Landlord in tenancy dispute caught attending online course during trial ordered to pay costs
During the trial, the magistrate heard a sound that revealed the landlord was attending the course on his phone.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by CNA — Singapore · · 1 min read
During the trial, the magistrate heard a sound that revealed the landlord was attending the course on his phone.
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