Common Intention Constructive Trusts in Family Property Disputes

11 Jun 2026

Legal ownership is not always conclusive of beneficial ownership. In determining whether a common intention constructive trust arises, the Court may look beyond the formal documents and assess the totality of the evidence, including the parties’ conduct, omissions, and the broader factual context. Director Terence Tan discusses the decision of Tia Sock Kiu Sally v Tia Oon Lai [2026] SGHC(A) 14 in this update.

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