Italo LLC v Idell Construction LLC [2018] DIFC SCT 309 (20 November 2018)

Italo LLC v Idell Construction LLC [2018] DIFC SCT 309 (20 November 2018)

The DIFC Courts have jurisdiction due to the parties' express written agreement. The Defendant, having failed to attend or defend, is liable for the unpaid invoices and court fees as claimed by the Claimant.

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Citation
[2018] DIFC SCT 309
Parties
Claimant: Italo LLC; Defendant: Idell Construction LLC
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
20 November 2018
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Unpaid Invoices, Opt in to DIFC Courts, Enforcement of Contractual Obligations
Commercial Law Contract Law Jurisdiction Unpaid Invoices Opt in to DIFC Courts Enforcement of Contractual Obligations

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Parties

Italo LLC

Claimant

Idell Construction LLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the DIFC Courts have jurisdiction based on the parties' agreement
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant is liable for unpaid invoices under the contract

Ratio Decidendi

The DIFC Courts have jurisdiction due to the parties' express written agreement. The Defendant, having failed to attend or defend, is liable for the unpaid invoices and court fees as claimed by the Claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • The Defendant shall pay the Claimant AED 88,385.03 for unpaid invoices.
  • The Defendant shall pay the Claimant AED 4,419.25 as court fees.