Restitution

11 cases · February 2025 to December 2025

Overview

Restitution appeared in 11 reported decisions between February 2025 and December 2025, with the High Court (General Division) handling 9 cases and the High Court (Appellate Division) contributing 2 cases. Unjust enrichment was the dominant sub-topic with 6 cases, covering total failure of consideration, counter-restitution, and challenges to the viability of unjust enrichment claims. Related issues included change of position, ministerial receipt, and mistake of fact.

Judges Debbie Ong, Woo Bih Li, and Mohamed Faizal each decided 2 restitution cases. Shook Lin & Bok LLP, Audent Chambers LLC, and Covenant Chambers LLC each appeared in 2 restitution cases during this period.

Data coverage: between February 2025 and December 2025

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Unjust enrichment 6

Subrogation 1

Unjust enrichment — Total failure of consideration 1

Unjust enrichment — Failure of consideration — Counter-restitution 1

Unjust enrichment — Whether claim disclosed reasonable cause of action — Whether claim factually unsustainable — Whether payment made pursuant to valid contract — Whether claimant taking inconsistent positions 1

Change of position 1

Ministerial receipt 1

Failure of consideration 1

Mistake — Mistake of fact — Whether mistaken payment or mistake in formation of contract 1

Court Distribution

SGHC 9 SGHC(A) 2 SGCA 1 SGDC 1 SGHCR 1

What are the most common restitution claims in Singapore courts?

Among 11 restitution cases between February 2025 and December 2025, unjust enrichment was the most litigated issue with 6 cases. Related sub-topics included total failure of consideration, counter-restitution, change of position, ministerial receipt, and mistake of fact.

Which judges decide restitution cases in Singapore?

Judges Debbie Ong, Woo Bih Li, and Mohamed Faizal each decided 2 restitution cases between February 2025 and December 2025. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and Judge Belinda Ang also heard restitution matters during this period.