Court of Appeal Clarifies Law on Resulting Trusts and Illegality in 99-1 Property Arrangements

26 May 2026

The Court of Appeal in Wong Mei Lee Millie v Ngor Shing Rong Jake [2026] SGCA 27 clarifies the proper analytical framework to resolve disputes over beneficial ownership of property and further considers how the doctrine of illegality affects the 99-1 method of purchasing two residential properties without incurring Additional Buyers Stamp Duty.
 
Drew & Napier Director Terence Tan and Associate Director Zachary Tong successfully represented the Appellant in this matter.

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