Zoomlion Gulf FZE v Beaver Gulf Contracting L.L.C [2023] DIFC CFI 036 (09 November 2023)

The claimant is entitled to default judgment as the defendant failed to respond to the claim, all procedural requirements under the RDC were satisfied, and the sums claimed are contractually due.

Citation: [2023] DIFC CFI 036
Parties: Claimant: Zoomlion Gulf FZE; Defendant: Beaver Gulf Contracting L. L. C
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date: 09 November 2023
Procedural Posture: Civil / Default Judgment
Outcome: Default judgment granted for the claimant.
Legal Topics: Default Judgment, Debt Recovery, Interest on Judgment Debt, Contractual Penalties

Commercial Law Contract Law Default Judgment Debt Recovery Interest on Judgment Debt Contractual Penalties

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Parties

Zoomlion Gulf FZE

Claimant

Beaver Gulf Contracting L. L. C

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Default Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant is entitled to default judgment for a specified sum due under a contract
2 Whether contractual penalty and interest provisions are enforceable

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant is entitled to default judgment as the defendant failed to respond to the claim, all procedural requirements under the RDC were satisfied, and the sums claimed are contractually due.

Court Disposition

Default judgment granted for the claimant.

Orders

Defendant to pay USD 1,507,845.48 within 14 days.
Defendant to pay USD 708,591.89 as contractual penalty for delayed payment up to 28 April 2023 at 0.05% per day.