DCC 78/2004
Background
An Appellants' testator filed the action No 548/2001 against the insurance company demanding they pay him 150,000 AED on the basis that he insured his car No 4368 at the company.
On 27/11/2000 he had an accident while driving his car which led to the death of an individual and a felony was registered against him No 3371/2000 and he was convicted and ordered to pay 150,000 AED in blood money - Diyya - to his heirs and he deposited it at the court's treasury.
The Respondents however, refused to pay the Diyya which is why he filed the lawsuit.
Proceedings:
Dubai Court of First Instance | Decision taken on 25/11/2001
On 25/11/2001, the court rejected the action on the basis that the Defendant company was not notified at the time of the accident.
Court of Appeal - Appeal No 1634/2004 | Decision taken on 18/03/2002 | Appealed Judgment Confirmed
Appeal in Cassation before the Court of Cassation