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GAVIN v GAYNOR [2015] DIFC CFI 017 — Stay of proceedings pending foreign arbitration (03 April 2016)
The Claimant, Gavin, sought to compel the appointment of an arbitral tribunal pursuant to Section 17(3)(b) of the DIFC Arbitration Law (DIFC Law No. 1 of 2008). The dispute arose from Clause 13.5 of the Stored Value Card Processing, Service and Marketing Agreement (the "SVC Agreement"), which…
DAGNY v DAG & COMPANY INTERNATIONAL [2011] DIFC CFI 007 — Employment contract interpretation and commencement date dispute (15 April 2013)
This judgment provides critical guidance on the evidentiary requirements for establishing employment commencement dates and the interpretation of unconditional "Minimum Bonus" clauses within DIFC-based employment contracts governed by Scots Law.
GRIET v GUIDO LLC [2016] DIFC SCT 172 — Employment termination and non-compete validity (08 December 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies that DIFC Employment Law provides no remedy for unfair dismissal and confirms the enforceability of contractual termination during periods of medical leave.
Greta v Gunner LLC [2016] DIFC SCT 152 — Lease renewal and utility dispute adjudication (02 November 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of judicial intervention in private lease renewals and the allocation of responsibility for third-party utility disputes within the DIFC.
Grear v Greetje Restaurant [2016] DIFC SCT 128 — Employment dispute over salary deductions and statutory penalties (11 October 2016)
The dispute arose from the employment of the Claimant, Grear, as a waitress at the Defendant’s restaurant facility within the DIFC. Following her resignation, the Claimant initiated proceedings to recover unpaid wages and other entitlements.
GOTTLIEB v GRACA [2016] DIFC SCT 045 — Adjudicating security deposit deductions and overstay rent liability (30 May 2016)
The dispute arose from the termination of a tenancy agreement for Unit 1211, where the landlord, Gottlieb LLC, and the tenant, Graca, reached an impasse regarding the move-out inspection process.
GOLDA LLC v GILAM [2016] DIFC SCT 127 — Jurisdictional limits of the Small Claims Tribunal (04 October 2016)
This judgment clarifies the strict limitations of the DIFC Courts' jurisdiction over real estate brokerage disputes where the claimant is not a signatory to an agreement containing an opt-in clause.
GJURD v GIZELLA (DIFC) LIMITED [2016] DIFC SCT 081 — Restitution for contractual mistake in financial investment (29 August 2016)
The dispute centered on the execution of a structured investment product, specifically a "Reverse Convertible Product" involving Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter stocks. The Claimant, Gjurd, sought restitution after discovering that the Defendant, Gizella (DIFC) Limited, had executed the trade using…
Gilmore Associates Limited v Giulia Limited [2016] DIFC SCT 002 — Adjudicating unilateral fee increases and invoice discrepancies (31 May 2016)
The dispute centered on the recovery of outstanding consultancy fees arising from two separate agreements executed in 2014. Gilmore Associates Limited (the Claimant) provided professional quantity surveying services to Giulia Limited (the Defendant), but the relationship soured over invoice…
GIICHI v GLENYS [2016] DIFC SCT 120 — Recovery of erroneously transferred franchise fees (04 October 2016)
The dispute centered on the recovery of USD $ 10,000 that the Claimant, Giichi LLC, mistakenly transferred to the Respondent, Glenys, following the termination of a franchise agreement.
GIDEON v GRIAME [2016] DIFC SCT 115 — Apparent authority and Article 18 penalties (10 October 2016)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s assertion that he was employed by the Defendant, GRIAME LLC, and was subsequently terminated without receiving his full contractual entitlements.
GERT v GERMAINE [2016] DIFC SCT 097 — Fundamental non-performance in residential tenancy (25 September 2016)
This Small Claims Tribunal judgment clarifies the threshold for fundamental non-performance in DIFC tenancy contracts, establishing that persistent, unresolved major maintenance issues—even those originating from building-wide systems—justify early termination by the tenant.
Gerda v Geoff LLC [2016] DIFC SCT 013 — Unpaid salary and unlawful deduction claims (21 March 2016)
The dispute centered on a claim for unpaid wages and compensation for untaken annual leave brought by Gerda, a Project Manager, against her former employer, Geoff LLC, a DIFC-based floral distribution company.
GENIE PJSC v GELLERT [2016] DIFC SCT 035 — SCT adjudication of rent arrears and utility payment disputes (22 May 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of its jurisdiction regarding third-party utility debts and the conditions required for an eviction order in a residential tenancy dispute.
GALIMA FZ v GRAGE [2015] DIFC SCT 231 — Consultancy agreement disputes and the valuation of contractual perks (02 March 2016)
The dispute arose from a Consultancy Agreement signed on 9 November 2015, under which the Claimant, Galima FZ, provided services to the Defendant, Grage, related to celebrity procurement for events.
GALIA v GABOR [2015] DIFC SCT 206 — Refund of investment funds following failure to prove shareholder status (11 January 2016)
The dispute centered on a failed investment transaction where the claimant sought to recover funds paid to the defendant for the purchase of shares. The claimant alleged that despite submitting a subscription form and transferring funds, he never received formal confirmation of his status as a…
Gael v Gamila [2016] DIFC SCT 010 — Enforcement of tenancy expiration and eviction (03 March 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of implied lease renewals in the DIFC, confirming that tenancy agreements containing explicit termination clauses do not automatically extend absent mutual consent.
GABLE LLC v GABRIELA [2016] DIFC SCT 006 — Employer’s failed attempt to claw back operational losses from an employee’s final settlement (15 February 2016)
The dispute arose when Gable LLC, a restaurant operator within the DIFC, sought to recover AED 184,422.75 from its former General Manager, Gabriela. The Claimant alleged that the Defendant was personally liable for uncollected "city ledger" invoices—credit extended to customers—that remained…
GABBY v GABE [2015] DIFC SCT 208 — Breach of Independent Contractor Agreement and penalty clause enforceability (15 February 2016)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of contractual penalty clauses and the impact of project mismanagement on liability for construction delays.
FLAVIAN v FLOELLA [2015] DIFC SCT 016 — Determining corporate versus personal liability in consultancy service agreements (21 October 2015)
The dispute arose from a consultancy relationship involving two distinct agreements: a formal Service Agreement signed on 19 September 2014 and a subsequent Supplemental Service Agreement finalized via email exchange in October 2014.
FELIPE v FARIDA [2015] DIFC SCT 058 — Implied acceptance of salary reduction through continued performance (01 July 2015)
The dispute centered on the final settlement of end-of-service benefits following the expiration of the Claimant’s employment contract. Felipe asserted that his employer, Farida, had unilaterally reduced his salary between March 2014 and March 2015 without obtaining his formal approval.
Enola v Enok [2014] DIFC SCT 056 — Employment gratuity and loan deduction disputes (02 October 2014)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the evidentiary threshold for termination for cause and confirms the enforceability of salary-split agreements and loan deductions from end-of-service benefits.
EMBLA v ELTON [2014] DIFC SCT 074 — Small Claims Tribunal denies recovery of disputed district cooling charges (21 December 2014)
The DIFC Small Claims Tribunal clarifies the limits of landlord recovery for utility arrears, ruling that the renewal of a tenancy agreement without addressing known service charge disputes constitutes a waiver of the right to collect.