Maddox v Miguel [2021] DIFC SCT 309 (01 February 2022)

Maddox v Miguel [2021] DIFC SCT 309 (01 February 2022)

The amended agreement, acknowledged by the Claimant, required the Claimant to obtain EUR 51,000 from sponsors/investors before being entitled to further payments. The Claimant failed to provide evidence of fulfilling this condition and is therefore not entitled to the claimed sums.

Citation
[2021] DIFC SCT 309
Parties
Claimant: Maddox; Defendant: Miguel
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
01 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Event Management Agreement, Professional Fees, Contractual Interpretation
Contract Law Commercial Law Event Management Agreement Professional Fees Contractual Interpretation

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Parties

Maddox

Claimant

Miguel

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Which version of the agreement governs the parties' relationship?
  2. 2 Is the Claimant entitled to the claimed professional fees under the amended agreement?

Ratio Decidendi

The amended agreement, acknowledged by the Claimant, required the Claimant to obtain EUR 51,000 from sponsors/investors before being entitled to further payments. The Claimant failed to provide evidence of fulfilling this condition and is therefore not entitled to the claimed sums.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • The Claimant’s claim is dismissed.
  • Each party shall bear its own costs.