The Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University of Cambridge vs The Holding WLL [2025] QIC (A) 6 (29 April 2025)

The Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University of Cambridge vs The Holding WLL [2025] QIC (A) 6 (29 April 2025)

The court found that the respondent breached the contract and that force majeure did not apply, entitling the applicant to damages.

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Citation
[2025] QIC (A) 6
Parties
Applicant: The Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University of Cambridge; Respondent: The Holding WLL
Jurisdiction
Qatar
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Damages
Contract Law Breach of Contract Damages

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Parties

The Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University of Cambridge

Applicant

The Holding WLL

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached contractual obligations
  2. 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to damages

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the respondent breached the contract and that force majeure did not apply, entitling the applicant to damages.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The respondent shall pay damages to the applicant
  • Costs awarded to the applicant