The Common law in Singapore and Malaysia : : a volume of essays marking the 25th anniversary of Malaya Law Review, 1959-1984 / edited by A. J. Harding
Imprint
Singapore : Butterworth, 1985
Descript
xxx, 371 p. ; 23 cm
CONTENT
English law in partiubs -- orientalium -- Reception of English commercial law in Singapore - a century of uncertainty -- The Privy council as court of last resort in Singapore and Malaysia -- Stare decisis and judicial precedent in Singapore -- The Application of common law defences to the penal code in Singapore and Malaysia -- Common law and Chinese marriage custom in Singapore -- The Use of the maxim res ipsa loquitur in Malaysia and Singapore -- Abuse of discretion in Malaysia and Singapore -- The First pillar of justice