TOB CHEE HOONG vs TOB CHEE CHOONG & ORS

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2017 MarsdenLR 1912

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
TOB CHEE HOONG – Appellant
Versus
TOB CHEE CHOONG & ORS – Respondent

Table of Content
1. introduction of the case concerning minority oppression under the companies act. (Para 1 , 3 , 6)
2. arguments related to the joint management understanding and allegations of oppression. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 12)
3. court observations on jurisdiction and standing regarding company affairs. (Para 14 , 15 , 18)
4. significance of equitable rights and the expansive interpretation of company affairs. (Para 22 , 56)
5. final recommendations focusing on buy-out to remedy oppressive conduct. (Para 70 , 109)

Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali J:

Introduction

[1] This case concerns an allegation of minority oppression documented in an originating summons (encl 1) filed by the plaintiff under s 181 of the Companies Act 1965 .

[2] At the conclusion of the proceedings, I gave judgment for the plaintiff, and highlighted the principal reasons for granting relief. This judgment now contains the full reasons for my decision. It also discusses the question as to whether the scope of s 181 extends to complaints of oppression in respect of a company other than the one brought by the latter's registered member.

Key Background Facts

[3] The plaintiff and the first defendant are brothers. The second and t

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2017 MarsdenLR 1912

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPURTOB CHEE HOONG – AppellantVersusTOB CHEE CHOONG & ORS – Respondent

Cases Referred (2)

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
TOB CHEE HOONG – Appellant
Versus
TOB CHEE CHOONG & ORS – Respondent