QFC 0020/2023, [2024] QIC (A) 2
MANAN JAIN v DEVISERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Type
Case
Court
Qatar Financial Centre - Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Qatar Financial Centre
Taxonomy
Breach, Discharge & Rescission of Contract, Visas, Supply of Services, Remedies, General Consumer Law, Remedies in Contract Law
Decision date
4 Feb 2024
Panel
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, President, Justice Ali Malek KC. Justice Dr Muna Al-Marzouqi
Catchwords
Visa Services - Consumer Law - Contract Termination - Mistake - Force Majeure - Liquidated Damages
This case involved an immigration services agreement which had been terminated by a visa applicant. Issues included whether fees paid should be returned as it was claimed that the reason the visa was no longer required was because of medical treatment that had not proceeded as expected. Issues included whether the conditions was mistake and force majeure applied. Other areas considered included liquidated damages.