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JEZEBEL v JIE [2019] DIFC SCT 250 — Employment termination and final settlement validity (27 June 2019)
The Small Claims Tribunal affirms the binding nature of signed final settlement agreements in the DIFC, dismissing claims for additional salary and gratuity where the employee failed to substantiate allegations of coercion.
MOHAR v MRUT [2022] DIFC SCT 249 — Apportioning joint venture liability for unpaid construction equipment rentals (22 June 2023)
The dispute arose from a breach of contract claim initiated by the Claimant, Mohar, against the Defendant, Mrut, regarding unpaid invoices for the rental of construction equipment. The Claimant, a Sharjah-based entity, sought to recover the total outstanding balance for equipment hired by the…
Iantha v Inigo Capital Partners [2018] DIFC SCT 247 — Employment benefits and statutory penalty enforcement (14 October 2018)
The dispute arose following the resignation of Iantha, a Finance Director, from Inigo Capital Partners. Upon the termination of her employment on 31 May 2018, the parties failed to reach an agreement regarding the final settlement of her end-of-service benefits.
MIRUBIN v MR. MISKAT AND MS. MAISIN [2023] DIFC SCT 246 — Enforcement of lease expiry and overstay rent (18 August 2023)
The dispute centered on the expiration of a residential tenancy agreement and the subsequent refusal of the tenants to vacate the property. The Claimant, Mr. Mirubin, sought to recover possession of his unit following the end of the contractual term on 30 June 2023.
MITBA v MEWAT [2023] DIFC SCT 243 — Employment dispute regarding unlimited leave policies and procedural requirements for penalty claims (08 September 2023)
The dispute centered on an employment relationship between the Claimant, a former partner, and the Defendant, a legal services firm. The Claimant alleged that his initial offer letter dated 8 November 2020 failed to specify an annual leave entitlement, leading him to believe he was entitled to a…
VALENTYNA PLEWKA KOLESNIK v EMIRATES NBD BANK [2024] DIFC SCT 242 — Appeal regarding the interpretation of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses in banking contracts (31 October 2024)
This appeal clarifies the construction of standard banking jurisdiction clauses, establishing that specific references to the DIFC Courts in General Terms and Conditions constitute a valid, express opt-in to jurisdiction.
LAMBHIT v LAGHUVI [2021] DIFC SCT 242 — Employment limitation periods and passport retention (10 October 2021)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the strict application of the six-month limitation period for employment claims under the DIFC Employment Law and reaffirms the prohibition against employer retention of employee passports.
LENA v LIBBY [2020] DIFC SCT 242 — Enforcement of rent arrears and guarantor liability (24 September 2020)
The dispute arose from a commercial real estate tenancy at the Emirates Financial Towers in the DIFC. The Claimant, LENA, sought to recover outstanding rent arrears totaling AED 508,256.87, alongside cooling charges, following the First Defendant’s failure to meet payment obligations under a…
Niya v Nitin [2024] DIFC SCT 241 — Employment dispute regarding notice pay, training costs, and wrongful absconding (09 August 2024)
The dispute arose following the Claimant’s resignation from her position as a Sales Representative at the Defendant company on 5 June 2024, only one month into her employment. The Claimant sought end-of-service entitlements totaling AED 10,000, comprising unpaid wages for June 2024 and payment in…
LIBBY v LENNOX [2020] DIFC SCT 241 — Enforcement of Settlement Agreement and Guarantor Liability (17 November 2020)
The dispute centered on the failure of the Second Defendant, Lexi Group Limited, to satisfy payment obligations arising from a Settlement Agreement dated 28 August 2019. The Claimant, Libby, sought to recover a total sum of AED 927,918.62, representing unpaid rent and reimbursed expenses for Units…
JUGNIG v JANGUR GROUP [2019] DIFC SCT 240 — Default judgment for unpaid employment settlement and statutory penalties (03 July 2019)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the calculation of Article 18 penalties and the procedural consequences of a defendant’s failure to attend a scheduled hearing.
NOUR v NAOYUKI [2024] DIFC SCT 239 — Employment offer withdrawal and appellate review (08 November 2024)
The dispute arose from the Defendant’s sudden withdrawal of an employment offer after the Claimant had already resigned from her previous position. The Claimant sought significant financial redress for the losses incurred following the Defendant's decision to rescind the offer on the very day she…
Nour v Naoyuki [2024] DIFC SCT 239 — Employment offer withdrawal and probation period rights (06 September 2024)
The dispute centered on the withdrawal of an employment offer by the Defendant, Naoyuki, after the Claimant, Nour, had already resigned from her previous position in reliance on the agreement.
MIPUL v MERONRESTAURANT [2023] DIFC SCT 238 — Breach of Asset Purchase Agreement (13 September 2023)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the evidentiary burden for parties alleging non-fulfillment of conditions precedent in asset transfer agreements.
HALE v HAYDEE SALON [2017] DIFC SCT 238 — Employment dispute over overtime and public holiday entitlements (23 November 2017)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the burden of proof for overtime claims and confirms the application of UAE Labour Law standards for public holidays within the DIFC.
LINUX v LIZETH [2022] DIFC SCT 237 — Breach of contract and NDA claims in software development (27 July 2022)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the impact of contractual acceptance periods and court-sanctioned compliance on allegations of breach of contract and non-disclosure agreements.
IRVEN v IMAAR DIFC [2018] DIFC SCT 237 — SCT jurisdiction over employment claims under AED 500,000 (06 August 2018)
The dispute centers on an employment claim filed by the Claimant, Irven, against his former employer, Imaar DIFC. The Claimant sought recovery of various unpaid expenses and allowances, including shipping costs for personal belongings and travel tickets, totaling AED 265,785.02.
Harvika v Haji [2017] SCT 237 — Small Claims Tribunal adjudication on tenancy termination and security deposit recovery (21 December 2017)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s attempt to terminate a commercial lease for a retail unit in the DIFC after failing to secure a residency visa necessary to operate a laundry business.
HASIA v HOWIE [2017] DIFC SCT 237 — Enforceability of lease break clauses in DIFC tenancy contracts (23 November 2017)
This Small Claims Tribunal judgment clarifies the application of contractual 'lease break' provisions and confirms the Court’s jurisdiction over tenancy disputes involving commercial premises located within the DIFC.
MIKHAT v METIN [2023] DIFC SCT 235 — Procedural correction of party identity in the Small Claims Tribunal (24 August 2023)
The dispute originated from a Franchise Agreement executed between the actual contracting party, Mublai, and the Defendant, Metin. However, when the claim was initiated on 20 June 2023, the documentation failed to reflect the correct legal entity.
IRMAK (DUBAI) LIMITED v ISADORE [2018] DIFC SCT 235 — Jurisdiction in the wake of corporate name changes (17 July 2018)
The litigation arose from an alleged breach of an employment contract between the Claimant, Irmak (Dubai) Limited, and its former employee, the Defendant, Isadore. The Claimant alleged that the Defendant, while employed as a Senior Recruitment Officer, maintained an undisclosed conflict of interest…
LEMAR v LALIMA [2021] DIFC SCT 234 — Dismissal of property claim due to lack of evidence and concurrent enforcement proceedings (20 October 2021)
The dispute arose from a tenancy relationship between Lemar, a beauty and health care service provider, and Lalima, the landlord of a retail unit within the DIFC. Following a prior judgment that ordered Lemar to vacate the premises and pay significant arrears, Lemar initiated this claim seeking the…
NOAH v NEVEAH LLC [2023] DIFC SCT 233 — Dismissal of application for permission to appeal regarding employment status (02 February 2024)
The dispute arose from a claim for end-of-service entitlements filed by the Claimant, Noah, against Neveah LLC (DIFC). The Claimant asserted that she was an employee of the DIFC-registered entity and was entitled to financial compensation following her termination.
MUSTAK v MUBRAG [2023] DIFC SCT 233 — Employment status and pension contribution liability (11 December 2023)
The dispute centered on the classification of the professional relationship between Kaouther Mustak and Mubrag (DIFC). The claimant, who served as a Public Relations Officer from 2012 until her termination in December 2022, sought end-of-service entitlements and pension-related compensation.