24-09-2022, 03:58 PM
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ma...it-2001531
RISING CLAIMS
Justice Maniam said in his judgement that Mr Sim sought compensation after the conclusion of his wife’s trial.
His initial claim for about S$785 included expenses for transport, lunch and a day’s worth of his salary — which he placed at S$750 since he claimed to earn S$14,700 a month.
PUB’s position at the time, said the judge, was that it was not obliged to pay Mr Sim anything, though PUB's lawyers WhiteFern advised the agency to compensate him for his transport and meal expenses anyway, which amounted to around S$35.
Mr Sim was unwilling to settle for this amount, and subsequently filed a complaint with the Small Claims Tribunal on June 22 this year against the law firm for a sum of about S$3,815.
- Mr Sim Kwang Jui was subpoenaed by PUB to be a witness in his wife's lawsuit against the agency over falling into a manhole
- However, there was no need for him to testify as his wife accepted a settlement before he was scheduled to give evidence
- Nevertheless, he accompanied his wife to court for several days
- He then sought compensation from PUB and its lawyers at the conclusion of the trial
- A High Court judge rejected the claim, saying it had no legal basis
RISING CLAIMS
Justice Maniam said in his judgement that Mr Sim sought compensation after the conclusion of his wife’s trial.
His initial claim for about S$785 included expenses for transport, lunch and a day’s worth of his salary — which he placed at S$750 since he claimed to earn S$14,700 a month.
PUB’s position at the time, said the judge, was that it was not obliged to pay Mr Sim anything, though PUB's lawyers WhiteFern advised the agency to compensate him for his transport and meal expenses anyway, which amounted to around S$35.
Mr Sim was unwilling to settle for this amount, and subsequently filed a complaint with the Small Claims Tribunal on June 22 this year against the law firm for a sum of about S$3,815.