31 Jul 1989
PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD AND OTHERS v. GEORGE TAN SOON GIN
- Citation
- PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD AND OTHERS v. GEORGE TAN SOON GIN
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACV53/1989
The Court refused to overturn the trial judge's exercise of discretion to stay the civil proceedings because the judge lawfully balanced the competing interests, legitimately gave weight to the defendant's right to reserve his defence and silence, and reached a conclusion within the range of reasonable outcomes; the appeal to discharge the stays was dismissed, subject to reconsideration if criminal proceedings remain unready after a reasonable period (six months suggested).