Abadi (t/a Atlas Builders & Atlas Construction Ltd) v Al-Anizi

Abadi (t/a Atlas Builders & Atlas Construction Ltd) v Al-Anizi

The defendant failed to make clear to the claimants which corporate vehicle, if any, they were contracting with. The evidence supported the finding that the defendant was personally liable for the work done to the executive offices. The judge's findings of fact were not undermined by any material error and were supported by the evidence.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Abadi t/a Atlas Builders & Atlas Construction Limited; Defendant/appellant: Al-Anizi
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Personal Liability, Corporate Vehicles, Oral Contracts, Credibility of Witnesses
Contract Law Personal Liability Corporate Vehicles Oral Contracts Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

Abadi t/a Atlas Builders & Atlas Construction Limited

Claimant/respondent

Al-Anizi

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was personally liable for payment for work done to executive offices at Stamford Hospital
  2. 2 Whether the contract was made with the defendant personally or with a corporate entity (PHP)
  3. 3 Whether there was an oral contract prior to the letter of intent

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant failed to make clear to the claimants which corporate vehicle, if any, they were contracting with. The evidence supported the finding that the defendant was personally liable for the work done to the executive offices. The judge's findings of fact were not undermined by any material error and were supported by the evidence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.