Singapore Rules of Court: A Practice Guide (2026 Edition) by Chua Lee Ming*
Singapore Rules of Court: A Practice Guide (2026 Edition) by Chua Lee Ming*
| Author |
Chua Lee Ming & Paul Quan |
| Publication Date | 2026 |
| ISBN | 9789819457021 |
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Format |
Softcover |
| Publisher | SAL Academy Publishing |
The second edition of Singapore Rules of Court: A Practice Guide provides concise yet insightful commentary on the Rules of Court 2021, incorporating the latest Singapore case law and developments in civil procedure. Prepared by a distinguished team of contributors with extensive experience in the Rules—whether through their involvement in their development prior to their commencement on 1 April 2022 or through their practical application—the guide offers authoritative analysis and practical insights into the operation of the Rules.
Edited by Justice Chua Lee Ming and District Judge Paul Quan, the work benefits from the editors' direct involvement in the formulation and implementation of the Rules through their service on the Civil Justice Commission and the Rules of Court Implementation Team. Maintaining its practical, quick-reference format, the guide combines clear, succinct commentary with ease of use, making it an indispensable companion for judges and legal practitioners. This edition incorporates legislative amendments and judicial decisions current as of January 2026.
Table of Contents of Singapore Rules of Court: A Practice Guide (2026 Edition) by Chua Lee Ming:
Order 1: Citation, Application and Definitions
Order 2: Overview
Order 3: General Matters
Order 4: Parties to Proceedings and Causes of Action
Order 5: Amicable Resolution of Cases
Order 6: Commencement of Proceedings
Order 7: Service in Singapore
Order 8: Service Out of Singapore
Order 9: Case Conferences and Applications in Action
Order 10: Third Party and Similar Proceedings
Order 11: Production of Documents
Order 12: Expert Evidence
Order 13: Injunctions, Search Orders and Other Interim Relief Before Trial
Order 14: Payment Into and Out of Court
Order 15: Court Hearings and Evidence
Order 16: Withdrawal and Discontinuance
Order 17: Judgments and Orders
Order 18: Appeals from Applications in Action, Registrar’s Decisions and Trials of Originating Application by District Judge or Magistrate
Order 19: Appeals from Judgments and Orders after Trial and under Medical Registration Act
Order 20: Appeals from Tribunals and Case Stated
Order 21: Costs
Order 22: Enforcement of Judgments and Orders
Order 23: Contempt of Court
Order 24: Prerogative Orders
Order 25: Court Fees
Court 26: Registry and Administration
Order 27: Lodgment in Court, Money in Registry and Payment to Sheriff
Order 28: Electronic Filing Service
Order 29: Referrals on Issues of Law
Order 29A: Requests for Opinions on Questions of Foreign Law
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