Lottie Ltd V Lara [2020] DIFC SCT 183 (24 September 2020)

Defendant failed to provide written evidence disputing invoices or supporting claims of faulty equipment; therefore, liability for payment under agreements is established.

Citation: [2020] DIFC SCT 183
Parties: Claimant: LOTTIE LTD (Abu Dhabi Branch); Defendant: LARA
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date: 24 September 2020
Procedural Posture: Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: claim allowed
Legal Topics: Hire Agreements, Non Payment of Invoices, Equipment Hire

Contract Law Hire Agreements Non Payment of Invoices Equipment Hire

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Parties

LOTTIE LTD (Abu Dhabi Branch)

Claimant

LARA

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether the defendant is liable for payment under hire agreements
2 whether the defendant provided evidence of faulty equipment
3 whether the defendant disputed invoices in accordance with contract terms

Ratio Decidendi

Defendant failed to provide written evidence disputing invoices or supporting claims of faulty equipment; therefore, liability for payment under agreements is established.

Court Disposition

claim allowed

Orders

Defendant to pay Claimant AED 219,169.92 plus 9% per annum interest from judgment date until full payment.
Defendant to pay Claimant court fees of AED 10,958.49.