Plain answers to common questions about disputes
General information on Singapore law, written in everyday language. Read up before you decide anything, then speak with a lawyer about your own situation.
Disputes & litigation guides
What happens before, during and after a court claim in Singapore, and when arbitration is the better route.
Before a claim
3 articles
Letters of demand: sending one, and what to do if you receive one
A letter of demand is usually the first formal step in a dispute. Here is what it should contain, how it fits the court rules, and how to respond to one.
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How long do you have to bring a claim in Singapore?
The Limitation Act sets deadlines for starting legal action. Miss them, and a claim can be lost however strong it is.
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Mediation and the duty to try to settle
Singapore's court rules now expect the parties themselves to try to settle. Here is what that means, and where mediation fits in.
Read the guideGoing to court
4 articles
How does a civil lawsuit work in Singapore?
A step-by-step outline of a civil claim under the Rules of Court 2021, from the duty to try to settle through to trial and judgment.
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Which court hears your claim in Singapore?
Civil claims are heard in different courts depending mainly on how much is being claimed.
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Who pays the legal costs in a court case?
The general rule is that costs follow the event, but what the winner actually recovers is usually less than its own legal bill.
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What happens if the other side doesn't pay a judgment?
Winning a judgment is not the same as being paid. Here is how judgments for money are enforced under the Rules of Court 2021.
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