ADCC 186/2025
The case involved allegations of breach of power of attorney, where the Appellant accused the Respondents of embezzlement and issued a bounced cheque. Issues included costs and evidence.
Background
An Appellant sued, alleging the first and third Respondents breached their power of attorney, mismanaged their establishment, embezzled funds, and caused damage. They sought to: 1) prove the breach and recover stolen funds, 2) hold them liable for the establishment's debts (AED 804,871.75), 3) hold them and the Respondent bank jointly liable for unauthorised transactions (AED 243,608.00), 4) regain control of the bank account, and 5) recover a specific bounced cheque (AED 1,149,492.17). He claimed the Respondents misused their power of attorney, embezzled funds, issued bad cheques, and fled the country. The bank refused to grant them access to the account.
Proceedings
Court of First Instance.