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In the High Court of the Republic of Singapore
[1997] SGHC 223
Suit No 1050 of 1988
Between
Himatsing Trading Co (Pte) Ltd |
… Plaintiff
And
Continental Grain (S) Pte Ltd |
… Defendant
grounds of decision
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Himatsing Trading Co (Pte) Ltd v Continental Grain (S) Pte Ltd
[1997] SGHC 223
Suit No 1050 of 1988
G P Selvam J
29 August 1997
G P Selvam J
29 August 1997
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Judgment:
Judgment:
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9 "Imyo Pte Ltd
10 70 Shenton Way
11 #04-03A Marina House
12 Singapore 0207
13 Dear Sirs
14 Contract No CGS DS 076/87-88
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39 Mr Goh yesterday evening, we confirm having bought and you confirm having
soldaccepted
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soldaccepted
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43 CC: Continental Grain (S) Pte Ltd
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51 Flash Point...250 deg F Min
52 Phosphorous...0.035 PCT MAX
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54 or marine animal oil...Negative
55 Packing In New Steel Drums
56 Weight 190 Kgs nett
57 16 Kgs Tare
58 206 Kgs Gross
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93 this contract as void and null and reserve our right under our contract no
CGS DS 076/87-88".[Emphasis added by me].
CGS DS 076/87-88".[Emphasis added by me].
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bulk and not 1800 mt of soyabean oil in drums
bulk and not 1800 mt of soyabean oil in drums
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102 JUDGE
G P Selvam J |
Haresh Kamdar for the plaintiffs
Suresh Nair with Chan Hian Young for the defendants
Suresh Nair with Chan Hian Young for the defendants
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