Nelson v Nicolyne [2024] DIFC SCT 111 (05 August 2024)

Nelson v Nicolyne [2024] DIFC SCT 111 (05 August 2024)

The Judge found that the Claimant acted contrary to the agreement by agreeing a lower rent without authorisation, and therefore was not entitled to the fee. There is no prospect that this finding would be overturned on appeal.

Citation
[2024] DIFC SCT 111
Parties
Claimant/applicant: Nelson; Defendant/respondent: Nicolyne
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
05 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal of Small Claims Tribunal Judgment / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Entitlement to Fees, Permission to Appeal

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Parties

Nelson

Claimant/applicant

Nicolyne

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal of Small Claims Tribunal Judgment / Application for Permission to Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant is entitled to a fee for services rendered under the agreement
  2. 2 Whether permission to appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The Judge found that the Claimant acted contrary to the agreement by agreeing a lower rent without authorisation, and therefore was not entitled to the fee. There is no prospect that this finding would be overturned on appeal.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • The Application is refused.
  • Each party shall bear their own costs of the Application.