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GJURD v GIZELLA (DIFC) LIMITED [2016] DIFC SCT 081 — Restitution for contractual mistake in financial investment (29 August 2016)
The dispute centered on the execution of a structured investment product, specifically a "Reverse Convertible Product" involving Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter stocks. The Claimant, Gjurd, sought restitution after discovering that the Defendant, Gizella (DIFC) Limited, had executed the trade using…
GIUSTINA LLP v GIUSEPPE LLP [2016] DIFC SCT 096 — Enforcement of unpaid legal fees under an engagement agreement (05 September 2016)
The dispute arose from a professional engagement between Giustina LLP, a Dubai-based law firm, and Giuseppe LLP, a DIFC-registered recruitment firm. Following an initial consultation and the payment of an AED 15,000 deposit, the parties entered into an Engagement Agreement on 9 February 2016.
GIUSEPPINA LLP v GJORD GROUP [2016] DIFC SCT 095 — Enforceability of hourly-rate legal service agreements (19 September 2016)
The dispute centered on the recovery of unpaid legal fees arising from an Engagement Agreement signed on 4 October 2015. Giuseppina LLP, a Dubai-based law firm, provided legal services to Gjord Group concerning various real estate units.
Gilmore Associates Limited v Giulia Limited [2016] DIFC SCT 002 — Adjudicating unilateral fee increases and invoice discrepancies (31 May 2016)
The dispute centered on the recovery of outstanding consultancy fees arising from two separate agreements executed in 2014. Gilmore Associates Limited (the Claimant) provided professional quantity surveying services to Giulia Limited (the Defendant), but the relationship soured over invoice…
Gilah LLC v Gilad LLC [2016] DIFC SCT 084 — Breach of lease and the limits of unilateral mistake (03 October 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the threshold for avoiding a lease agreement under DIFC Contract Law when a party alleges a fundamental discrepancy in premises identification.
GIICHI v GLENYS [2016] DIFC SCT 120 — Recovery of erroneously transferred franchise fees (04 October 2016)
The dispute centered on the recovery of USD $ 10,000 that the Claimant, Giichi LLC, mistakenly transferred to the Respondent, Glenys, following the termination of a franchise agreement.
GIDEON v GRIAME [2016] DIFC SCT 115 — Apparent authority and Article 18 penalties (10 October 2016)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s assertion that he was employed by the Defendant, GRIAME LLC, and was subsequently terminated without receiving his full contractual entitlements.
GIANG v GIGI [2016] DIFC SCT 052 — Employment law minimum standards and training deductions (22 May 2016)
The Claimant, a teacher assistant, initiated proceedings against her employer, Gigi Nursery, seeking reimbursement for medical bills incurred during her employment and contesting a proposed deduction from her end-of-service settlement.
GERVOIS v GITTANA LLC AND GACINTA LLC [2016] DIFC SCT 078 — Freedom of contract in DIFC lease renewals (08 August 2016)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s attempt to force a renewal of his residential lease in the DIFC on existing terms, specifically challenging a proposed 45% rent increase. The Claimant, a practicing lawyer, argued that the landlord’s attempt to terminate the lease or demand a higher rent was a…
GERT v GERMAINE [2016] DIFC SCT 097 — Fundamental non-performance in residential tenancy (25 September 2016)
This Small Claims Tribunal judgment clarifies the threshold for fundamental non-performance in DIFC tenancy contracts, establishing that persistent, unresolved major maintenance issues—even those originating from building-wide systems—justify early termination by the tenant.
GERDA v THE GERARDO [2016] DIFC SCT 062 — Employment gratuity and visa liability adjudication (30 June 2016)
The dispute centered on the final settlement owed to the Claimant, Gerda, following his resignation from his position as a "Baker" at The Gerardo, a restaurant located within the DIFC.
Gerda v Geoff LLC [2016] DIFC SCT 013 — Unpaid salary and unlawful deduction claims (21 March 2016)
The dispute centered on a claim for unpaid wages and compensation for untaken annual leave brought by Gerda, a Project Manager, against her former employer, Geoff LLC, a DIFC-based floral distribution company.
GENIE PJSC v GELLERT [2016] DIFC SCT 035 — SCT adjudication of rent arrears and utility payment disputes (22 May 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of its jurisdiction regarding third-party utility debts and the conditions required for an eviction order in a residential tenancy dispute.
GENAGER v GREET LIMITED [2016] DIFC SCT 161 — Employment liability and Article 18 penalty enforcement (30 November 2016)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s assertion that Greet Limited was her employer, a fact contested by the Defendant, which argued that the Claimant was actually employed by a third party, Gen Trade, and merely seconded to Greet Limited.
Gaspar v Gavrilla & Company [2016] DIFC SCT 011 — Employment offer rescission and condition precedent (03 April 2016)
The dispute originated from an employment offer extended by the Defendant, a DIFC-registered limited liability partnership, to the Claimant, a solicitor. The relationship soured shortly before the scheduled start date of 18 January 2016 when the Defendant rescinded the offer, citing material…
Gamila v Gael [2016] DIFC SCT 098 — Enforcement of security deposit return (07 August 2016)
The dispute arose from the termination of a residential tenancy agreement for a unit in the DIFC. The Claimant, Gamila, sought the return of a security deposit totaling AED 5,000 following the expiration of a "Renewed Tenancy Contract." The underlying contractual relationship was governed by an…
Architeriors v Emirates National Investment [2024] DIFC TCD 001: The High Cost of Procedural Missteps in Construction Litigation
How a series of missed deadlines and procedural overreach turned a standard refurbishment dispute into a two-year appellate saga.
GALIMA FZ v GRAGE [2015] DIFC SCT 231 — Consultancy agreement disputes and the valuation of contractual perks (02 March 2016)
The dispute arose from a Consultancy Agreement signed on 9 November 2015, under which the Claimant, Galima FZ, provided services to the Defendant, Grage, related to celebrity procurement for events.
GALIA v GABOR [2015] DIFC SCT 206 — Refund of investment funds following failure to prove shareholder status (11 January 2016)
The dispute centered on a failed investment transaction where the claimant sought to recover funds paid to the defendant for the purchase of shares. The claimant alleged that despite submitting a subscription form and transferring funds, he never received formal confirmation of his status as a…
Gael v Gamila [2016] DIFC SCT 010 — Enforcement of tenancy expiration and eviction (03 March 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of implied lease renewals in the DIFC, confirming that tenancy agreements containing explicit termination clauses do not automatically extend absent mutual consent.
GABLE LLC v GABRIELA [2016] DIFC SCT 006 — Employer’s failed attempt to claw back operational losses from an employee’s final settlement (15 February 2016)
The dispute arose when Gable LLC, a restaurant operator within the DIFC, sought to recover AED 184,422.75 from its former General Manager, Gabriela. The Claimant alleged that the Defendant was personally liable for uncollected "city ledger" invoices—credit extended to customers—that remained…
GABBY v GABE [2015] DIFC SCT 208 — Breach of Independent Contractor Agreement and penalty clause enforceability (15 February 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of contractual penalty clauses and the impact of project mismanagement on liability for construction delays.
FUSUN v FUNSKE [2015] DIFC SCT 081 — Employment dispute regarding terminal benefits and work permit cancellation (22 June 2015)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of its jurisdiction regarding non-monetary relief and reaffirms the absence of statutory unfair dismissal claims under DIFC law.
FLORIS v FLOYD [2015] DIFC SCT 083 — Corporate veil and employment contract liability (30 June 2015)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies that administrative convenience and shared management do not override the formal identity of an employer in the DIFC.