Whitepencil LLC v Ahmed Barakat [2023] QIC (F) 47 (30 November 2023)

The court found that Ahmed Barakat breached the contract and was not excused by force majeure, entitling Whitepencil LLC to damages.

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Citation: [2023] QIC (F) 47
Parties: Claimant: Whitepencil LLC; Defendant: Ahmed Barakat
Jurisdiction: Qatar
Judgment Date: 30 November 2023
Procedural Posture: Commercial Dispute / Final Judgment
Outcome: judgment for claimant
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Damages

Contract Law Commercial Law Breach of Contract Damages

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Parties

Whitepencil LLC

Claimant

Ahmed Barakat

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Dispute / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Ahmed Barakat breached the contract with Whitepencil LLC
2 Whether Whitepencil LLC is entitled to damages

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Ahmed Barakat breached the contract and was not excused by force majeure, entitling Whitepencil LLC to damages.

Court Disposition

judgment for claimant

Orders

Ahmed Barakat to pay Whitepencil LLC QAR 250,000 in damages
Ahmed Barakat to pay legal costs

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