Breach of Contract
The “STI Orchard” [2022]
OCBC sues STI Orchard and Winson Oil over losses in a deal with Hin Leong Trading involving 780,000 barrels of gasoil, leading to fraud-related losses. The transaction aimed at selling 36,000 mt of gasoline to PT Pertamina after blending.
ICC Briefing Addresses Topic of Reducing Discrepancy Rates
In the latest of its ongoing series of technical advisory briefings released on 27 June 2022, the ICC Banking Commission addressed the subject of “Reducing Discrepancy Rates under Documentary Credits” (TAB-3)
Joint Motion for Protective Order Granted in Zions
US Court granted a joint motion for a protective order in breach of contract action Zions v. JPMorgan.
AXA Insurance Pte Ltd v Chiu Teng Construction Co Pte Ltd
In AXA v. Chiu Teng, Singapore’s top court confirms liability under a performance bond absent a prior ruling or admission of breach. The case highlights the importance of precise drafting and reinforces the binding nature of bond terms over labels like “guarantee” or “on-demand.”
