DCC 402/2000
Type
Case
Court
Dubai Court of Cassation
Jurisdiction
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Agency, Civil Evidence
Copyright
LexisNexis
Decision date
18 Feb 2001
Catchwords
Agency – Importation – Territory – Evidence
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.