DIFC 436/2023
Nufur v (1) Nujir (2) Nopel (3) Nasta (4) Nibil [
This case involved whether a claim for declaratory relief and production of documents could be heard by the small claims tribunal or should be heard by the court of first instance.
Background
The Claimant was Nufur an individual who is a resident in the UAE.
The First Defendant was Nujir a company registered and located in the DIFC, Dubai, UAE. The Second Defendant was Nopel an individual who was a former employee of the First Defendant.
The Third Defendant was Nasta, an individual who was an employee of the First Defendant.
The Fourth Defendant was Nibit, an individual who was a former employee of the First Defendant.
On 2 November 2023, the Claimant filed a claim in the DIFC Courts Small Claims Tribunal against the Defendants seeking declaratory relief.
On 21 November 2023, the First Defendant filed an Acknowledgement of Service contesting the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Tribunal.
On 22 November 2023, the Claimant amended his claim and included the Second, Third and Fourth Defendants.
On 30 November 2023, the Second, Third and Fourth Defendants filed an Acknowledgement of Service contesting the jurisdiction of the SCT.