NURUL AZWA BINTI SARUYANI (NO.K/P: 860610-23-6994) [BERDAGANG SEBAGAI Xcert Enterprise (No. Perniagaan : JM0425445-U)] LIFOMAX WOODBUILD SDN. BHD. (NO. SYARIKAT : 557684-M)

NURUL AZWA BINTI SARUYANI (NO.K/P: 860610-23-6994) [BERDAGANG SEBAGAI Xcert Enterprise (No. Perniagaan : JM0425445-U)] LIFOMAX WOODBUILD SDN. BHD. (NO. SYARIKAT : 557684-M)

The High Court held the default judgment was irregular because the respondent's own documents and purchase orders demonstrated the contractual dealings and deliveries were with YM Macroworks Sdn Bhd, a distinct entity, not the appellant; suing the wrong party rendered the judgment irregular and entitles the defendant as of right to have it set aside; appeal allowed, Sessions Court order reversed, matter remitted for appearance and case management.

Citation
JA-12ANCC-9-08/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant/defendant Below: Nurul Azwa binti Saruyani (trading as Xcert Enterprise); Respondent/plaintiff Below: Lifomax Woodbuild Sdn. Bhd.
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
2 March 2020
Case Number
JA-12ANCC-9-08/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal Against Refusal to Set Aside Default Judgment / High Court Appeal From Sessions Court Order Refusing to Set Aside Judgment in Default
Outcome
Appeal allowed; decision of the Sessions Court refusing to set aside the judgment-in-default set aside.
Legal Topics
Default Judgment, Setting Aside Judgment, Service of Process, Jurisdiction, Forged Documents, Proper Party to Suit
Source Language
Malay/English
Civil Procedure Contract Law Debt Recovery Evidence Law Default Judgment Setting Aside Judgment Service of Process Jurisdiction +2 more

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Parties

Nurul Azwa binti Saruyani (trading as Xcert Enterprise)

Appellant/defendant Below

Lifomax Woodbuild Sdn. Bhd.

Respondent/plaintiff Below

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal Against Refusal to Set Aside Default Judgment / High Court Appeal From Sessions Court Order Refusing to Set Aside Judgment in Default

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judgment-in-default was regularly obtained
  2. 2 Whether the High Court had jurisdiction to set aside a perfected judgment
  3. 3 Whether the defendant/applicant has a prima facie meritorious defence warranting setting aside

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court held the default judgment was irregular because the respondent's own documents and purchase orders demonstrated the contractual dealings and deliveries were with YM Macroworks Sdn Bhd, a distinct entity, not the appellant; suing the wrong party rendered the judgment irregular and entitles the defendant as of right to have it set aside; appeal allowed, Sessions Court order reversed, matter remitted for appearance and case management.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; decision of the Sessions Court refusing to set aside the judgment-in-default set aside.

Orders

  • Decision of Sessions Court dismissing defendant's application to set aside default judgment set aside
  • Matter remitted to the Sessions Court