Allied Builders (Seychelles) Ltd v Nilson (Civil Side No 76 of 2010) [2011] SCSC 44 (13 July 2011)

Allied Builders (Seychelles) Ltd v Nilson (Civil Side No 76 of 2010) [2011] SCSC 44 (13 July 2011)

The Plaintiff's claim is uncontroverted and supported by documentary evidence; the Defendant was not properly served, but the Court proceeded ex-parte and found the Plaintiff entitled to SR360,982.42 plus interest at 10.5% per annum and costs.

Citation
[2011] SCSC 44
Parties
Plaintiff: Allied Builders (Seychelles) Ltd; Defendant: Roald Nilsen
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
13 July 2011
Case Number
Civil Side No 76 of 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Ex Parte Hearing
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Construction Contracts, Service of Summons, Ex Parte Proceedings, Interest on Judgment Debt
Source Language
English

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Parties

Allied Builders (Seychelles) Ltd

Plaintiff

Roald Nilsen

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Ex Parte Hearing

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant was properly served with summons
  2. 2 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to the claimed sum for construction works and fluctuations
  3. 3 Appropriate rate of interest to be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

The Plaintiff's claim is uncontroverted and supported by documentary evidence; the Defendant was not properly served, but the Court proceeded ex-parte and found the Plaintiff entitled to SR360,982.42 plus interest at 10.5% per annum and costs.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff SR360,982.42
  • Interest at 10.5% per annum from date of judgment