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HIGH COURT MALAYA JOHOR BAHRU
MESSRS ALBERT DING LEE & PARTNERS – Appellant
Versus
CHO CHOOI MEI – Respondent
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| 1. the enforceability of agreements depends on their validity. (Para 1 , 2 , 12) |
| 2. legal agreements must be reasonable and transparent. (Para 17 , 18 , 23) |
| 3. fiduciary duty requires solicitors to ensure clients understand agreements. (Para 19 , 26 , 30) |
| 4. contracts entered under coercion can be declared void. (Para 53 , 59 , 67) |
The claim
[1] The plaintiff's claim is for, inter alia, the following:
a) A declaration that the two agreements between the plaintiff and defendant are valid, reasonable, and enforceable pursuant to ss 116 and 118 of the Legal Profession Act 1976 ("the LPA ");
b) That the plaintiff be permitted to cash the cheque in the amount of MYR10,000 issued by Messrs Vooi & Yee to settle the balance sum owing by the defendant, and if the cheque has lapsed, that Messrs Vooi & Yee immediately issue a new and valid cheque for the same amount;
c) The balance of the legal fees and disbursements due from the defendant in the amount of MYR62,200 pursuant to both agreements, and Goods and Services Tax ("GST") to be imposed on such amount due;
d) General damages/exemplary damages in the amount of MYR20,000.
[2] I allowed the plaintiff's cl
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