DCC 16/2010/1

This case involved a form that had been completed and a deposit paid for the purchase of property. After formal contracts were not drawn up as expected and there was doubt over the seller's capacity to sell the purchaser wished to rescind the contract. Key questions whether the Dubai or Abu Dhabi courts had jurisdiction as the property was in Abu Dhabi and if the deposit was repayable.

Background

A Respondent filed the lawsuit No 16/2009 against the Appellant demanding that he pay 2766500 AED with a 12% interest rate as of the date of delivery of the amount on 31/05/2008 until payment.