Olsen (02) Obed v Othmar [2025] DIFC CA 002 (09 September 2025)

Olsen (02) Obed v Othmar [2025] DIFC CA 002 (09 September 2025)

Costs assessed at AED 116,574.60 due to excessive and disproportionate claim, considering procedural simplicity and mootness of appeal.

Citation
[2025] DIFC CA 002
Parties
Judgment Creditor/appellant: Olsen; Judgment Creditor/appellant: Obed; Second Judgment Debtor/respondent: Othmar
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
09 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Costs Assessment Post Dismissal
Outcome
costs assessed and ordered
Legal Topics
Costs, Appeal, Mootness
Civil Procedure Costs Appeal Mootness

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Parties

Olsen

Judgment Creditor/appellant

Obed

Judgment Creditor/appellant

Othmar

Second Judgment Debtor/respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Costs Assessment Post Dismissal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 assessment of costs following dismissal of appeal as moot

Ratio Decidendi

Costs assessed at AED 116,574.60 due to excessive and disproportionate claim, considering procedural simplicity and mootness of appeal.

Court Disposition

costs assessed and ordered

Orders

  • Judgment creditors/appellants awarded AED 116,574.60 in costs.
  • Interest at 5% per annum compounded annually payable on any outstanding amount after 14 days.