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CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2016] DIFC CFI 027 — Final distribution of funds held in Court (22 February 2016)
This consent order marks the procedural conclusion of the long-standing dispute in CFI 027/2012, facilitating the release of funds previously held in the DIFC Court’s registry.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2014] DIFC CFI 027 — Denial of leave to appeal and stay of execution (20 April 2014)
The underlying litigation in CFI 027/2012 involves a dispute between the Claimant, Christopher James McDuff, and the Defendant, KBH Kaanuun Limited. Following a judgment delivered by H.E. Justice Ali Al Madhani on 4 March 2014, the Defendant sought to challenge the court's findings.
Christopher James McDuff v KBH Kaanuun [2012] DIFC CFI 027 — Wrongful termination and the limits of summary dismissal (04 March 2014)
The dispute arose from the employment relationship between Christopher James McDuff, a solicitor, and his former employer, KBH Kaanuun Limited. After Mr. McDuff resigned during his probation period and subsequently initiated legal proceedings against the firm to secure his salary, the Defendant…
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2012] DIFC CFI 027 — Employment termination and counterclaim liability (13 February 2014)
The dispute centered on the summary dismissal of Mr. McDuff, a solicitor, by his employer, KBH Kaanuun, following the Claimant’s resignation during his probation period. After Mr. McDuff initiated legal proceedings to secure his notice period salary, the firm terminated his employment, citing 25…
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2013] DIFC CFI 027 — Procedural directions for trial preparation (16 June 2013)
The court required a structured approach to the finalization of factual evidence to ensure the trial could proceed efficiently. The primary focus was the timely exchange of witness statements to prevent surprise and allow for adequate preparation by opposing counsel.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2013] DIFC CFI 027 — procedural extension for document production (10 March 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance grants a procedural extension for document production deadlines in the ongoing dispute between Christopher James McDuff and KBH Kaanuun.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2013] DIFC CFI 027 — Procedural directions for trial preparation (25 February 2013)
The lawsuit involves a civil dispute between the Claimant, Christopher James McDuff, and the Defendant, KBH Kaanuun Limited. While the underlying substantive claims remain confidential within the broader case file, the immediate focus of this order is the management of the litigation process to…
CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCDUFF v KBH KAANUUN [2012] DIFC CFI 027 — Employment visa cancellation and the limits of employer leverage (24 February 2013)
This judgment clarifies that visa cancellation applications in the DIFC are treated as ordinary applications rather than interim injunctions, and that employers cannot use visa retention as a tool to secure potential financial claims against employees.