DCC 30/1997
Type
Case
Court
Dubai Court of Cassation
Jurisdiction
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Sale of Goods, Terms, General Insurance Law, Remedies
Copyright
LexisNexis
Decision date
14 Jun 1997
Catchwords
Sale of Goods – Dealer – Insurance Company – Warranty – Compensation – Transport Costs
The original dispute involved a car which had been purchased but then needed repairs. While being repaired it was damaged and the owner decided to claim compensation and transport costs after he decided to leave the car with the dealer. The claim was against the car dealer and the insurance company. The initial damage was not caused by a manufacturing fault but damage carried out by the dealer's mechanic was their responsibility and a fair amount of compensation had been ruled by the court of appeal. The claimant had decided to leave the car with the dealer so could not claim for transport costs. The insurance company was not liable for indirect losses or losses caused by the mechanic.
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