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SALE OF GOODS ACT

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Sale of Goods Act - Singapore Statutes Online

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(2) Whether a stipulation in a contract of sale is a condition, the breach of which may give rise to a right to treat the contract as repudiated, or a warranty, the breach of which may give rise to a claim for damages but not to a right to reject the goods and treat the contract as repudiated, depends in each case on the construction of the contract; and a stipulation may be a condition, though called a warranty in the contract.

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Dua Lipa New Rules at Europa Plus Live in Russia

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SINGAPORE - From Jan 15, personal mobility device (PMD) users caught riding on roads will face fines of up to $2,000 or a jail term of three months, in addition to having their devices impounded.

In a toughened stance against an increasing number of offenders, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Tuesday (Jan 2) that a composition fine of $300 and $500 will be issued for first-time offenders who ride on local and major roads, respectively.

First-time offenders caught using their devices on expressways will be charged in court. If convicted, these offenders will face a fine of up to $2,000, as well as a possible jail term of up to three months.

Repeat court convictions will carry a fine of up to $5,000 and, possibly, a jail term of up to six months. This applies to those caught using their devices on any public road.

The current penalty is a $100 composition fine for first-time offenders, regardless of the type of road that the device is used on. Second-time offenders are fined $200, and those caught for the third and subsequent times are fined $500.

Since the advent of PMDs, such as electric scooters and hoverboards two years ago, more have been sighted on roads - even though such devices are strictly confined to footpaths and park connectors.

In the first 11 months of last year, the number of errant users caught averaged 40 a month - 18 per cent more than the monthly average of 34 recorded in 2016.

The LTA said it is an offence under the Road Traffic Act to ride PMDs on roads, including expressways. Electric bicycles, however, are allowed on roads except expressways. But observers said the line separating e-bikes and other PMDs is fast blurring.

The new Active Mobility Act may address this. The Act, which will come into effect soon, will require users, among other things, to ensure that their PMDs weigh no more than 20kg and measure no wider than 700mm. They also cannot exceed a speed limit of 15kmh on footpaths, and 25kmh on cycling and shared paths in park connectors.

Meanwhile, the LTA has increased the number of enforcement officers from 24 in June to more than 50. Officers are also being equipped with speed guns to make sure that PMD users stick to the speed limits in the new Act.

"With the increasing popularity of food-delivery services, we have also been working with such companies to educate their PMD delivery crew on safe riding tips and rules, such as not riding on the roads," the LTA said.

The tougher laws come on the heels of several PMD-related incidents.

Last November, a 52-year-old man using such a device died in an accident with a double-decker bus in Kaki Bukit. The same month, another man was arrested after a video showing an e-scooter zipping down the Pan-Island Expressway went viral on social media.

In October, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan told Parliament that there were about 90 accidents involving electric bicycles and PMDs in the first half of 2017. These resulted in four deaths and about 90 injuries.

Penalties with effect from Jan 15

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Stiffer fines, possible jail time for offences involving personal mobility devices from Jan 15

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SINGAPORE - From Jan 15, personal mobility device (PMD) users caught riding on roads will face fines of up to $2,000 or a jail term of three months, in addition to having their devices impounded.

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Users across six continents, from countries as varied as Madagascar, Germany and the US, have been taking their disputes to Singapore's arbitration flagship, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), which recorded its highest number of new cases last year.

The 452 new cases filed in 2017 from parties in 58 countries involved US$4.07 billion ($5.3 billion). This is a 32 per cent jump from the number of cases seen in 2016, and more than five times the number a decade ago, according to the centre's 2017 annual report, which was released yesterday.

"While India and China remain significant contributors to our caseload, the top 10 foreign user rankings saw new entrants from Europe and the Middle East, underscoring SIAC's global appeal to users from diverse legal systems and cultures," said Ms Lim Seok Hui, the centre's chief executive.

The top 10 foreign users hailed from countries such as the US, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. Other users, not in the top 10, came from a broad spectrum of countries, including Madagascar, Bermuda and Turkey.

Industry players say SIAC's upward trajectory will continue, given the growing popularity of arbitration to settle disputes and the increasing number of foreign parties which name Singapore as the arbitration venue of choice.

Cases filed with SIAC involved a slew of sectors, including banking and financial services, shipping and construction, with trade and commercial disputes making up some 53 per cent of the claims.

SIAC chairman and Senior Counsel Davinder Singh said: "SIAC is where it is today because of Singapore's reputation for integrity and the rule of law, its status as a trusted and sophisticated hub, and the Singapore Courts' support for and active contribution to develop the law and practice of arbitration."

Rajah & Tann partner Paul Tan, who deals in international arbitration, said SIAC's success can be credited to its ability to constantly innovate. For example, the centre is embarking on a protocol for the consolidation of arbitration proceedings across different institutions.

He said SIAC also benefited from the Government's commitment to ensure all the hallmarks of a great arbitration venue, including infrastructure such as the new Maxwell Chambers Suites which, when completed next year, will provide about 50 new offices.

Singapore Institute of Arbitrators president Dinesh Dhillon said "as the Asia-Pacific is a global leader in terms of infrastructure and economic development, there is every reason to be optimistic about SIAC's future prospects to do even better".

International arbitration specialist and lawyer Tay Yu-Jin of Mayer Brown JSM said the success means the arbitration community in Singapore will have a very vibrant space.

London-based veteran industry player Brian Lee said: "Despite the rocky world economy since 2008, arbitration has gone from strength to strength and there is no reason why this will not continue in that Switzerland of Asia - Singapore."

The practice development and marketing manager of 7KBW Barristers in London and former chair of the Institute of Barristers' Clerks added that Singapore is the No. 1 hub in Asia and vies with Paris and London as one of the world's top venues.

"Singapore sets the gold standard for user-friendliness, fantastic infrastructure, good hotels and, above all, world-class facilities in Maxwell Chambers," he said.

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Iinternational arbitration centre here records highest number of cases

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Users across six continents, from countries as varied as Madagascar, Germany and the US, have been taking their disputes to Singapore's arbitration flagship, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), which recorded its highest number of new cases last year. The...

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L02: 2 APRIL 2018