by DNH (BD) | Apr 6, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
The Movement Control Order has been extended from 31.3.2020 to 14.4.2020 (the “MCO”). With the implementation of this Order, the Government has implemented strict social distancing requirements where movements of the public are restricted unless absolutely...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 16, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
The Court of Appeal in Pembangunan Tanah dan Perumahan Sdn Bhd v Raja Qahaarruddin Raja Abdul Aziz [2020] 2 CLJ 519 recently considered whether a judgment in default can be impeached by fresh proceedings on the ground that the judgment in default was obtained by fraud...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 4, 2020 | Dispute Resolution, Tax
In a recent matter, our firm successfully represented a taxpayer in overturning the decision of the Customs Appeal Tribunal. In this case, the taxpayer was a GST registered effective 1 May 2018. However, because of the abolishment of the Goods and Services Tax (“GST”)...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 18, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
How to claim against moveable properties seized for enforcement One of the most common methods to enforce a judgment is the writ of seizure and sale of moveable properties. This is where the Court sheriff or bailiff is empowered to go to a judgment debtor’s...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 4, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
In the construction industry, especially for smaller projects, it is common for parties to have a brief “letter of award” to record the agreement between parties to carry out construction work. In some cases, there is no letter of award at all. Problems arise when the...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 28, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
Until a Notice That Possession Has Been Taken of Land (Form K) is issued – which is normally a few weeks after payment of compensation is made – the State Authority can at any time withdraw the acquisition. For example, this could happen where the national project for...
