Lajita v (1) Lakshan (2) Lakni (3) Lajjak (4) Lalam [2020] DIFC SCT 457 (24 June 2021)

The First Defendant is liable to repay the loan under the Promissory Note as he admitted the debt and provided no legal basis for excusal; other defendants are not liable as there is no evidence of contractual or legal obligation.

Citation: [2020] DIFC SCT 457
Parties: Claimant: Lajita; First Defendant: Lakshan; Second Defendant: Lakni; Third Defendant: Lajjak; Fourth Defendant: Lalam
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date: 24 June 2021
Procedural Posture: Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim against First Defendant allowed; claims against Second, Third, and Fourth Defendants dismissed.
Legal Topics: Promissory Note, Loan Recovery, Interest on Judgment, Costs

Contract Law Civil Procedure Promissory Note Loan Recovery Interest on Judgment Costs

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Parties

Lajita

Claimant

Lakshan

First Defendant

Lakni

Second Defendant

Lajjak

Third Defendant

Lalam

Fourth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the First Defendant is liable to repay the loan under the Promissory Note
2 Whether the Second, Third, and Fourth Defendants have any liability
3 Entitlement to interest and legal costs

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim against First Defendant allowed; claims against Second, Third, and Fourth Defendants dismissed.

Orders

First Defendant to pay Claimant AED 660,000 for the loan.
First Defendant to pay Claimant AED 33,000 for court fees.