Res Judicata
6 cases · March 2025 to February 2026
Overview
Res Judicata appeared in 6 reported decisions between March 2025 and February 2026, heard across the High Court (General Division) (3 cases), the Singapore International Commercial Court (3 cases), the High Court Registrar (2 cases), and the Court of Appeal (1 case). The extended doctrine of res judicata and issue estoppel were each raised in 4 cases, making them the dominant sub-topics in this practice area.
Judge Andre Maniam decided the most res judicata cases with 2 decisions. WongPartnership LLP appeared in 2 cases, while Allen & Gledhill LLP, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, Drew & Napier LLC, and Meritus Law LLC each appeared in 1 case.
Data coverage: between March 2025 and February 2026
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Court Distribution
What res judicata issues arise in Singapore courts?
Among 6 res judicata cases between March 2025 and February 2026, the extended doctrine of res judicata (4 cases) and issue estoppel (4 cases) were the dominant sub-topics, including whether res judicata applies to applications preceding the proceedings that ought to be precluded.
Which courts handle res judicata disputes in Singapore?
Res judicata cases between March 2025 and February 2026 were heard across the High Court (General Division) (3 cases), the Singapore International Commercial Court (3 cases), the High Court Registrar (2 cases), and the Court of Appeal (1 case).