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INTERLOCUTORY
INJUNCTIONS
By
S. Nantha Balan
5th October 2012
PROCEDURAL FRAMEWORK
Right to an Injunction
Dial Singh a/p Tara Singh v Mann Foong Realty Sdn Bhd
[2000] 3 MLJ 153 at160 CA
General Purpose:
To maintain or preserve the status quo.
To prevent hardship or prejudice to one or other parties.
To preclude one party from overreaching or outwitting the
opposite party.
To prevent surprise at trial - Ensure all cards are on
the table.
To preserve a fair balance between the parties and to give
them due protection while awaiting the finality of any
proceedings.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Ex Parte Applications
Where it is a matter of urgency
Made by affidavit Lim Hean Pin v Thean Seng Co Sdn Bhd [1992]
2 MLJ 10
Full & Frank Disclosure No F&F Disclosure may result in the
ex parte being set aside. This discretion is exercised based on
the nature and severity of the non disclosure
Note:
Other factors:
The importance of preserving status quo
of parties ( Garden Cottage Foods Ltd v
Milk Marketing Board (1983) 3 AC 130 )
Relative strength of parties respective
cases
Public interest (Zainal Abidin bin Omar v
Tenaga Nasional Berhad [1993] 4 CLJ
130)
c) Adequate remedy
Larut Consolidated Bhd & Anor v Khoo Ee Bee & ors [1997] 5
MLJ 77
There was a delay of over 3 years before the Plaintiff sought
redress from the court. The court however held that ongoing
negotiations is excusable:
For delay to operate as a bar, it was essential that it should
prejudice the defendants. From the facts of the case, in no way
whatsoever were the defendants disadvantaged by the delay.
The plaintiffs had raised sufficient evidence to warrant the
grant of the ex parte Mareva injunction. The plaintiffs had also
satisfactorily explained the delay in that their main cause of
action was the tort of conspiracy which ought to be pleaded
with great particularity and required sufficient evidence.
When Injunctions may not be granted?
SAP (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor v. I World HRM Net Sdn Bhd &
Anor [2006] 2 MLJ 678
When Injunctions may not be granted?
Order 29 r 2A RHC
Duty to disclose to the court all matters which are material to the
proceedings including any defence that the applicant has
reason to believe may be advanced by the other party.
(a) fact was not known or its relevance was not perceived
by the applicant;
(b) the Defendant has not been prejudiced.
make clear whether the Order covers all assets held by the
bank (including chattels) or just monies. If Plaintiff is unsure:
(a) to include all assets in the order
(b) to ask the court to order the defendant to swear an
affidavit listing his assets and their value.
Mareva Injunction
Preconditions
extremely strong prima facie case against the D.
damage, potential or actual to the P is great if the
order is not granted.
clear evidence that the D has in his possession
incriminating documents.
real possibility that the D may destroy such
incriminating material before any application inter
partes can be heard.
Anton Piller
Apparatech (M) Sdn Bhd v Ng Hock Chong & Anor [2006] 1 CLJ
60, [2006] 2 MLJ 61
Anton Piller
At Common Law
In Malaysia
In Television Broadcasts Ltd & Ors v Mandarin
Video Holdings Sdn Bhd [1983] 2 MLJ 346, the
court held that a person is not entitled to claim such
privilege. In that case, the Court held that in this
country the privilege against self-incrimination had
been withdrawn by section 132 of the Evidence Act,
1950.
Privilege against Self-Incrimination
In Malaysia (cont)
It was held further in Television Broadcasts Ltd that
such privilege will only be available should the Anton
Piller order be modified to include a statement that
the Ds are to be informed that the answers given will
not subject them to the risk of prosecution and
criminal proceedings except a prosecution for giving
false evidence.
See also :
Arjunan v Kesatuan Kebangsaan Pekerja-pekerja Ladang [1993] 1
MLJ 326
Attorney General of Hong Kong v Zauyah Wan Chik & Ors and
anor appeal [1995] 2 MLJ 620, CA
Privilege against Self-Incrimination
In Malaysia (cont)
In Malaysia (cont)
It was held in PMK Rajah a person served with
an Anton Piller order, is not subject to cross-
examination or re-examination hence they do
not fall within the meaning of the word
"witness" in section 132 of the Evidence Act. In
other words, section 132 does not apply at all
to discovery in respect of an Anton Piller order.
Erinford Injunction
Erinford Properties Ltd v Cheshire County
Council [1974] 2 All ER 448
Considerations
whether there are special circumstances;
Probability that the order refusing an injunction may
be reversed;
Whether successful party ought to be free to act;
whether damages would be an adequate remedy;
Would the appeal be rendered nugatory.
Erinford Injunction
Eg.:
vs
Principles
Must show a very strong probability upon the present facts that
grave damage will accrue to him in the future
Damages will not be sufficient or adequate remedy
Question of the cost to the defendant to do work to prevent or
lessen the likelihood of a future apprehended wrong Redland
Bricks Ltd v Morris & Anor [1970] AC 652, 665
Distinguish with:
Nanthakumaran v Jafanese Co-operative Housing Society
Ltd [1980] 1 MLJ114
INJUNCTIONS AGAINST THE
GOVERNMENT (cont)
S. Nantha Balan
Email : nb@zulrafique.com.my
Tel : 03-6209 8371
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