Singapore legislation
Clause 5
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.