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SPX MIDDLE EAST v JUDI FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES [2013] DIFC CFI 002 — Opt-in jurisdiction and commissioning disputes (25 March 2014)
This judgment serves as a foundational precedent for the DIFC Court’s "opt-in" jurisdiction under Law No. 16 of 2011, while clarifying the evidentiary weight of snag lists in commercial plant installation disputes.
SPX MIDDLE EAST v JUDI FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES [2014] DIFC CFI 002 — Procedural enforcement of disclosure and trial readiness (02 February 2014)
Justice Sir David Steel issues a rigorous procedural order compelling the Defendant to rectify disclosure deficiencies and finalize trial preparations ahead of a February 2014 hearing.
SPX MIDDLE EAST v JUDI FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES [2013] DIFC CFI 002 — Compelling document production via Redfern Schedule (24 November 2013)
The litigation involves a dispute between SPX Middle East FZE as the Claimant and Judi for Food Industries as the Defendant. The core of this specific procedural application concerned the failure or refusal of the Defendant to provide documents requested by the Claimant during the discovery phase…
SPX MIDDLE EAST v JUDI FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES [2013] DIFC CFI 002 — Procedural timetable for trial (19 February 2013)
The lawsuit involves a commercial claim initiated by SPX Middle East FZE against Judi for Food Industries. While the specific underlying cause of action—whether contractual, tortious, or otherwise—remains to be fully ventilated in the forthcoming pleadings, the matter is currently at the stage of…
OPERA GALLERY v MR HICHAM DAOUDI [2012] DIFC CFI 002 — Extension of time for service of claim (10 October 2013)
Judicial Officer Maha AlMehairi grants a four-month extension for service of process in a long-standing commercial dispute.
OPERA GALLERY v HICHAM DAOUDI [2013] DIFC CFI 002 — Extension of time for service of process (05 June 2013)
The dispute centers on a procedural impasse regarding the service of the Claim Form and Particulars of Claim by the Claimant, Opera Gallery (Dubai) Limited, against the Defendant, Mr. Hicham Daoudi.
OPERA GALLERY v MR HICHAM DAOUDI [2012] DIFC CFI 002 — Extension of time for service of claim (13 December 2012)
The dispute in CFI 002/2012 concerns a civil claim initiated by Opera Gallery (Dubai) Limited against Mr Hicham Daoudi. While the underlying merits of the claim—the specific nature of the gallery's grievance against the defendant—are not detailed in the procedural order, the litigation reached a…
THE DUBAI MERCANTILE EXCHANGE v CASA TRADING [2011] DIFC CFI 002 — Final discontinuance of proceedings by consent (08 March 2011)
The litigation between The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited and Casa Trading Limited involved a complex series of claims and counterclaims that occupied the DIFC Court of First Instance for over a year.
DUBAI MERCANTILE EXCHANGE v CASA TRADING [2011] DIFC CFI 002 — Consent order for settlement stay (09 February 2011)
The lawsuit involves a commercial dispute between The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (the Claimant) and Casa Trading Limited (the Defendant). While the underlying substantive causes of action are not detailed in this specific order, the litigation had reached the critical Pre-Trial Review stage…
THE DUBAI MERCANTILE EXCHANGE v CASA TRADING [2010] DIFC CFI 002 — Dismissal of Application No. 053/2010 (11 November 2010)
The litigation between The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited and Casa Trading Limited represents a commercial dispute brought before the DIFC Courts, which previously saw attempts to resolve matters through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The current order concerns Application No.
DUBAI MERCANTILE EXCHANGE v CASA TRADING [2010] DIFC CFI 002 — Case management directions for trial preparation (27 October 2010)
The litigation between Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited and Casa Trading Limited concerns a commercial dispute brought before the DIFC Court of First Instance. While the underlying substantive claims remain subject to ongoing proceedings, the order dated 27 October 2010 highlights a specific…
THE DUBAI MERCANTILE EXCHANGE v CASA TRADING [2010] DIFC CFI 002 — Procedural amendment of jurisdiction challenge (19 April 2010)
A procedural order confirming the withdrawal of a jurisdictional challenge and the transition of the defendant to a full defense on the merits.
THE DUBAI MERCANTILE EXCHANGE v CASA TRADING [2010] DIFC CFI 002 — Consent order staying proceedings for ADR (25 February 2010)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a procedural pause in the dispute between The Dubai Mercantile Exchange and Casa Trading to facilitate private settlement negotiations.
RASMALA INVESTMENTS v HATEM EL BAZ [2009] DIFC CFI 002 — Appeal against Small Claims Tribunal judgment (02 March 2009)
The litigation originated as a claim brought by Hatem El Baz against Rasmala Investments Limited, which was initially adjudicated within the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). While the specific underlying merits of the original claim—whether contractual, employment-related, or tortious—are not detailed…
Rafid Gourmet v DIF Interior Decoration [2023] DIFC TCD 003: The High Cost of Procedural Finality in Construction Disputes
When the DIFC Court shuts the door on post-judgment evidence, practitioners must reckon with the absolute finality of perfected orders.
HATEM EL BAZ v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 002 — Procedural dismissal of interlocutory application (18 February 2009)
The dispute arose in the context of ongoing appellate proceedings where Hatem El Baz, acting as the Claimant/Respondent, sought an order from the Court of First Instance. While the specific nature of the relief sought in the 17 February 2009 application was not detailed in the final order, the…
HATEM EL BAZ v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 002 — Stay of execution pending appeal (09 February 2009)
The litigation between Hatem El Baz and Rasmala Investments Limited centered on the enforcement of a prior judicial order that had been issued on 11 January 2009. Following that initial determination by H.E.
GULF MERCHANT GROUP v ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK [2009] DIFC CFI 002 — Settlement and discontinuance of proceedings (30 July 2009)
The litigation initiated under case number CFI 002/2008 involved a commercial claim brought by Gulf Merchant Group Limited against Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC. While the specific underlying commercial grievance—whether related to banking facilities, credit agreements, or financial…
GULF MERCHANT GROUP v ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK [2008] DIFC CFI 002 — Consent Order (22 October 2008)
The Court of First Instance formalizes a procedural stay in the dispute between Gulf Merchant Group and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, utilizing RDC 27.7 to facilitate a potential settlement window.
NASHIR v NASIB [2024] DIFC CFI 001 — Debt recovery and interest assessment (09 October 2024)
The litigation concerned a straightforward debt recovery claim initiated by the Claimant, Nashir, against the Respondents, Nasib and Nasr. The claim was brought under a Loan Agreement dated 11 October 2021, seeking the recovery of a principal sum of USD 150,000.
IDBI BANK v SIMMTRONICS SEMICONDUCTORS [2023] DIFC CFI 001 — Default judgment for USD 10.1M debt recovery (24 May 2023)
The dispute centers on a significant debt recovery action initiated by IDBI Bank Limited against a multi-jurisdictional corporate entity and two individual guarantors. The respondents, Simmtronics Semiconductors Ltd FZE, Simmtronics Semiconductors PTE Ltd, Mr. Indrajit Sabharwal, and Mrs.
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Registrar order of discontinuance (08 November 2021)
The litigation involved NBE (DIFC) Limited as the Claimant and Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran as the Defendant. While the specific underlying commercial cause of action remained private, the case had progressed through several procedural stages before its eventual termination.
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Procedural extension for alternative dispute resolution (20 October 2021)
The litigation involves NBE (DIFC) Limited as the Claimant and Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran as the Defendant. While the specific underlying commercial cause of action remains private, the proceedings have been characterized by a series of procedural adjustments aimed at facilitating settlement…
NBE v MOHAMED ELSAYED HAMED OMRAN [2021] DIFC CFI 001 — Agreed case management order for trial preparation (11 October 2021)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a comprehensive procedural roadmap for the resolution of the dispute between NBE (DIFC) Limited and Mr Mohamed Elsayed Hamed Omran, incorporating a mandatory stay for alternative dispute resolution.