Mohamed Faizal and Lee Seiu Kin each decided 2 limitation of actions cases between April 2025 and October 2025. Judges Debbie Ong, Woo Bih Li, and Mavis Chionh each decided 1 limitation case during this period.