She was instructed to reimburse Dh20,000 in addition to the Dh281,790. Abu Dhabi: After failing to buy a house as planned, a lady in Abu Dhabi was ordered to reimburse her fiancé Dh281,790 and pay an extra Dh20,000 to make up for the financial harm. The Asian man filed a complaint against his fiancée, claiming that he had given her the money via bank transfers and checks so she could purchase a house and register it in his name, according to the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court.
According to Emarat Al Youm, he informed the court that the agreement was not fulfilled and that the woman thereafter refused to give the money back without giving any explanation. In addition to Dh100,000 in damages for losses and lost financial prospects, as well as legal fees and expenditures, the claimant demanded complete reimbursement.
He provided copies of checks, bank transfer documents, and a formal contract between the two parties that had been recorded at the Reconciliation and Settlement Center in Abu Dhabi. According to court documents, the defendant first showed up for the hearings and asked for more time to reply. Nevertheless, she did not show up for later sessions and did not present a defense, even though she was given more time.
According to the court’s reasoning, it was evident from the evidence that the woman had received Dh281,790 from the claimant in order to buy a home or apartment for the family, as per the terms of their settlement agreement. The court observed that she had not provided any confirmation that the property had been bought, nor any proof that she had paid back the money or been absolved of the obligation. Regarding the claim for damages, the court determined that the defendant’s failure to uphold the agreement constituted an error that materially harmed the claimant, including preventing him from using the money for an extended length of time. According to the court, this warranted monetary reparation.
Rejecting all other claims, the court ordered the woman to reimburse Dh281,790 in full, pay Dh20,000 in damages compensation, and pay court fees and expenses.
