CLP Classroom
Dennis Chong
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The first ever law school podcast in Malaysia, focusing on CLP studies. It serves as a revision tool summarizing important cases and chapters for students taking the CLP exam. Additionally, it offers advice on building a strong mentality and coping with stress while studying.
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CIVIL PROCEDURE #47 | O.15 or O.16 ROC — Can a Defendant Force the Plaintiff to Sue Someone Else? 14.10.2026 8minCan a plaintiff be compelled to sue someone he has no intention to sue? In a case involving few different parties, should the defendant go for O.15 adding co-defendant or should he go for O.16 third party proceeding ? For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CIVIL PROCEDURE #46 | When Can You Apply for Substituted Service under O.62 ROC? 14.10.2026 4minWhen can a party apply to serve by substituted service ? What are the requirements to be met before applying for substituted service For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CONTRACT #21 | Deposit, Part-Payment or LAD — Can the Money Be Forfeited? 07.10.2026 8minImagine you buy a house and you paid RM 50,000 as upfront payment. You then decided not to proceed with the deal. Can the seller forfeit the RM 50,000 you paid as upfront payment ? Is that a deposit or part payment ? For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
ETHICS #14 | Can You Sue Your Lawyer for Negligence? 06.10.2026 7minYou hired a lawyer. He didn't perform as you like. You lost the case. Can you sue him for negligence ? For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CONTRACT #20 | Section 74 — Hadley v Baxendale: Is Actual Knowledge Required to Claim Special Losses ? 24.09.2026 7minWhat is the remoteness test in S.74 Contracts Act ? Is actual knowledge required to claim under special loss in second limb of Hadley Baxendale test ? For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CONTRACT #19 | Illegal Contracts — Can You Still Get Your Money Back under S.66 CA? 17.09.2026 6minWhat are the available remedies when a contract is discovered to be void ? Is restitution under S.66 Contracts Act available when both parties knew about the illegality when they entered into the contract ? For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #53 | Hostile Witness — What Happens When Your Own Witness Turns Against You? 13.06.2026 9minWhat happens when a witness called by a party gives evidence that contradicts his earlier statement? This episode explains the concept of a hostile witness, the procedure under S.154 Evidence Act 1950, and the relationship between cross-examination and impeachment of credibility. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #51 | What is the chain of remand under S.117 CPC, and how does the law prevent the police from abusing repeated remand applications? 06.05.2026 4minWhat is "chain of remand", "road show remand" or "tukar gari" ? Is it legal or is it an abuse of process ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #50 | Can parties appear before the judge during revision? 06.05.2026 4minCan parties appear and argue before the judge in during revision ? Do they have a right to appear ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #49 | Can an accused obtain a copy of the FIR? 06.05.2026 5minCan the accused obtain a copy of the FIR ? Is FIR a privilege document ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #54 | What Is the Effect of Failing to Cross-Examine a Witness? 03.04.2026 4minWhat happens if a party fails to cross-examine a witness on a material part of his testimony? This episode explains the evidential consequences of such failure, including the principles from Wong Swee Chin v PP and the requirement to put one’s case during cross-examination. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #52 | The Defence of Alibi — What Does It Really Mean? 03.04.2026 4minWhat exactly is the defence of alibi in criminal trials? This episode explains the meaning of alibi, the burden of proof, and the procedural requirements under S.402A Criminal Procedure Code. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #51 | How to admit WhatsApp message in court ? 03.04.2026 8minHow can WhatsApp messages be admitted as evidence in court? This episode explains the legal requirements for admitting electronic communications, including issues of authenticity, relevance, and the application of S.90A Evidence Act 1950. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #50 | Can a party recall a witness after case has closed ? 03.04.2026 5minCan a party recall a witness after its case has been closed? This episode explains the court’s discretion to allow a witness to be recalled, the circumstances in which it may be permitted, and the limits imposed to prevent unfairness to the opposing party. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
TORT #09|Should living expenses be deducted for dependency and personal injury claim ? 01.04.2026 7minWhat is the meaning of "living expenses" in the calculation of Loss of Future Earnings ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #48 | Should the power of revision be invoked if a decision is appealable ? 27.02.2026 5minRevision is a supervisory power — appeal is a statutory right. But what happens when a decision is appealable yet a party seeks revision instead? This episode examines the general rule, its exceptions, and the role of miscarriage of justice in activating the High Court’s revisionary jurisdiction. For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #47 | Can a High Court transfer a case to another High Court ? 27.02.2026 4minIf a case is already before one High Court, does that court have the power to transfer it to another High Court of coordinate jurisdiction? For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #49 | Is corroboration required for child witness ? 27.02.2026 4minWhen a child gives evidence in court, must the prosecution produce independent supporting evidence before a conviction can be sustained? We look at the latest amendment in this area and whether corroboration remains mandatory or discretionary. For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #48 | Is corroboration required for accomplice ? 27.02.2026 5minAn accomplice may testify against a co-accused, but can the court safely convict on that evidence alone? This episode explains whether corroboration is legally required, or merely a rule of prudence. For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com -
EVIDENCE #47 | Does litigation privilege fall under section 126 or section 129 of the Evidence Act 1950 ? 27.02.2026 5minLitigation privilege protects communications made for the purpose of pending or anticipated legal proceedings — but where exactly does it sit within the Evidence Act 1950? We examine whether it properly falls under section 126, section 129, or whether the answer requires a deeper fundamental understanding. For more information on courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com
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