SBG 1992/2015

This case involved the non-supply of purchased goods. A key aspect was whether the relationship between the parties was a commercial one and if the court had jurisdiction.

Background

A company filed a case against a company before the court. It said that it had bought goods from the other company and paid their value but the latter failed to supply the goods.

The other company denied the claim made by the company.

Decision

The court considered the documents of the case. The court said that the documents revealed that the relationship between the two parties was not a commercial one. The court said that the company had failed to prove the commercial nature of the dispute.

The court ruled that the consideration of the case did not fall under its jurisdiction.

The court of appeal upheld the ruling.