Dow Jones seen to appeal Singapore ruling

26Sep08

Dow Jones to appeal the FEER defamation ruling.  But are the Lees foolhardy enough to attempt to collect in Hong Kong?  FT:

Dow Jones is expected to appeal a defamation ruling by a Singapore supreme court judge against the Far Eastern Economic Review that was brought by two of the city-state’s top officials, potentially setting the stage for a legal showdown in Hong Kong, where the monthly magazine is based.

Although the Singapore courts have not yet held a hearing to assess damages, Feer has no assets in Singapore that could be seized. If Lee Hsien Loong, the Singapore prime minister, and Lee Kuan Yew, his father and former prime minister, decide to collect damages, they would have to go to the Hong Kong courts.

If that happens, Feer will seek to prevent enforcement of the Singapore judgment in Hong Kong. One of the arguments they plan to make against enforcement will involve a challenge to the impartiality of the Singapore judicial system.

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One Response to “Dow Jones seen to appeal Singapore ruling”


  1. 1 FEER magazine to appeal Singapore defamation ruling « Lee Kuan Yew Watch

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