Singapore legislation

Section 388

of Companies Act 1967

Section 388

Security for costs

Amended byAct 25 of 2021 wef 01/04/2022

(1)

Where a corporation is claimant in any action or other legal proceeding the court having jurisdiction in the matter may, if it appears by credible testimony that there is reason to believe that the corporation will be unable to pay the costs of the defendant if successful in the defendant’s defence, require sufficient security to be given for those costs and stay all proceedings until the security is given.

Amended byAct 25 of 2021 wef 01/04/2022

(2)

The costs of any proceeding before a court under this Act must be borne by such party to the proceeding as the court may, in its discretion, direct.