SCA 4530416855/2024
This case involved the estimation of compensation due for defective work under a construction project. A key issue was the compensation was to be calculated as per the commercial court law provisions.
Background
The case involves a commercial dispute over defective construction works carried out in a development project. The claimant requested compensation of 3,294,650 Saudi riyals for defective work performed by the defendant, in addition to legal fees estimated at 323,150 riyals. The dispute centred on the extent of the defect, the contractual obligations of the parties, and the calculation of the appropriate compensation, including whether the damages claimed were substantiated and enforceable under the contract terms. The claimant asserted the defendant had failed to perform the project in accordance with the contractual specifications, causing financial harm and necessitating legal redress.