ADCC 292/2025

This case involved the execution of a Kuwaiti court judgment in the UAE. Issues jurisdiction, and whether assets in the UAE were required for enforcement.

Background

A Respondent requested the Abu Dhabi court to execute a Kuwaiti court judgment (No. 1127/2017, amended by subsequent appeals) by placing the executory formula on the relevant documents.

Proceedings

Court of First Instance – Decision dated 10/12/2024.

On 10/12/2024, the judge issued their decision to order the execution of the aforementioned judgment by placing the executory formula on the certified copy deposited in the petition file. The appellant appealed this decision with Appeal No. 115/2025.

Appeal Court – Appeal No. 115/2025 – Decision dated 11/02/2025.

On 11/02/2025, the Court of Appeal ruled to accept the appeal in form and, on the merits, to reject it and uphold the appealed decision. The appellant challenged this ruling by way of cassation.

Appeal before the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation

Submissions