Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.
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"The evidence before me clearly shows that the claimant, smitten by the defendant, had showered her with expensive gifts during their relationship."
— Lee Seiu Kin , Other
"Heav'n has no rage, like love to hatred turn'd, nor hell a fury, like a woman scorn'd."
— Lee Seiu Kin , Other
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Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.
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