SCA 1935/2019

This case looked at the breach of a contract for the supply of goods and the relevant legal costs.

Background

A claimant filed a case against a company before the court. He requested the court to order the company to pay him 1013109 Riyals. He said that he had supplied the company with raw materials but the latter failed to commit to the signed contract. The claimant provided the court with the documents that validated his claim.

Decision

The court ruled that the company should pay the claimant the mentioned amount in addition to 100000 Riyals for the expenses of the lawyer.

The company appealed the ruling before the court of appeal.

The court accepted the appeal in form but dismissed it on merit. The court upheld the appealed ruling.