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ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has issued a ruling to rescind a contract between an individual and a transaction clearance company, ordering the firm to refund AED 8,515 and pay additional damages. The judgment follows the company’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligations regarding the issuance of a work permit for a European country.

The case details reveal that the claimant had fulfilled his financial obligations for "work permit processing" services. However, the defendant firm breached the agreement by failing to initiate the agreed-upon procedures or refund the collected fees, prompting the claimant to seek legal recourse for both material and moral damages.

In its merits, the Court clarified that the "Burden of Proof" shifted to the defendant to demonstrate the fulfillment of its obligations or the clearance of its liabilities. Given the firm's failure to appear in court or provide evidence, the Court upheld the claimant's right to rescind the contract and return both parties to their pre-contractual status, citing gross negligence in contractual execution.

As part of its commitment to protecting consumer rights, the Court further awarded the claimant AED 800 in compensation for damages caused by the firm’s delay and failure to settle the dues, in addition to ordering the defendant to cover all legal fees and judicial expenses.

The Court concluded by reaffirming that the commercial judicial system serves as a robust deterrent against contractual breaches, urging all business establishments to maintain professional transparency and honor their agreements to avoid rigorous legal sanctions and judicial accountability.