Fawn v Fausto [2015] DIFC SCT 059 (24 May 2015)

Fawn v Fausto [2015] DIFC SCT 059 (24 May 2015)

The quotation proposal constituted a binding contract, the jurisdiction clause confers exclusive DIFC jurisdiction, and the Defendant is liable for the unpaid invoices as evidenced by Claimant's submissions.

Citation
[2015] DIFC SCT 059
Parties
Claimant: Fawn; Defendant: Fausto
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
24 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Small Claim / Judgment
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Formation of Contract, Jurisdiction Clause, Payment of Invoices
Contract Law Jurisdiction Formation of Contract Jurisdiction Clause Payment of Invoices

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Parties

Fawn

Claimant

Fausto

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claim / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the quotation constituted a binding contract
  2. 2 Whether the DIFC Courts have jurisdiction
  3. 3 Whether the Defendant is liable for unpaid invoices

Ratio Decidendi

The quotation proposal constituted a binding contract, the jurisdiction clause confers exclusive DIFC jurisdiction, and the Defendant is liable for the unpaid invoices as evidenced by Claimant's submissions.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • Defendant's application to contest jurisdiction denied
  • Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine claim