SCA 4096/2019

The initial dispute involved a breach of a construction contract. Costs were awarded. There was a request for an explanation of the ruling.

Background

A claimant filed a case against a defendant before the court. He requested the court to order the defendant to pay him 544703 Riyals. He said that he had finished a project in the interest of the defendant but the latter failed to commit to his obligations according to the contract.

The defendant denied the claims made by the claimant.

The court appointed an expert in order to consider the dispute. The expert concluded that the defendant owed to the claimant 109808 Riyals.

Decision

The court ruled that the defendant should pay the claimant 109808 Riyals in addition to 3250 Riyals for the expenses of the lawyer.

The defendant made a request to the court asking for an explanation of the ruling.

The court dismissed the request and upheld the elementary ruling.