Singapore legislation

Clause 5

of Small Claims Tribunals Bill

Clause 5

Jurisdiction of tribunal

(1)

Subject to the provisions of this Act, a tribunal shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any claim relating to a dispute arising from any contract for the sale of goods or the provision of services.

(2)

Except where this Act expressly provides otherwise, the jurisdiction of a tribunal shall not extend to a claim —

(a)

which exceeds $2,000; or

(b)

after the expiration of one year from the date on which the cause of action accrued.

(3)

Where a tribunal is of the opinion that a claim lodged with it pursuant to section 15(1) is beyond its jurisdiction, it shall discontinue the proceedings and advise the claimant and respondent accordingly.