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Repatriation costs
  • 12 Jan 1996

    IBRAHIM JAAFAR v. BANK BUMIPUTRA MALAYSIA BERHAD

    Citation
    IBRAHIM JAAFAR v. BANK BUMIPUTRA MALAYSIA BERHAD
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCA2238/1992

    The court held that the plaintiff's entitlements under the 1977 Appointment Letter and subsequent series of letters (1984 Letter, 1985 Letter, 1986 Letter and the Immunity Letter) were preserved and/or assumed by BBMB from 4 September 1984; Limitation Ordinance did not bar claims where there was sufficient written acknowledgement extending the limitation period; plaintiff established contractual entitlement to air passages, car compensation (purchase cost plus interest), tax reimbursement, various allowances, accumulated leave pay and a declaration of repatriation obligation; defendant entitl…