1. ) Abdul Ravuff Bin Datuk A.S. Dawood 2. ) Sikkandar Batch Bin Datuk A.S. Dawood 3. ) Nafeesha Begum Shajahan 4. ) Kursith Bt Datuk A.S. Dawood 5. ) Faridah Begum Bt Datuk A.S. Dawood 6. ) Julaiha Begum Bt Datuk A.S. Dawood 1. ) Jamilah B

1. ) Abdul Ravuff Bin Datuk A.S. Dawood 2. ) Sikkandar Batch Bin Datuk A.S. Dawood 3. ) Nafeesha Begum Shajahan 4. ) Kursith Bt Datuk A.S. Dawood 5. ) Faridah Begum Bt Datuk A.S. Dawood 6. ) Julaiha Begum Bt Datuk A.S. Dawood 1. ) Jamilah B

The Federal Court held the 1981 Agreement did not create a trust over the 110,000 shares because clause 3 contained no declaration of trust, Dawood did not take the necessary steps to effect transfer and the appellants were volunteers; therefore no constructive trust arose, and the Court of Appeal's findings that...

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Citation
02(f)-17-03/2020(W) (Mahkamah Persekutuan)
Parties
Appellant: Abdul Ravuff bin Datuk A.S. Dawood; Appellant: Sikkandar Batch bin Datuk A.S. Dawood; Appellant: Nafeeshah Begam Shajahan (as Administrator of Estate of Shahjahan bin Datuk A.S. Dawood); Appellant: Kursith bt Datuk A.S. Dawood; Appellant: Faridah Begum bt Datuk A.S. Dawood; Appellant: Julaiha Begum bt Datuk A.S. Dawood; Respondent: Dr. Abdul Rahiman bin Datuk A.S. Dawood; Respondent: Azinal Sdn Bhd; Respondent: Jamilah binti Sheikh Daud; Respondent: Mohamed Ibrahim bin Datuk A.S. Dawood; Respondent: Naseem binti Mohamed Abdulla; Respondent: Pasla Holdings Sdn Bhd
Court
f
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
28 April 2022
Case Number
02(f)-17-03/2020(W) (Mahkamah Persekutuan)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Federal Court Final Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeals dismissed; decision of the Court of Appeal affirmed
Legal Topics
Constructive Trust, Remedial Vs Institutional Trust, Imperfect Gift, Laches, Limitation Period, Sham Transaction, Share Transfer, Proprietary Remedy, Appellate Fact Review
Trusts and Equity Company Law Property Law Limitation of Actions Civil Procedure Constructive Trust Remedial Vs Institutional Trust Imperfect Gift +6 more

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Parties

Abdul Ravuff bin Datuk A.S. Dawood

Appellant

Sikkandar Batch bin Datuk A.S. Dawood

Appellant

Nafeeshah Begam Shajahan (as Administrator of Estate of Shahjahan bin Datuk A.S. Dawood)

Appellant

Kursith bt Datuk A.S. Dawood

Appellant

Faridah Begum bt Datuk A.S. Dawood

Appellant

Julaiha Begum bt Datuk A.S. Dawood

Appellant

Dr. Abdul Rahiman bin Datuk A.S. Dawood

Respondent

Azinal Sdn Bhd

Respondent

Jamilah binti Sheikh Daud

Respondent

Mohamed Ibrahim bin Datuk A.S. Dawood

Respondent

Naseem binti Mohamed Abdulla

Respondent

Pasla Holdings Sdn Bhd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Federal Court Final Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 1981 Agreement created a trust over shares
  2. 2 Whether a constructive trust arose and could be imposed on respondents
  3. 3 Whether the claims were barred by limitation and laches

Ratio Decidendi

The Federal Court held the 1981 Agreement did not create a trust over the 110,000 shares because clause 3 contained no declaration of trust, Dawood did not take the necessary steps to effect transfer and the appellants were volunteers; therefore no constructive trust arose, and the Court of Appeal's findings that limitation and laches applied and that the sale to Azinal was bona fide were affirmed; appeals dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed; decision of the Court of Appeal affirmed

Orders

  • Appeals dismissed
  • Court of Appeal judgment affirmed