DCC 126/2003
Type
Case
Court
Dubai Court of Cassation
Jurisdiction
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Agency, Remedies, Compensation, General Contract Law
Copyright
LexisNexis
Decision date
16 Nov 2003
Catchwords
Agency – Termination - Injunction – Compensation – Remedies - Contract
This case involved a claim by an agent whose agency agreement had been terminated. The court looked at the position on compensation when both parties shared responsibility. It also ruled that an injunction could not be used as a remedy for the termination of a contract.
Key Legal Questions in the Judgment:
What are the main grounds upon which an agency agreement can be terminated
How is the termination of an agency agreement effected
What are the consequences of the undue termination of an agency agreement
What are the main rights to compensation due to an agent who has been improperly terminated?
Background Facts