DIFC 060/2021
Liliani v Lucid
This case involved the early termination of a contract to supply technological services and equipment to the hotel industry. The contract had been terminated early due to claimed failure to meet the requirements. Key issues included amounts due for early termination and whether supplied equipment was to be paid for.
Background
The Claimant was Liliani a company providing guest room technological solutions to the hospitality industry.
The Defendant was Lucid, a hotel located in Dubai.
On 2 October 2018, the Claimant and Defendant entered into a maintenance agreement for the installation of a ‘Lista System'. The maintenance period agreed between the parties was set out to be two years with the ability to extend for a further year in accordance with the Agreement.
On 30 July 2019, the Defendant terminated the Agreement citing reasons for the Claimant's alleged failure to meet the Defendant's requirements. On 29 September 2019, further to a meeting with the Claimant's technical team, it was agreed by the parties that the Agreement would be reinstated subject to the Claimant completing all pending tasks in the agreed time frame.