Rathnavel s/o Packirisamy & Ors v Koperasi NLFCS Berhad
The appellants, consisting of 160 individuals, sued Koperasi NLFCS Berhad for breach of trust and fiduciary duties concerning a land development scheme in Temiang, Seremban. The High Court found the respondent liable but ordered a separate assessment of damages. The appellants appealed, arguing that damages should have been assessed during the trial. The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision, dismissing the appeal and affirming the need for a separate assessment of damages.
Overview
Case Number
W-02(NCvC)(W)-281-02/2020
Case Type
Civil - Breach of trust
Court
Court of Appeal of Malaysia, Putrajaya
Coram Judges
- Lau Bee Lan
- Mohd Sofian bin Abd. Razak
- Darryl Goon Siew ChyeDelivered Judgment
Related Proceedings
High Court
WA-22NCVC-561-09/2016
High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur
Heard Together With
Koperasi NLFCS Berhad v Rathnavel s/o Packirisamy & Ors
W-02(NCvC)(W)-280-02/2020
Appeal against High Court's finding of liability in the same matter
Subject Matter
breach of trustland developmentequitable compensation