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MOHAMMAD JUMA KHAMIS BUAMAIM v FALCON GOLF MANAGEMENT [2020] DIFC CFI 015 — Setting aside default judgment during the Covid-19 pandemic (10 August 2020)
The litigation centers on a consultancy agreement entered into on 3 February 2017, under which Mohammad Juma Khamis Buamaim agreed to provide "strategic consultancy services" to Falcon Golf Management. The contract stipulated an annual fee of USD 1,000,000, payable in two equal tranches.
MOHAMMAD JUMA KHAMIS BUAMAIM v FALCON GOLF MANAGEMENT [2020] DIFC CFI 015 — Default judgment for USD 2,000,000 (23 April 2020)
The dispute originated from a counterclaim filed by Falcon Golf Management against the original claimant, Mohammad Juma Khamis Buamaim. While the initial proceedings were initiated by Buamaim, the focus of this specific order was the Defendant’s successful application for a default judgment…
MOHAMMAD JUMA KHAMIS BUAMAIM v FALCON GOLF MANAGEMENT [2020] DIFC CFI 015 — Procedural failure in default judgment applications (21 April 2020)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the strict evidentiary requirements for default judgment when service is effected outside the jurisdiction, emphasizing that procedural compliance with RDC 13.22 and 13.23 is non-negotiable.
MOHAMMAD JUMA KHAMIS BUAMAIM v FALCON GOLF MANAGEMENT [2020] DIFC CFI 015 — Procedural failure in default judgment applications (19 April 2020)
The dispute centers on a procedural application for Default Judgment filed by the Defendant, Falcon Golf Management, against the Claimant, Mohammad Juma Khamis Buamaim. While the Claimant had failed to file an Acknowledgment of Service or a Defence within the prescribed time limits under RDC 13.4,…