Singapore

Set Aside Default Judgment in Singapore SCT

14 days
Maximum time to apply to set aside default judgment after service
$20,000
Maximum claim amount admissible in Small Claims Tribunal
$10
Filing fee for application to set aside default judgment
90 days
Time limit for defendant to file Defence after being served (if no default judgment entered)
The Short Answer

Singapore's Small Claims Tribunals do not use the term 'motion to vacate judgment'; instead, parties may apply to set aside a default judgment under Rule 15 of the Small Claims Tribunals Rules.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteSmall Claims Tribunals Act (Cap. 300)statuteSmall Claims Tribunals Rules (Cap. 300, R 1)governmentState Courts – Small Claims Tribunal Forms & GuidesgovernmentCommunity Mediation Centres (CMC)

Related Questions

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.