DCC 402/2000

This case involved a claim by an agent in the UAE that another party had been appointed a regional representative and was importing goods into their territory. It was down to the agent to prove these imports.

Key Legal Questions

- Only an agent is allowed to import commodities or products where there is an agency agreement.

- The Agent must prove if such products did not enter the country via them.

- How a Commercial Agency Agreement is determined.

Background Facts:

A pharmacy filed an action against a company and pharmacy and demanded they jointly and severally pay them 498973 AED and 12% legal interest as of 30/12/93 until payment.