ADCC 267/2024
This case involved a request for urgent eviction from a property. A key issue was whether the case came under the jurisdiction of the rental dispute resolution committee or the regular courts.
Background
An Appellant filed urgent civil lawsuit No. 245 of 2024 in Ain against the Respondent company, seeking a judgment to evict them from the property described in the lawsuit and to hand it over vacant.
Proceedings
Court of First Instance – Decision dated 17/10/2024.
On 17 October 2024, the court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case and referred it to the Rental Dispute Resolution Committee. The Appellant appealed this ruling under No. 39 of 2024.
Appeal Court – Appeal No. 39 of 2024 – Decision dated 18/11/2024.
On 18 November 2024, the court, in chambers, decided to reject the appeal and uphold the appealed ruling. The Appellant challenged this ruling by way of cassation.
Appeal before the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation.