Is Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1985.

How many clauses does Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill have?

Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1985
Sections: 3

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About this bill

Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 20 1985, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1985.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Act 1985 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 21

Section 21 of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act is amended —

(a)

by deleting the words “District Courts” in the marginal note and substituting the words “District and Magistrates’ Courts”; and

(b)

by deleting subsection (1) and substituting the following subsection:“(1) Subject to the provisions of this or any other written law, an appeal shall lie to the High Court from a decision of a District Court or Magistrate’s Court in any suit or action for the recovery of immovable property or in any civil cause or matter where the amount in dispute or the value of the subject matter exceeds $2,000 or with the leave of the High Court if under that amount.”.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 34

Section 34(1)(a) of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act is amended by deleting the words “one thousand dollars” and substituting “$2,000”.

Common questions

What is Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill?: Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 20 1985, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1985.
Is Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1985.
How many clauses does Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill have?: Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.