DATO' RICHARD DILAAN MORAIS 1. ) RAAM KUMAR A/L M. SUPPIAH 2. ) CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, IPOH PENCELAH 1. ) TETUAN K.B. TAN KUMAR & PARTNERS (didakwa sebagai sebuah firma) 2. ) CHARLES SURESH MORAIS

DATO' RICHARD DILAAN MORAIS 1. ) RAAM KUMAR A/L M. SUPPIAH 2. ) CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, IPOH PENCELAH 1. ) TETUAN K.B. TAN KUMAR & PARTNERS (didakwa sebagai sebuah firma) 2. ) CHARLES SURESH MORAIS

Applying its discretion under Order 23 r 1 and inherent jurisdiction (Order 92 r 4), the court found the plaintiff is an undischarged bankrupt, his conduct indicates self‑serving litigation and defendants have a prima facie sustainable defence; balancing access to justice and protection of defendants, the court...

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Citation
AA-22NCvC-34-04/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Plaintiff: DATO’ RICHARD DILAAN MORAIS; Defendant 1: RAAM KUMAR A/L M. SUPPIAH; Defendant 2: TETUAN K.B. TAN KUMAR & PARTNERS; Defendant 3: CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, IPOH; Defendant 4: CHARLES SURESH MORAIS A/L FRANCIS ALBERT MORAIS
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
13 June 2024
Case Number
AA-22NCvC-34-04/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit Security for Costs Application / Interlocutory Application for Security for Costs Under Order 23 Rule 1 and Order 92 Rule 4
Outcome
Security for costs ordered against plaintiff
Legal Topics
Security for Costs, Order 23 Rule 1 ROC, Order 92 Rule 4 ROC, Undischarged Bankruptcy, Access to Justice
Civil Procedure Probate and Administration Bankruptcy Security for Costs Order 23 Rule 1 ROC Order 92 Rule 4 ROC Undischarged Bankruptcy Access to Justice

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Parties

DATO’ RICHARD DILAAN MORAIS

Plaintiff

RAAM KUMAR A/L M. SUPPIAH

Defendant 1

TETUAN K.B. TAN KUMAR & PARTNERS

Defendant 2

CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, IPOH

Defendant 3

CHARLES SURESH MORAIS A/L FRANCIS ALBERT MORAIS

Defendant 4

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit Security for Costs Application / Interlocutory Application for Security for Costs Under Order 23 Rule 1 and Order 92 Rule 4

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether court can order security for costs against an undischarged bankrupt plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether plaintiff's motives are self‑serving and affect order for security
  3. 3 Whether defendants have prima facie sustainable defence justifying security

Ratio Decidendi

Applying its discretion under Order 23 r 1 and inherent jurisdiction (Order 92 r 4), the court found the plaintiff is an undischarged bankrupt, his conduct indicates self‑serving litigation and defendants have a prima facie sustainable defence; balancing access to justice and protection of defendants, the court ordered security for costs of RM30,000 within 30 days and costs of the application of RM1,000 to be paid by the plaintiff.

Court Disposition

Security for costs ordered against plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff to pay security for costs of RM30,000 within 30 days from date of order
  • If plaintiff fails to comply defendants may apply for further relief including dismissal of the claim