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MANIK LLC v MIUNA LLC [2020] DIFC SCT 458 — Default judgment for unpaid equipment hire fees (03 February 2021)
The dispute centered on a commercial relationship involving the rental of equipment for projects conducted within Dubai during 2019 and 2020. Manik LLC, the Claimant, alleged that despite the provision of equipment and the subsequent issuance of invoices, Miuna LLC, the Defendant, failed to satisfy…
LAJITA v LAKSHAN [2020] DIFC SCT 457 — Breach of promissory note and liability of non-signatory parties (24 June 2021)
The dispute centered on the recovery of a loan provided by the Claimant, Lajita, to the First Defendant, Lakshan, under a written agreement. The Claimant sought a total of AED 880,549.32, which included the principal loan amount, accrued interest, and associated legal costs.
MURIN v MOLA [2022] DIFC SCT 455 — Small Claims Tribunal dismisses performance claim due to mandatory arbitration clause (15 May 2023)
The dispute originated from a contractual disagreement concerning the performance of specific works. The Claimant, Murin, sought judicial intervention to compel the Defendant, Mola, to fulfill obligations that were allegedly outstanding under a previously executed settlement.
Oleta v Onesimo [2024] DIFC SCT 454 — Refusal of permission to appeal regarding unpaid salary and training cost set-off (25 April 2025)
The dispute originated in the Small Claims Tribunal, where the Claimant, Oleta, sought payment of her September salary from her former employer, the Defendant, Onesimo. The lower court ruled in favor of the Claimant, ordering the Defendant to pay the outstanding salary and the associated court…
Nasser v Najat [2024] DIFC SCT 452 — Strict application of the six-month limitation period for employment claims (25 November 2024)
The Small Claims Tribunal confirms that the statutory limitation period for employment disputes under the DIFC Employment Law is absolute, dismissing a claim filed thirteen months after the date of termination.
Neve v Nellie [2023] DIFC SCT 443 — Unlawful salary deductions and end-of-service entitlements (16 January 2024)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the strict evidentiary burden on employers regarding salary deductions and the maintenance of leave records under DIFC employment law.
MIA v MAX RESTAURANT [2020] DIFC SCT 443 — Judicial validation of internal disciplinary policies regarding discretionary payments (14 January 2021)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s assertion that she was entitled to receive tips accrued during her tenure as a waitress, which she alleged were wrongfully withheld by the Defendant upon the termination of her employment.
LIET v LEAT [2022] DIFC SCT 441 — Transfer of employment discrimination claims to the Court of First Instance (22 December 2022)
The Claimant, LIET, initiated proceedings against her former employer, LEAT, seeking various forms of redress related to her employment tenure. The core of the dispute involves allegations of mistreatment in the workplace, for which the Claimant seeks both financial compensation and non-monetary…
NOHUN v NETIP [2023] DIFC SCT 440 — Employment dispute over end-of-service entitlements and alleged breach of contract (19 January 2024)
The dispute arose following the resignation of the Claimant, Nohun, who served as a GP Aesthetic Doctor at Netip, a DIFC-registered medical clinic. Upon her resignation on 28 September 2023, the Claimant sought her statutory end-of-service entitlements, including payment in lieu of a three-month…
MURAK v MORAN [2022] DIFC SCT 440 — Judicial affirmation of non-renewal notice via informal channels (30 May 2023)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies that in the absence of specific contractual requirements for formal written notice, landlords may rely on alternative communication methods to signal the non-renewal of a tenancy.
Mirti v Molip [2022] DIFC SCT 439 — unpaid salary and end-of-service gratuity claims (09 February 2023)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s resignation from her position as a hair stylist and the subsequent failure of the Defendant to pay her final salary and end-of-service contributions.
MURAKSA v MIBLUR [2023] DIFC SCT 438 — Establishing jurisdiction over DIFC-registered entities in employment disputes (27 November 2023)
This order clarifies that the status of a defendant as a DIFC-registered entity is sufficient to establish the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts in employment matters, overriding arguments regarding the necessity of explicit consent to the Small Claims Tribunal.
NEPHI v NESSIM [2023] DIFC SCT 438 — Employment dispute over salary, leave, and termination (24 January 2023)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the accrual of annual leave during the first year of employment and reaffirms the absence of unfair dismissal claims under DIFC law.
Nufur v Nujir [2023] DIFC SCT 436 — Transfer of non-monetary claims to the CFI (18 January 2024)
This order clarifies the jurisdictional boundaries of the Small Claims Tribunal, confirming that claims seeking declaratory relief and document production fall outside the SCT's remit.
KRUNE GROUP DWC v KETTY ADVISORS [2019] DIFC SCT 435 — Enforcement of unpaid consulting invoices following contractual default (4 December 2019)
The dispute arose from a consulting agreement for Salesforce services provided by the Claimant, Krune Group DWC, to the Defendant, Ketty Advisors. The parties entered into a written statement of work on 20 April 2019, which outlined the scope of services and fee structures.
LAJESH v LAASYA [2020] DIFC SCT 429 — Unpaid service charges and the evidentiary burden of strata management (01 July 2021)
The dispute centered on a claim for unpaid service charges related to a property unit managed by the Claimant, Lajesh, within the DIFC. The Claimant, a housing management company, initiated proceedings against the Defendant, Laasya, for failing to settle service charges accrued over a period…
KARTIK COMMERCIAL BANK v KURINA [2019] DIFC SCT 429 — Jurisdictional bifurcation in multi-contract banking disputes (26 December 2019)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the necessity of express jurisdictional covenants in individual loan agreements, ruling that a DIFC forum selection clause in a restructured personal loan does not automatically extend to a separate, legacy car loan agreement.
NAVA v NYLIS [2023] DIFC SCT 427 — Jurisdictional autonomy of DIFC entities (22 December 2023)
The dispute arises from a contractual disagreement regarding unpaid legal fees between the Claimant, a law firm established within the DIFC, and the Defendant, a company based in Dubai.
NITAI v NICHOLSON [2024] DIFC SCT 426 — jurisdictional challenge regarding personal loan agreements (29 October 2024)
The dispute arose from a financial disagreement between two individuals concerning a Convertible Promissory Note. The Claimant sought to recover a principal sum equivalent to AED 52,500, alleging a breach of the repayment terms stipulated in the Note.
Nurjah v Nabyt [2023] DIFC SCT 426 — Property succession and landlord-tenant obligations (16 January 2024)
This judgment clarifies the automatic transfer of landlord rights under the DIFC Leasing Law following the sale of a tenanted property, confirming that new owners inherit the standing to pursue claims against existing tenants.
MIRUBA v MERKE [2022] DIFC SCT 424 — Correcting party identity in SCT proceedings (25 January 2023)
The dispute concerned a claim for outstanding invoices initiated by the Claimant, Miruba, against the Defendant, Merke. Upon reviewing the Claim Form dated 23 November 2022, the Court identified a procedural defect regarding the identity of the party bringing the action.
NORMANDIE v NORRIS [2023] DIFC SCT 419 — Refusal of permission to appeal due to procedural non-compliance (16 September 2024)
The dispute originated from a construction and fit-out contract between the Claimant, Normandie, and the Defendant, Norris. Following a judgment by H.E. Justice Nassir Al Nasser on 20 June 2024, the court found in favor of the Claimant, ordering the Defendant to pay a significant sum for works…
NORMANDIE v NORRIS [2023] DIFC SCT 419 — Permission to appeal granted regarding rectification costs and expert fees (29 July 2024)
Justice Andrew Moran grants partial permission to appeal a Small Claims Tribunal judgment, identifying potential errors in the quantification of construction defect damages and the recovery of expert witness costs.
Mibhut v Marto [2022] DIFC SCT 417 — Unpaid salary and notice period recovery following employer insolvency (18 January 2023)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the application of pro-rated annual leave and notice period entitlements under the DIFC Employment Law when an employer abandons operations.