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The
Small Claims Tribunals are part of the Subordinate
Courts of Singapore. The Tribunals were established on 1st
February 1985 to provide a quick and inexpensive forum for
the resolution of small claims between consumers and
suppliers.
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The
Tribunals have jurisdiction to hear claims not exceeding S$10,000,
where the claims relate to disputes arising from:
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1. a
contract for the sale of goods; or
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2. a
contract for the provision of services; or
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3.
tortious damage to property (but not including damage
arising in connection with motor vehicle accidents
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With both
parties' written consent, the jurisdiction of the Tribunals
can be raised to S$20,000.
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All
claims must be lodged or filed at the Small Claims Tribunals
within one year from the date on which the dispute arose.
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Lawyers
are not allowed to represent any of the parties in the
proceedings before the Tribunals. Usually, costs are not
awarded to the winning party.
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To lodge
or file a claim at the Tribunals, a party is required to pay
a lodgement fee as follows:
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up to
$5,000
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$5,001
- $10,000
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$10,001
- $20,000
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| Consumer |
$10 |
$20 |
1% of claim amount |
| Non-consumer |
$50 |
$100 |
3% of claim amount |
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Claims
may be lodged at the Small Claims Tribunals on the following
days:
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Mon -
Fri : 9am - 12pm; 2pm - 4pm
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Sat
: 9am - 12pm
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Claims
may also be lodged via facsimile. Forms can be obtained
through their teleresponse system at (65) 6435 5937. Payment
of fees can be made by post. Currently, filing over the
Internet is available ONLY to certain authorised users.
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A
Consultation/Mediation before the Registrar is held within
14 days. If the dispute is not settled, a Hearing is
convened within 7 days after the Consultation/Mediation. For
tourist or urgent claims, both the Consultation/Mediation
and the Hearing are held within 24 hours.
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The Small
Claims Tribunals may issue:
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1. a
Money Order
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If the
person against whom the order is made fails to pay the
amount stated in the Money Order, the claimant may issue a
Writ of Seizure and Sale against his/her property. This will
enable his/her properties to be seized and auctioned. This
Writ is carried out by the Bailiffs Section of the
Subordinate Courts of Singapore.
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2. a Work
Order
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If the
person against whom the order is made refuses to comply with
a Work Order, the claimant may apply to the Tribunals to
enforce the Work Order. The Tribunals may vary the Work
Order or replace it with a Money Order.
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For more
information, please click HERE!
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Source:
Small Claims Tribunals, Subordinate Courts of Singapore
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The Small Claims Tribunals - How to file a claim
