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Can you claim against the local council if you are injured by a falling tree?

A Langkawi falling-tree case explains a council’s responsibilities and the evidence an injured person should preserve when considering compensation.

Can a family sue the doctor and police for negligence over an inconclusive post-mortem?

A post-mortem negligence claim raises questions about legal duty, who can sue and time limits. Read the Court of Appeal’s reasoning and practical lessons.

High Court Examines an MC’s Protective Works on Neighbouring Land and Its Claim for Landslide Damage

Can an MC build protective works on neighbouring land and recover landslide damage? The High Court explains why proof of responsibility matters.

You Gave Your Card and PIN to a Scammer—Can the Bank Still Be Liable?

A customer handed scammers his card and PIN, but the bank was still partly liable. A High Court decision explains why the transaction pattern mattered.

Can CTOS Formulate Credit Scores? Court of Appeal Overturns High Court Decision

The Court of Appeal overturned the CTOS ruling, highlighting the importance of accurate debt information, properly pleaded claims and evidence linking a report to loss.

High Court ruled that CTOS has no power to formulate credit score

This credit score ruling was overturned on appeal. The original High Court analysis below should be read together with the Court of Appeal update. Can CTOS Formulate Credit Scores? Court of Appeal Overturns High Court Decision Case Update: Suriati binti Mohd Yusof v CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd Brief Facts: The Plaintiff was at the […]