QFC 0041/2023, [2024] QIC (A) 8
Sandy Beach Refreshments Cafeteria LLC v AHK Enterprise LLC
This case involved the appeal of a dispute involving the termination of a rental agreement. Key issues included whether the decision was erroneous or would result in substantial injustice, particularly given the small sum and the fact the case had been assigned to the small claims track.
Background
This case involved an application by AHK seeking permission to appeal from the judgment of the First Instance Circuit ([2024] QIC (F) 2) given on 21 January 2024 in favour of Sandy Beach for QAR 20,000 together with costs.
The Applicant and the Respondent (both incorporated in the 'QFC entered into a contract for a temporary rental space (also described as a General Service Agreement) dated 5 October 2022, in respect of the provision of a kiosk at the Arabian Village Project at Lusail City, which the Respondent intended to use for selling beverages during the FIFA World Cup 2022. The agreed rent was QAR 25,000 per month for two months. The Respondent paid QAR 45,000 to the Applicant.