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Account-stated
  • 13 Nov 2025

    PROACTIVE AHUTTERS SDN. BHD. WE EXCELLENT ALUMINIUM & GLASS SDN. BHD.

    Citation
    JA-A52NCC-383-11/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    JA-A52NCC-383-11/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    The court found the plaintiff established the debt by undisputed quotations, invoices and account statements which the defendant received and did not timely dispute, thereby creating an account-stated estoppel; the defendant failed to prove any legitimate set-off or counterclaim (including defective works or third-party costs) and failed to produce supporting notices or receipts; retention provisions relied on by defendant were inapplicable because the relevant work orders were not part of the contractual documents before the court; accordingly the plaintiff's claim was allowed and the defend…