Midin v Mipul [2023] DIFC SCT 302 (17 October 2023)

Midin v Mipul [2023] DIFC SCT 302 (17 October 2023)

The Defendant is liable to pay the invoice because the candidate accepted the job offer, triggering the payment obligation under clause 4 of the Agreement. The Defendant failed to provide evidence supporting its allegations regarding the candidate's intentions, and the Agreement places responsibility for candidate...

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Citation
[2023] DIFC SCT 302
Parties
Claimant: Midin; Defendant: Mipul
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
17 October 2023
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Unpaid Invoice, Recruitment Agreement, Breach of Contract, Obligations Under Agreement
Contract Law Employment Law Unpaid Invoice Recruitment Agreement Breach of Contract Obligations Under Agreement

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Parties

Midin

Claimant

Mipul

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant is liable to pay the Claimant for an unpaid recruitment invoice under the Agreement
  2. 2 Whether the Claimant fulfilled its obligations under the Agreement
  3. 3 Whether the Defendant's allegations regarding the candidate's intentions affect liability

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant is liable to pay the invoice because the candidate accepted the job offer, triggering the payment obligation under clause 4 of the Agreement. The Defendant failed to provide evidence supporting its allegations regarding the candidate's intentions, and the Agreement places responsibility for candidate suitability on the Defendant.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • The Defendant shall pay the Claimant the sum of AED 37,800.
  • The Defendant shall pay the Claimant the Court filing fees in the sum of AED 1,891.30.