SCA 1738/2019
This case involved a contractor who had not been paid for their services. Key issues included the evidence they had provided the court and the fact the company failed to attend the hearing.
Background
A contractor filed a case against a company before the court. He requested the court to order the company to pay him 675516 Riyals. He said that he had finished contracting work for the company but they had failed to commit to their obligations.
Decision
The court said that the case documents revealed that the contractor had provided the court with the documents that proved his claim. The court said that the company had failed to attend the court hearing although they were informed of the case.
The court ruled that the company should pay the contractor 675516 Riyals in addition to lawyer's expenses.
The Court of Appeal – Jeddah upheld the ruling based on same grounds