KB LOH SDN BHD vs PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN SOHO

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2023 MarsdenLR 608

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
KB LOH SDN BHD – Appellant
Versus
PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN SOHO – Respondent

Petitioner Advocates:Chuah Jo Shua,Chong Siau Fong ,Respondent Advocate: David Ng Yew Kiat,Chong Jen Hui

Table of Content
1. nature of the appeal related to contractual obligations. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5)
2. arguments presented by both parties regarding contractual duties. (Para 23 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28)
3. court’s observations on privity and res judicata principles. (Para 31 , 32 , 34 , 36)
4. final determination regarding the binding nature of the dmc. (Para 39 , 42)

Leong Wai Hong JC:

Introduction

[1] This is an appeal against an O 14 judgment granted by the Sessions Court.

[2] The appeal deals with an issue that frequently crops up between a strata unit owner and the Joint Management Body/Management Corporation. The issue is whether a rebate promised or granted by a developer of a strata development to their buyer is binding on the Joint Management Body/Management Corporation.

[3] The Plaintiff is a Management Corporation of a stratified mixed development called Soho Suites set up under the Strata Titles Act 1985 . ["Soho Suites"]. The Defendant is one of the registered proprietors of parcels within the Soho Suites.

[4] The Plaintiff had sued the Defendant in the Sessions Court for not paying to the management fund and sinking fund from 1 October 2019 to 30 April 2022 as required under th

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2023 MarsdenLR 608

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPURKB LOH SDN BHD – AppellantVersusPERBADANAN PENGURUSAN SOHO – Respondent

Cases Referred (2)

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
KB LOH SDN BHD – Appellant
Versus
PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN SOHO – Respondent