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Malaysia Case Law

Extension of time/delay
  • 28 Feb 2024

    TAN SOO LEY TAN TECK POAR

    Citation
    BB-B52NCvC-71-11/2021 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    BB-B52NCvC-71-11/2021 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    On the balance of probabilities the court found the plaintiff had not proved that the defendant had validly repudiated or breached the contract; time for completion was not strictly of the essence given the contract language and agreed extensions due to COVID/PKP and variations; the plaintiff terminated the contract unilaterally without giving notice or opportunity to remedy, and thereby acted wrongfully; plaintiff failed to prove defects or the quantum of claimed losses, whereas defendant proved part of its counterclaim including an acknowledged RM75,000 and certain losses tied to ordered an…