Beyond the Exclusionary Rule: Claims for Pure Economic Loss in Singapore
Under English law, pure economic loss claims under the tort of negligence are generally excluded. The Singapore courts take a different approach and have held that there is no such general exclusionary rule under Singapore law – litigants and lawyers should instead refer to the universal framework widely referred to as the Spandeck test. English Law The English common law traditionally recognised a tortious duty to take care to avoid causing physical injury or damage to persons or property. Where a negligent act or omission caused a claimant to suffer physical property damage or personal injury, the resultant economic loss [...]
