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Recently, Justice Lee Seiu Kin ("Justice Lee") in LH Aluminium Industries v Newcon Builders Pte Ltd [2014] SGHC 254 ("LH Aluminium") had the opportunity to revisit the complex issue of repeat claims and provide important observations on the different approaches which the Singapore courts had taken. 

Facts of the Case 

The defendant was the main contractor of a project described as "Additions and Alterations to Existing 3 Storey Commercial Development/Light Rapid Transit System Depot cum Station on Lot 3496C MK11 at Choa Chu Kang/Woodlands Road". 

The plaintiff was appointed as the sub-contractor for the aluminium and glazing installation works for the project. 

Contributed Nandakumar Renganathan and Valerie Seow, RHTLaw Taylor Wessing LLP